Red Dead Redemption 2's rumored next-gen port still awaits official confirmation, leaving fans in the lurch
The seventh anniversary of Red Dead Redemption 2 came and went, with gaming fans casting more glances at store listings than celebration posts. Despite pointed rumours and community speculation, there has been no official announcement from Rockstar about a next-gen version, a port to Switch 2, or even a planned remaster of the beloved 2018 hit.
According to a feature by TheGamer, the situation has shifted from hopeful pre-announcement excitement to cautious optimism. The article notes that while multiple Steam and store threads suggest a port is in the works, the lack of confirmation of the anniversary date has many treating it as a long shot rather than an imminent release.
Current-gen consoles and PC have allowed users to enjoy the full version of the game for years through backwards compatibility, yet a native PS5 or Xbox Series X/S build still hasn’t materialised for those wanting a better console experience. Rumours of a Switch 2 version have added layers to speculation, but the lack of a trailer, listing change, or official note from Rockstar means nothing is official.
A next-gen update would deliver shorter load times, improved visuals, and enhanced ray tracing or performance modes, especially on PS5 and Microsoft Series consoles. For Nintendo’s Switch 2, it would be an enormous leap, bringing an AAA open-world port previously unavailable on handheld-first devices.
Community reactions are also mixed among those waiting for a release. Fans on Reddit and X alternate between holding out hope for a surprise announcement and openly admitting they’re preparing for a 2026 or 2027 release, if at all, with one redditor posting: “I’ll believe it when I see it, heard this for years.”
Rockstar may drop a surprise trailer or port listing ahead of the holiday 2025 buying window, catching fans off guard like it did with the PC version in 2019. Another likely possibility is that the port is delayed into 2026 as resources shift to other projects, making RDR2 a long-term back catalogue refresh rather than an immediate update.
Until then, the waiting game continues for enthusiasts looking to play the title in all its glory on current-generation consoles. The anniversary passed, but the rumours haven’t died; they’ve just become quieter.
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