Will there be a remastered version of Red Dead Redemption 2?
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Q.Will there be a remastered version of Red Dead Redemption 2?
A.There is no official remastered version of Red Dead Redemption 2 announced as of December 5, 2025. While multiple outlets have suggested a next‑gen upgrade is in the works, no timing has been given. Separately, a remaster of Red Dead Redemption (the original game) is releasing December 2, 2025 across modern platforms.
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Direct answer: there is no confirmed remaster for Red Dead Redemption 2 at this time. Several reports indicate that a PS5/Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 version of RDR2 is still being considered or developed, but Rockstar has not provided a release date or official confirmation. For example, GameSpot notes that a next‑gen version for RDR2 is in the works with timing unknown, and Video Game Chronicle reports that the existence of these versions is still being asserted by insiders. Red Dead Redemption 2 Still Planned For PS5, Xbox Series X|S, And Switch 2 - Report (gamespot.com)
Context and related news: in contrast to the above, Rockstar has announced and released a remaster of the original Red Dead Redemption for modern platforms on December 2, 2025, including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android, with free upgrade paths for eligible owners. This is not a remaster of RDR2 but a separate re release of the first game. Red Dead Redemption coming to PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, iOS, and Android on December 2 (gematsu.com)
If you’re hoping for a polished 60fps, higher resolutions, and modern loading times in Red Dead Redemption 2 itself, keep an eye on official Rockstar announcements; as of now, no concrete RDR2 remaster date has been shared. In the meantime, players with an interest in the broader Red Dead format can explore the updated version of Red Dead Redemption that launched in early December 2025. Gematsu coverage of RDR remaster release (gematsu.com)
