Last Updated on Nov 14, 2025 @ 7:00:49 AM.
The original Red Dead Redemption was released in 2010, and it was a breath of fresh air. After a winning streak with the Grand Theft Auto franchise, the game developers have set new objectives to take the gaming community to the Wild West. Rather than another senseless open-world sandbox filled with mysteries and exciting missions, Rockstar Games took a different approach with storytelling.
A few years ago, the game was remastered and ported to the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC; however, some fans thought it was odd not to go all the way with current-gen systems, until just recently.
Red Dead Redemption Is Coming to Even More Gaming Devices With Timely Upgrades
When the remaster was released in 2023 for the PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms, some fans wondered if Red Dead Redemption would receive a native port for current-generation systems. The game ran smoothly on last-generation hardware and received minor improvements on devices like the PlayStation 5 or the Xbox Series consoles.
The gaming community was somewhat satisfied, especially if it meant that this could be a sign of more remasters for more demanding games to come in the future. However, out of nowhere, Rockstar Games announced a next-gen port for the original Red Dead game, along with improvements for the Nintendo Switch 2 version, mobile ports for smartphones and other handheld devices through a Netflix subscription.
Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are coming to Netflix, iOS, Android, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on Dec 2.
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) November 13, 2025
Experience these epic Western adventures with free upgrades, the ability to carry over game progress, and more: https://t.co/xw6rxmeODy pic.twitter.com/i75JL7VB0S
It was certainly a surprise, especially now that Red Dead Redemption will be playable on Android and iOS devices in a few weeks. This should have been seen coming, considering Rockstar Games gave the same treatment to the definitive edition of the GTA trilogy. While this is a good thing for new players to dive into this world, others can’t help but think of another game that deserves a current-gen tune-up.
Fans Are Still Holding On to Hope for a Red Dead Redemption 2 Current-Gen Upgrade
Some fans are upset that the original Red Dead game has received a few ports, while the prequel is being left in the dust. Red Dead Redemption 2 recently became the fourth-best-selling game of all time, which is no small feat, but Rockstar Games seems satisfied with where it is.
Red Dead Redemption 2 port pic.twitter.com/d4vqGMwEWj
— NikTek (@NikTek) November 13, 2025
There were reports from trusted insiders about a next-gen port being in the works, but this could be used as a Hail Mary. Rockstar Games has kicked the hornet’s nest after announcing the delay of GTA 6 yet again, and the developers could salvage the situation by giving the community the Red Dead Redemption 2 port, but on their own terms.
The fact RDR1 has a PS5/XSX version before Red Dead 2 is genuinely diabolical work lmao.
— Synth Potato🥔 (@SynthPotato) November 13, 2025
GG though this is well overdue upgrade for RDR1!
Red Dead Redemption is coming to the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, Netflix, Android, and iOS devices on December 2, 2025.
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Rouvin Josef Quirimit is a Content Writer, an avid gamer (on his PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch), and film enthusiast. He was fortunate to grow up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was enamored by the storytelling of a shared universe full of heart and spectacle. His love for movies led him to great single-player games and he intends to cover major franchises for years to come!
