RDR2 Switch 2 Port Teased by Rob Wiethoff

I watched Rob Wiethoff’s stream, where he dropped that hint, saying he has “exciting news” that he can’t share yet, but it’s “absolutely killing” him, and promised something would drop before Friday. I like that tease—he wasn’t joking around. Then the rumors started pointing to a Switch 2 port and a next-gen update for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That’s when things got real.

Switch 2 screenshots have leaked, specs are stronger, and Take‑Two’s CEO, Strauss Zelnick, called himself a “big believer” in the new Nintendo console. They’ve already said they’d offer more launch support than ever before—Civilization VII, Borderlands 4, WWE 2K, NBA 2K. Now it seems RDR2 is set to be part of that slate too. Nate the Hate, a known leaker, confirmed the Switch 2 port and next-gen patch for late summer or early fall. I saw multiple reports echoing that same window. So it’s not just talk—it looks underway.

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Rob Wiethoff, RDR2's voice actor

Red Dead Redemption 2 launched on PS4 and Xbox One in October 2018, hit PC in November 2019, and shattered records: over 74 million copies shipped and dozens of Game of the Year awards. Since then, fans have been waiting for a PS5/Xbox Series update with modern enhancements like 60 FPS and native 4K. Now add a Switch 2 version, and suddenly that long wait has an end in sight.

From a formal standpoint, Take‑Two is strategically backing this. They reported strong Q3 earnings guidance and expressed confidence in the Switch 2’s potential support during an earnings call. Although they haven’t officially announced RDR2 ports, they confirmed “support when it makes sense” for Nintendo’s successor. That aligns well with their existing plan to bring multiple AAA titles to Switch 2 at launch.

The Switch 2 launch has been massive—3.5 million units sold in the first four days, double the original Switch’s performance. With strong third-party backing from publishers like Square Enix, Capcom, EA, Take-Two, and more, RDR2 fits well in the strategy to position Switch 2 as a serious contender in the handheld-hybrid AAA market.

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I like imagining riding my horse through the Badlands on a handheld. But the challenges are real—RDR2 is a beast in terms of rendering, draw distance, physics, and animation. Handling that on a portable device means heavy optimization. Nintendo has hinted at ports of games like Cyberpunk 2077 and Hogwarts Legacy running smoothly, so RDR2 might just pull it off. The leaker mentioned a “next-gen update” engine-wise, likely meaning graphical enhancements across PS5/Xbox, and a port on Switch 2 that could run at 45 or 60 FPS depending on quality settings.

Also, consider what this means for future AAA on Switch 2. If Rockstar is bringing its biggest open-world to it, other studios may follow. Microsoft already said it will port Masters Collection and Flight Simulator. Ubisoft and others committed to projects on the platform. As a player, I’m curious which titles will follow—will we see GTA 6, Assassin’s Creed, or even indie darlings all sharing resources between consoles and handheld mobile?

The Switch 2 may start to feel like a cross-generational hub. A handheld capable of full-scale AAA might finally land with RDR2. Netflix-style portability without sacrifice.

Wiethoff promised news within days; I’ll be refreshing the feed, waiting. The combination of developer tease, strong hardware, publisher plans, and leaker confirmations paints a cohesive picture: Red Dead Redemption 2 is high on the bridge between current-gen consoles and Nintendo’s next chapter. Whether it’s a straight port or a “complete edition” with enhancements, the excitement is justified.

In summary, the pieces are lining up: actor teaser, leaker confirmation, hardware readiness, and publisher strategy. Red Dead Redemption 2 could be the crown jewel in the Switch 2’s launch library. The announcement is coming soon, and I’m ready to see how Rockstar pulls it off on a handheld powerhouse.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Switch 2 port expected late summer/fall, alongside next-gen updates for PS5/Xbox Series. Announcement likely this week—stay tuned.