Red Dead Redemption Arrives on Next-Gen Consoles!
John Marston's legendary adventure is coming to PS5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch 2 with 60 FPS and 4K support! Discover the release date and all technical details here.
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Rockstar Games has finally delivered the long-awaited news! The legendary Wild West epic Red Dead Redemption from 2010 and its zombie-themed expansion Undead Nightmare are launching on 2 December for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and even mobile platforms.
This means, for the first time ever, you can experience John Marston's iconic story in silky-smooth 60 FPS and up to 4K resolution!
Technical Upgrades for Next-Gen Consoles
Rockstar emphasises that these new versions are far more than simple ports. Here are the biggest technical improvements awaiting players:
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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S:
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Smooth gameplay at 60 FPS.
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Up to 4K resolution support (mainly for Quality mode).
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Enhanced visuals and HDR support.
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Nintendo Switch 2:
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DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) support for high resolution and performance.
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Smooth 60 FPS gameplay and HDR.
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Even Mouse Controls are available as an option.
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Free Upgrade for Existing Owners!
Rockstar Games hasn't forgotten its loyal fans. If you've previously bought the game digitally on PS4, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox One (via backward compatibility), you'll be able to upgrade to the PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 versions for FREE digitally.
Plus, you can transfer your PS4 save files to PS5 and your old Switch saves to Switch 2, so you can continue your adventure right where you left off.
Debuting on Mobile and Netflix
One of the biggest surprises of the announcement is that Red Dead Redemption is coming to mobile for the very first time.
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iOS and Android: The game arrives with mobile-friendly controls specially designed for compatible devices.
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Netflix: Netflix subscribers can download and play the game as part of their subscription at no extra cost. This move proves how serious Netflix is about gaming.
Release Date and Extra Content
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Release Date: 2 December
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Content: Both the base game Red Dead Redemption and the Undead Nightmare expansion are included. Plus, all bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition is part of this package.
The countdown has begun to relive John Marston's epic tale with next-gen power. All that's left is to wait for 2 December!
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