Red Dead Redemption 2 Next-Gen Upgrade Rumored for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2

Close sources of Rockstar reveal Red Dead 2 could receive a next-gen patch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and even a full port on the Nintendo Switch 2. Out possibly before the end of the year. Gamereactor leaked the initial rumors, followed by Push Square and Pure Xbox, and RockstarIntel provided some further speculation regarding Take-Two's re-release plans. 60fps on offer, improved graphics, though whether free… nobody appears to know yet.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Next-Gen Upgrade: Overview of the Rumor

RockstarIntel says two websites – Gamereactor and Nintendo – independently heard about a next-gen patch alongside a Switch 2 port. It’s curious because PS5 still runs the PS4 edition at 30fps backwards compatibility, so fans are eager for an upgrade.

Pure Xbox then noted that the Switch 2 release could come “at the same time, or somewhat later” than the PS5/Xbox update. And Push Square says these tidbits came from “people close to Rockstar,” which feels hopeful, but also vague.

Nintendo Switch 2 Port Details

The Switch 2 version is slated before March 31, 2026, fitting Take-Two’s aim to launch four reissues this fiscal year. But this won’t be a lazy port: sources suggest it will leverage Switch 2’s hardware for smoother gameplay, maybe even better textures than the original. Whether it’ll match 60fps on handheld… that’s still a mystery.

Potential PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Upgrade

Word is the next-gen patch will let you play at native 4K on PS5 and Series X, with upscaled visuals on Series S, and double the framerate to 60fps — much like other Rockstar remasters. Right now we’re stuck at 30fps and lower resolutions. If true, it’d be a long overdue boost for current-gen owners.

Community Reaction and What’s Next

Online communities – Reddit, ResetEra – are buzzing. Some wonder if the upgrade will cost extra; others hope it’s a gift. Rockstar’s silence isn’t surprising (and with GTA 6 pushed to May 2026, they’ve time to polish these updates). Until we get an official word, take all this with a grain of salt. Still, revisiting the Wild West at silky-smooth framerates? Many fans can’t wait—even if the details are still as hazy as a dust storm.

Written By - Farjana Jamal, Freelancer, India Today Gaming