Red Dead Redemption 2 Reportedly Set for Nintendo Switch 2 by End of 2025 — and There's a Rumored Next-Gen Upgrade Patch, Too

Rumors are swirling about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port for Red Dead Redemption 2 that could hit the shelves by the end of 2025. Alongside this exciting news, there are whispers of a next-gen upgrade for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S. According to GameReactor, sources "close to Rockstar" suggest that not only is a Switch 2 version of Rockstar's acclaimed Wild West epic in the works, but a "next-gen upgrade patch" is also planned to enhance the game's performance on current-gen consoles.

While specifics are still under wraps, GameReactor's insiders hint that both the port and the upgrade could be available as early as later this year. This aligns with reports from Nintenduo, which also mentions that the Switch 2 version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is expected to launch within Take-Two's current financial year, ending on March 31, 2026. It's still up in the air whether the game will be released digitally or physically.

When Red Dead Redemption 2 first launched in 2018, we hailed it as a "masterpiece," awarding it a perfect 10/10 score. IGN's Red Dead Redemption 2 review praised it as "a game of rare quality; a meticulously polished open-world ode to the outlaw era."

The possibility of Red Dead Redemption 2 making its way to the Nintendo Switch 2 might not be too surprising. In a recent Q&A with investors following Take-Two's latest financial results, CEO Strauss Zelnick expressed "great optimism" for Nintendo's new platform. He highlighted Nintendo's improved support for third-party publishers this generation, stating, "We're launching four titles with Nintendo Switch 2, and that's I think a bigger array of releases than we've ever offered before with a new Nintendo platform."

Zelnick elaborated on Take-Two's strategy, saying, "Historically, being a third-party in the Nintendo business has been a bit challenging. I think Nintendo has been very forthcoming in addressing that. And we're stepping up too, because we have great optimism for the platform. In terms of what we would bring to any platform, we address it on a case-by-case basis, we obviously want to be where the consumers are. But we would not necessarily bring every title to every platform. There are also great catalog opportunities as well."

Specifically, Take-Two is set to bring Civilization 7 (launching on June 5), the NBA 2K and WWE 2K series (specific titles and release dates yet to be announced), and Borderlands 4 (set for September 12) to the Nintendo Switch 2. Given that Take-Two already publishes these franchises on the original Nintendo Switch, their inclusion is not unexpected. However, Zelnick's comments suggest that the door might be open for other titles from Take-Two's catalog to make their way to the new console, potentially including games like GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2. While GTA 6 seems unlikely, the possibility of other beloved titles joining the Switch 2 lineup is an exciting prospect for fans.

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