A Nintendo Switch 2 port of Red Dead Redemption 2 may arrive by the end of 2025, with reports also suggesting a next-gen upgrade for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
This comes from GameReactor, which claims sources “close to Rockstar” have indicated that a Switch 2 version of the acclaimed open-world title is in development. Alongside it, a "next-gen upgrade patch" is reportedly in the works—enhancing the game not only for current-gen consoles but also improving performance and visuals across platforms.
While details remain sparse, GameReactor states that both the port and the patch could potentially launch as early as later this year.
This aligns with earlier rumors from Nintenduo, which reported that the Red Dead Redemption 2 port for Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to release within Take-Two’s current fiscal year, ending March 31, 2026. It’s currently unknown whether the game will be available exclusively through digital storefronts or if a physical copy will also be offered.
We originally called *Red Dead Redemption 2* a "masterpiece" at launch in 2018, awarding it a full 10/10. In our review, we said: "*Red Dead Redemption 2* is a game of rare quality; a meticulously polished open-world ode to the outlaw era."The idea of Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 doesn’t seem far-fetched. During a recent investor Q&A session following Take-Two’s latest financial report, CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed strong optimism about Nintendo’s upcoming console. He noted that Nintendo has improved its support for third-party developers compared to previous generations.
“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,” Zelnick explained. “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.”
He continued, “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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Take-Two has confirmed plans to launch several titles on the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch and beyond, including Civilization 7 (June 5), the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series, and Borderlands 4 (September 12). While none of these are unexpected—given their presence on the original Switch—it does suggest that future ports from Take-Two’s back catalog could become more common.
While GTA 6 seems unlikely to make the cut, there remains hope for classic hits like GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2 to find their way onto Nintendo’s next console.
