Red Dead Redemption 2 on Switch 2 is still likely, but the port is reportedly on hold while Rockstar puts everything into GTA 6. Nintendo insider Nash Weedle rated the odds of a release at 9 out of 10 on X earlier this month. He added one catch: “it’s currently on hold.” Rockstar has not announced the port.
This is the latest twist in a rumor trail that goes back to May 2025, when two outlets claimed the port would land within months of the Switch 2 launch. Here is where things stand.
What the Insider Said About Red Dead Redemption 2 on Switch 2
Nash Weedle was asked on X to rate the chance of RDR2 reaching Nintendo’s console on a 1 to 10 scale. His answer was “A possible number 9, but it’s currently on hold,” as first picked up by ComicBook on October 8. He did not give a reason for the pause.
The most likely explanation is the calendar. Take-Two has locked GTA 6 for November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and CEO Strauss Zelnick has said the company is “highly confident” in that date (PCWorld). Launch is now about five weeks away. A studio that has reportedly spent somewhere between $1 billion and $1.5 billion on GTA 6 has little reason to split attention with a second big release right now.
Treat all of this as rumor until Rockstar or Nintendo says something, because no official source has confirmed an RDR2 port and the only firm date on Rockstar’s calendar is GTA 6.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Switch 2 Rumor Timeline
The port has been “close” for well over a year. Some predictions already missed.
| Date | Source | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | GameReactor, Nintenduo | RDR2 would hit Switch 2 before March 31, 2026, with a PS5 and Xbox Series upgrade planned too |
| October 2025 | NateTheHate | Rockstar is working on a Switch 2 version, announcement timing unknown |
| December 2, 2025 | Rockstar (official) | The original Red Dead Redemption launches on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X |
| January 2026 | Kiwi Talkz | An enhanced RDR2 exists, with eight developers reportedly on it, and GTA 6 is pushing its timing back |
| September 2026 | NateTheHate | The Switch 2 port was planned and “might still happen,” but GTA 6 is the obstacle |
| October 2026 | Nash Weedle | 9 out of 10 odds of a release, project currently on hold |
The March 2026 window from the first report came and went without an announcement. That is a fair reason to be careful with any date you see attached to this port.
Why Red Dead Redemption 1 on Switch 2 Matters
Rockstar has already shown what a Red Dead port to Switch 2 looks like. The 2010 original arrived on December 2, 2025, with Undead Nightmare included, according to Video Games Chronicle. On Switch 2 it runs at 60fps with DLSS, HDR and optional mouse controls. Switch 1 owners got a free upgrade. Saves carried over too.
That release reads like a test run. Rockstar shipped a free upgrade for older-console owners and a native Switch 2 version on the same day. If the sequel follows the same playbook, PS4 and Xbox One owners would get a native current-gen RDR2 alongside the Switch 2 port. Switch players would be buying RDR2 fresh, since it never came to the first Switch. That is our read of the pattern. Rockstar has said nothing about it.
Can Switch 2 Run Red Dead Redemption 2?
On paper, yes. Insiders and outlets covering the rumor point out that Switch 2 is more capable than the PS4 and Xbox One, the consoles RDR2 launched on in October 2018. No one has reported a technical blocker. The reported pause looks like a scheduling call.
The current-gen situation is part of why fans want a new version at all. RDR2 still has no native PS5 or Xbox Series X|S release. It plays through backward compatibility and stays capped at 30fps, as Notebookcheck notes. A frame rate debate is also hanging over the next Rockstar launch, with GTA 6 reportedly locked to 30fps on consoles at release.
| Version | Where it plays today | Frame rate |
|---|---|---|
| PS4 and Xbox One | Native | 30fps |
| PS5 and Xbox Series X | S | Backward compatibility only |
| PC | Native | Unlocked |
| Switch and Switch 2 | Not available | n/a |
When Could the RDR2 Switch 2 Port Release?
The honest answer is 2027 at the earliest. Rockstar will spend the weeks after November 19 supporting GTA 6 and launching GTA 6 Online. Reports covering Nash Weedle’s comment point to 2027 or 2028 as the realistic window, and say work would only resume once the GTA 6 rollout settles.
Sales give Rockstar every reason to come back to it. Take-Two’s latest figures put RDR2 above 87 million units sold, according to Insider Gaming. A Switch 2 version and a native current-gen release would give that number another push.
Nintendo is also waiting on Rockstar for GTA 6. Nintendo of America president Devon Pritchard said a GTA 6 Switch 2 port is a decision for Rockstar and Take-Two, and that Nintendo has nothing to announce. For now, Switch 2 has neither RDR2 nor GTA 6.
FAQ
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 coming to Switch 2?
Rockstar has not announced it. Insider Nash Weedle rates the chance at 9 out of 10 but says the project is on hold. NateTheHate and Kiwi Talkz have also reported that a Switch 2 or enhanced version is in development.
Why is the RDR2 Switch 2 port on hold?
No insider gave an official reason. The most widely reported explanation is GTA 6, which launches on November 19, 2026. Rockstar is reportedly avoiding a second major release while its biggest game rolls out.
Is Red Dead Redemption 2 on the original Nintendo Switch?
No. RDR2 is only on PS4, Xbox One and PC. It plays on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility. The first Red Dead Redemption is on both Switch and Switch 2.
Will RDR2 get a PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version?
Insiders have reported an enhanced version alongside the Switch 2 port since 2025, but Rockstar has not confirmed one. Right now the game runs at 30fps on current consoles through backward compatibility.
When will RDR2 come to Switch 2?
There is no release date. Based on current reports, 2027 is the earliest realistic window, and some reports suggest it could slip to 2028.
