Rockstar Games is giving fans another reason to dust off their boots: Red Dead Redemption is officially coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and even iOS and Android via Netflix on December 2. And for those who already own the game on PS4, Switch, or backward-compatible Xbox One, you won’t have to pay a dime — Rockstar is offering free upgrades to the next-gen versions. This classic Wild West epic first rode onto PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 back in May 2010, then made its way to PS4 and Switch in August 2023, and finally hit PC via Steam, Epic Games, and Rockstar Store in October 2024. Now, it’s getting the full next-gen treatment. Players can look forward to smoother gameplay at 60 FPS, crisper visuals, HDR support, and resolutions up to 4K. On the Switch 2, the game will push the hardware even further, with DLSS, mouse support, and that same buttery-smooth 60 FPS experience that makes every gunfight and horse chase feel cinematic.
And Rockstar isn’t leaving anyone behind. Progress transfers seamlessly from older consoles, so PS4 players can pick up right where they left off, and Switch 2 owners can continue their adventures without missing a beat. Whether you’re a longtime fan reliving the legend or a newcomer stepping into the Wild West for the first time, this release promises to be the definitive Red Dead Redemption experience — on console, PC, or mobile. With Rockstar putting in extra polish and next-gen enhancements, the frontier has never looked better.
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