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Red Dead Redemption 2 Reportedly Headed to Nintendo Switch 2 with Potential Next-Gen Console Patch

Unconfirmed reports suggest Rockstar's acclaimed title may launch on Switch 2 in 2025, possibly alongside a long-awaited performance upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

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Overview

  • Gamereactor reports that Red Dead Redemption 2 could release on Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, though neither Rockstar Games nor Nintendo has confirmed this.
  • The rumored Switch 2 port may coincide with or precede a next-gen patch for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, addressing long-standing player requests for performance and visual enhancements.
  • The next-gen update is expected to improve framerates and visuals on current-generation consoles, though specific details remain unconfirmed.
  • Speculation suggests the rumored console patch could also include visual upgrades for the PC version of the game, though no official information has been provided.
  • Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company, has committed to supporting the Switch 2 with multiple reissues in the current fiscal year, but Red Dead Redemption 2 has not been officially named as one of these titles.