Rockstar Games’ epic Western, Red Dead Redemption 2, is at the center of exciting new rumors, with multiple gaming news outlets reporting on a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port and a much-anticipated next-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to unnamed sources, a Switch 2 version could arrive as early as later this year or by March 2026. This would be the first time the acclaimed title appears on a Nintendo console, following the original Red Dead Redemption’s Switch release in 2023.
Alongside the Switch 2 buzz, a “next-gen patch” for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is also reportedly in the works. This upgrade is expected to deliver enhanced performance, potentially including higher frame rates like 60FPS, improved resolutions, and better textures, breathing new life into the game for current-gen console owners. While neither Rockstar Games nor Nintendo has officially confirmed these developments, the timing could align with efforts to engage fans during the wait for Grand Theft Auto VI, and Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has previously expressed strong support for the upcoming Switch 2.
These rumors remain speculative, but the prospect of experiencing Red Dead Redemption 2 on a new Nintendo handheld or with significant performance boosts on current consoles has understandably generated considerable excitement within the gaming community. Official announcements from Rockstar and Nintendo will be keenly awaited to confirm if these whispers from the digital frontier will indeed become reality.
