Red Dead Redemption Just Appeared on PS5, Xbox Series X & Switch 2 Ratings — What Is Rockstar Planning?
Big gaming surprises usually drop out of nowhere, and this one definitely caught fans’ attention. Red Dead Redemption, the classic 2010 Western, just received a brand-new ESRB rating for today’s biggest consoles — and that includes the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The update instantly sparked new talk that Rockstar may finally be getting ready to bring the game back in a fresh way.
The ESRB rated the original Red Dead Redemption for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch 2, confirming the game’s usual M for Mature content. The listing includes the expected warnings: blood, strong violence, nudity, harsh language, sexual content, and drug use. What stands out, though, is that the rating only uses the original title. There’s no hint of the words remaster or remake anywhere.
RDR’s Surprise Rating Hints at a Wider Release
Fans already saw Red Dead Redemption launch on the Nintendo Switch in 2023, followed by a PC version in 2024. So seeing it move to newer platforms feels like a natural next step. But here’s where things get interesting:
Rumors for months claimed Red Dead Redemption 2 was the real game headed for Switch 2, possibly in 2025. That rumor now looks shaky, especially with no official announcement and the year quickly wrapping up.
This new rating suggests Rockstar might have always planned to bring the first game forward instead — even if it’s not the upgraded remaster many players hoped for.
Rockstar Has a Long History of Re-Releasing Its Hits
Rockstar reworks older games often, so this update fits its usual pattern. The GTA Trilogy remasters in 2021 faced heavy criticism, but they opened the door to constant rumors about remake possibilities for RDR2, GTA 4, and even Bully.
Still, nothing is official yet. The ESRB rating is a strong sign, but it doesn’t confirm what version fans will get or when. Gamers hoping to see Red Dead Redemption 2 jump to newer systems may still have to wait — though this move could be Rockstar warming things up for that future release.
For now, all eyes are on Rockstar to see what they announce next. The hope is simple: more updates, more clarity, and maybe even the modern Red Dead refresh fans have begged for.