The possibility of a PS5 version for Red Dead Redemption 2 just became a bit more realistic, as the very reliable leaker NateTheHate has claimed in his latest predictions podcast that a next-gen version of the Rockstar open worlder is in the works.
On the podcast, he said: "Those rumours are true. Red Dead Redemption 2 is getting a next-gen update and the game will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this year." They go on to say that they were told the new versions will launch "a few months" after Switch 2's release, which is tomorrow. They then speculate a late summer / early fall launch window.
Why Red Dead Redemption 2 has never received a native PS5 version — potentially until now — has been one of the biggest questions of the generation. The stunning title only runs on PS5 via backwards compatibility, meaning it can't utilise improved framerates or resolutions without a patch. According to NateTheHate at least, that's soon going to change.
Rumours of a port have been swirling for a few weeks now, as two other outlets recently reported PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are in the works alongside a Switch 2 edition. NateTheHate has developed a proven track record of sharing reliable information ahead of time, accurating claiming when the Switch 2 would be unveiled and what Xbox games Microsoft plans to port to PS5.