Red Dead Redemption Arrives on Next-Gen Consoles!
John Marston’s legendary journey lands on 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 2010 Wild West epic Red Dead Redemption and its zombie-themed expansion Undead Nightmare are coming to current-generation consoles—including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2—as well as mobile platforms on December 2.
For the first time, experience John Marston’s iconic story in smooth 60 FPS and up to 4K resolution!
Technical Upgrades for Next-Gen Consoles
Rockstar emphasizes that these new releases are far more than simple ports. Here are the top technical upgrades awaiting players:
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PS5 and Xbox Series X|S:
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Smooth 60 FPS gameplay.
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Support for up to 4K resolution (primarily in 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) for high resolution and performance.
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Smooth 60 FPS gameplay and HDR.
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Even a Mouse Control option is available.
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Free Upgrade for Existing Owners!
Rockstar Games hasn’t forgotten its loyal fans. Players who previously purchased the game on PS4, Nintendo Switch, or Xbox One (via digital backward compatibility) can claim their PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2 upgrades for free digitally.
You can also 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.
Making Its Debut on Mobile and Netflix
One of the biggest surprises is that Red Dead Redemption is making its mobile debut.
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iOS and Android: The game will be available 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 is further proof of Netflix’s serious move into gaming.
Release Date and Bonus Content
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Release Date: December 2
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Content: Both the main game Red Dead Redemption and the Undead Nightmare expansion are included in these versions. Plus, all extra bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition is part of the package.
The countdown has begun to relive John Marston’s epic journey with the power of next-gen consoles. All that’s left is to wait for December 2!
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