A known gaming industry insider claims that a Switch 2 port for Red Dead Redemption 2 exists, along with rumored next-gen updates for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. However, the insider had no timetable for when a Switch 2 version of Red Dead Redemption 2 could arrive on Nintendo's latest console, leaving fans to speculate on its potential timing.

Arthur Morgan, as seen in Red Dead Redemption 2.

The news followed additional rumors suggesting that Red Dead Redemption 2 could receive next-gen updates for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. However, it remains unclear whether these would be free updates or separate purchases. The rumors began spreading after some fans pointed out that the Steam store description for Red Dead Redemption 2 had been altered to remove any mention of its past awards or scores. While Red Dead Redemption 2 can technically be played on a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S via backward compatibility with the PS4 and Xbox One versions, the game currently does not utilize each console's upgraded hardware, which can result in blurry textures and a capped frame rate of 30 FPS.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Could Be Coming To The Switch 2

Though rumors about Red Dead Redemption 2 should be taken with a grain of salt, an insider claimed that the Switch 2 could be a new platform for Rockstar Games to work with. On Twitter, gaming industry insider NateTheHate responded to a question that asked if a Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2 was in development alongside the next-gen console updates. NateTheHate responded affirmatively and claimed that both exist. However, NateTheHate had no updates on the release timing for either a Switch 2 port or the PS5 and Xbox next-gen updates. In response, fans took their guesses at when Red Dead Redemption 2 could launch on the Switch 2. Others speculated whether the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions would be free next-gen upgrades of the PS4 and Xbox One ports, or if a separate purchase would be needed.

While the Switch 2 is popular for its first-party offerings and backward compatibility with most original Switch games, its upgraded hardware compared to its predecessor could be a factor for developers to consider. In short, the Switch 2 can utilize Nvidia's DLSS upscaling technology to increase the performance of demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077.

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As of this writing, Rockstar Games has not officially confirmed if Red Dead Redemption 2 will receive a Switch 2 port. However, with Rockstar potentially shifting its marketing and development focus to Grand Theft Auto 6, time will tell if or when Red Dead Redemption 2 will get another release.

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Red Dead Redemption 2
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Released
October 26, 2018
ESRB
M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
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Rockstar Games
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Source: GameSpot