Can I play Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS5?
Summary
Q.Can I play Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS5?
A.Yes — you can play Red Dead Redemption 2 on a PS5 by running the PS4 version through the console’s backward compatibility. There isn’t an official native PS5 build from Rockstar as of Dec 5, 2025, though rumors of a next‑gen patch/port have circulated.
More info
Yes — you can play Red Dead Redemption 2 on PS5 by installing or inserting the PS4 edition and running it via PlayStation 5’s backward compatibility. The game’s PlayStation Store listing still identifies Red Dead Redemption 2 as the PS4 version, which is playable on PS5, and Sony’s official pages explain that most PS4 titles (including RDR2) are supported on PS5 with automatic "Game Boost" benefits like faster load times. PlayStation Store listing for RDR2 PlayStation backward compatibility overview.
What to expect: you’ll be running the PS4 build on PS5, so you may see improved stability and load times but not the full set of next‑gen graphical or feature upgrades that a native PS5 port would offer. Rockstar has not released a dedicated PS5 version of RDR2 as of this date, though outlets and insiders have reported rumors that an upgraded/optimized PS5 edition may be in development. If you want native PS5 features in future, keep an eye on official Rockstar announcements and the game’s store page for any upgrade or re‑release news. Push Square rundown on PS5 version rumours.
