If you’re anything like me, the recent GTA 6 delay felt like Rockstar handing out another gut punch to loyal fans. But while most folks are busy mourning their 2025 gaming hopes, I see a rare opportunity emerging from the dust: it’s about time Rockstar finally gives Red Dead Redemption 2 the care—and the buttery-smooth 60 FPS upgrade—it’s deserved for years. Yes, I’m talking about the same RDR2 that’s scooped up awards, moved 70 million copies, and yet still runs at last-gen speeds. If Rockstar won’t toss its fans a bone now, after another major delay, what hope do we have that they’ll ever actually listen?
Let’s set the record straight: Red Dead Redemption 2 isn’t some forgotten experiment or cult curio. It’s a critically acclaimed juggernaut, a sales phenomenon, and arguably Rockstar’s magnum opus. Yet here we are in 2025, and this masterpiece is still saddled with a measly 30 frames per second on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S—while other, far less ambitious games gallop ahead with 60 FPS patches. The disrespect is almost impressive in its consistency.
Meanwhile, Rockstar keeps pouring everything into GTA Online and prepping GTA 6 like the fate of the free world depends on it (and, to be fair, their bottom line probably does). But the complete silence on RDR2 upgrades reeks of either arrogance or indifference. Sure, GTA Online still prints money, but at some point, doesn’t a reputation for quality—and basic fan respect—matter more than a spreadsheet?
And it’s not just salty Reddit threads. Roger Clark—the voice of Arthur Morgan, and the soul of the game—has even taken to X to poke fun at the lack of a 60 FPS patch, echoing millions of fans. If the protagonist himself is calling out the devs, you know the community’s frustration has reached critical mass.
Let’s not forget: Rockstar already patched the original Red Dead Redemption—a game from 2010!—with a 60 FPS upgrade for PS5. Meanwhile, its even bigger, more beloved sequel is still stuck in the past. It’s like rewarding your oldest child with a shiny new bike, but telling your honor-roll teenager to make do with a rusty tricycle.
Sure, the world’s not starved for great games, and RDR2 is still a technical marvel at 30 FPS. But come on—if Sony can patch The Last of Us Part II, if CD Projekt can overhaul The Witcher 3, and if Bethesda can reanimate Skyrim for the umpteenth time, what’s Rockstar’s problem? They have the resources, they have the know-how (just look at GTA V’s next-gen upgrades), so what’s missing? Apparently, just the will.
Some fans argue Rockstar should throw everything at GTA 6, given its endless development cycle and sky-high expectations. Fair enough, but that doesn’t mean they can’t spare a small team—or even outsource—to modernize a classic. A 60 FPS patch wouldn’t just be a PR win; it’d practically pay for itself as fans inevitably double-dip. This isn’t a moonshot—it’s the bare minimum.
Let’s be clear: nobody’s demanding a full-blown remake (though, hey, we wouldn’t say no). We just want the same respect other studios show their flagship games. Honestly, Rockstar could even charge for it and most of us would grumble and pay—but they’d earn real goodwill by making it free. Anything is better than the current radio silence.
If Rockstar keeps dragging their boots, fan resentment will only build—and not even GTA 6 hype will wash it away. RDR2’s community is loyal, patient, and—most dangerously—vocal. If you’re listening, Rockstar: prove your legacy is more than just the next big payday. Honor the game that made your name. The ball’s in your court.
What about you? Is a 60 FPS patch the minimum Rockstar owes RDR2 fans, or should we accept the Wild West is riding into the sunset? Sound off below—outlaws, sharpshooters, and everyone in between.
TL;DR: GTA 6’s delay means Rockstar has no excuse not to deliver the 60 FPS patch for Red Dead Redemption 2. The fans—and Arthur Morgan himself—are right to demand it. Your move, Rockstar.