Released in 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, Red Dead Redemption 2 remains one of the most acclaimed games of its generation to this day. Yet, despite its success and repeated requests from the community, no version optimized for PS5 or Xbox Series has not been published until now.
The recent release of Red Dead Redemption, the first of its name, in 4K/60 FPS version on new generation consoles, cast doubt on Rockstar’s intentions. But according to internal information reported by leaker NatetheHatefans can breathe. “Red Dead Redemption 2 update for current-gen consoles could release in 2026”.
A credible insider reassures fans about X
Asked on social networks, Nate responded bluntly to the question of an Internet user who feared a postponement to 2027. His answer was enough to make fans of the Wild West jump with excitement. “the release was planned for “this year””.
No official statement from Rockstar Games has yet come to corroborate these comments, but the Nate’s reliability on other leaks concerning Nintendo or PlayStation has earned it particular attention in the gaming sphere.
A version that could compete with the most beautiful games of 2026
The expectations are clear: 4K resolution, 60 frames per secondcompatibility ray tracing and why not improvements to loading times or textures. Standards that have become common for several years, but absent from the current version of RDR2.
The first Red Dead recently benefited from an impressive port on iOS, Android and Netflixwith even the Undead Nightmare DLC included. This proves that Rockstar can surprise with its remasters… and gives hope for an even more ambitious edition for this second opus which has become cult.
A revived hype, and projects around the license
Rumors around a port are also accompanied by growing speculation about a spin-off series. The actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan has expressed his desire to play Arthur Morgan, central character of RDR2, in a potential TV adaptation.
At the same time, improbable mods continue to appear, like a Pokémon mod recently integrated into the Red Dead 2 universe on PC. All the signals are converging towards a renewed interest around this legendary license, which Rockstar seems ready to bring back to the forefront in 2026.