Rumors are swirling that a Nintendo Switch 2 port of the critically acclaimed Red Dead Redemption 2 might hit the shelves by the end of 2025. Additionally, there's talk of a next-gen upgrade for both the PS5 and Xbox Series X and S. According to GameReactor, insiders "close to Rockstar" suggest that not only is a Switch 2 version in the works, but a "next-gen upgrade patch" is also planned to enhance the game's performance on current-gen systems.
While specifics remain under wraps, GameReactor's sources indicate that both the port and the upgrade could launch as early as later this year. This news aligns with reports from Nintenduo, which claim that the Switch 2 version of Red Dead Redemption 2 might be released within Take-Two's current fiscal year, ending on March 31, 2026. It's still up in the air whether the game will be available solely as a digital download or if there will also be a physical edition.
When Red Dead Redemption 2 first launched in 2018, we hailed it as a "masterpiece," awarding it a perfect 10/10 score. IGN's Red Dead Redemption 2 review praised the game, calling it "a meticulously polished open-world ode to the outlaw era."
The prospect of Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to the Switch 2 might not be too surprising. In a recent Q&A with investors following Take-Two's latest financial results, CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed "great optimism" for Nintendo's new platform. He highlighted the improved support for third-party publishers this time around, saying, "We're launching four titles with Nintendo Switch 2, and that's I think a bigger array of releases than we've ever offered before with a new Nintendo platform." He added, "Historically, being a third-party in the Nintendo business has been a bit challenging. I think Nintendo has been very forthcoming in addressing that. And we're stepping up too, because we have great optimism for the platform. In terms of what we would bring to any platform, we address it on a case-by-case basis, we obviously want to be where the consumers are. But we would not necessarily bring every title to every platform. There are also great catalog opportunities as well."
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Specifically, Take-Two is set to launch Civilization 7 on June 5, coinciding with the Switch 2's launch day, along with the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series (though exact titles and release dates remain unclear), and Borderlands 4 on September 12. These titles aren't unexpected, given Take-Two's history of publishing these franchises on the original Nintendo Switch. However, Zelnick's comments suggest that the door is open for further releases, potentially including titles from Take-Two's back catalog. While GTA 6 might not make the cut, there's a possibility that GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2 could find their way to the Switch 2.
