Red Dead Redemption 2 will launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2.
Red Dead Redemption 2 planned for Switch 2
Updates for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
No confirmed release date yet
Leaker NateTheHate2 provided updates
Focus on GTA VI next year
Previous release on Switch in 2023
Rockstar Games is reportedly developing versions of Red Dead Redemption 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While confirmed by reliable insider NateTheHate2, there is currently no definitive release date for these next-gen ports.
Confirmation and Current Status Red Dead Redemption 2
Leaker NateTheHate2 affirmed that the next-gen versions and the Switch 2 port “exist” but has no timing updates on their release yet.[1][2][3][4][5]
A report suggests the Switch 2 port might launch by the end of 2025, possibly months after the new console’s debut.[1]
Red Dead Redemption 2 was originally released on PS4 and Xbox One in October 2018, followed by PC in 2019, and the original Red Dead Redemption came to the Nintendo Switch in 2023.[2][6][1]
Rockstar’s Focus on GTA 6 and Timing
Rockstar is focusing its efforts on Grand Theft Auto VI, slated for release on May 26, 2026, for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S [7][8][9].
The next-gen Red Dead Redemption 2 versions could be timed to release well before the major GTA 6 launch, but no official schedule has been announced.[3][1]
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Commercial Success
As of mid-2025, Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold approximately 77 million copies worldwide, making it the 5th or 6th best-selling video game of all time, tying or surpassing major titles like Mario Kart 8.[10][11][12][13]
This strong sales record highlights the enduring popularity and financial importance of the title for Rockstar and its parent company Take-Two Interactive.
Additional Context
There are rumors about a possible Grand Theft Auto IV remaster, though not yet confirmed.[6]
Red Dead Redemption 2’s current versions run via backward compatibility on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S but lack native upgrades like enhanced frame rates or textures, which the new versions might provide [3].
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