Red Dead Redemption 2 has received an unexpected update with several new improvements, with fans speculating a current-gen port could be on the way. Rockstar’s western title was released in 2018 to near-universal acclaim, sporting impressive visuals and a rich open world on last-gen hardware, and while the game is backwards-compatible on current-gen, fans have wondered if it will get a full upgrade patch like so many other titles this generation, or even a re-release like Grand Theft Auto 5, but this never seemed to materialize as Rockstar pulled most of its resources to work on the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 instead.
Many thought this also meant Rockstar wouldn’t be updating Red Dead Redemption 2, so it was a surprise when the new 1.32 update was released on March 19. According to Rockstar’s patch notes, a lot of the updates were for general stability and improvements, including fixing the infamous glitch in which players could get stuck when entering a stable, or unable to summon horses and wagons. It’s some of the performance amendments for PC that sparked speculation, however.
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Sorry But You Won’t Be Playing Red Dead Redemption 3 On PS5 Or Xbox Series X/S
With no sign of Red Dead Redemption 3 in sight, and a new console generation looming, it’s unlikely the game will release on PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Update Improves Its Visuals
Could Similar Enhancements Be Ported For Current-Gen Consoles?
The PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is finally receiving HDR10+ support, which has led to some speculation that such a feature could be included in a new port of the game for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. The PC patch will automatically set game graphics in HDR for HDR10+ GAMING displays on compatible graphics cards and monitors connected via HDMI.
High Dynamic Range is already on PS4 and Xbox One consoles, although there are still improvements to be made. Red Dead Redemption 2’s original HDR seemed to be limited to just raising the baseline brightness of the whole image, rather than actually widening the image’s light range as HDR should. An update did add “Cinematic” and “Game” HDR styles, but it looks like the new 1.32 update will finally be giving the title proper High Dynamic Range support on PC.
Any update at all for Red Dead Redemption 2 is surprising at this point considering the focus is on Grand Theft Auto 6, so the speculation of a current-gen port isn’t completely unfounded, especially if Rockstar wants to release something in 2024 to tide fans over until GTA 6‘s 2025 release. If such a port were to be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, it’s likely that it would pull from these new PC settings, making for an even better visual experience than the last-gen release in a bid to encourage players to re-purchase the game again.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Did you love the original Red Dead Redemption back in 2010? Check out this prequel to the first game, Red Dead Redemption 2. Players explore the complex Western world as Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang. Get ready to find an adventure in the western frontier in the 1800s, fighting against government figures and famous rivals. While some controls are difficult to manage at first, after some practice mounting and dismounting your horse, you should be ready to meet more characters. The stunning graphics are to be expected with Rockstar Games, as they created other popular open world games such as Grand Theft Auto.
- Franchise
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Red Dead
- Platform(s)
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Xbox One
, PlayStation 4
, Microsoft Windows
, Stadia - Released
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October 26, 2018
- Developer(s)
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Rockstar Studios
- Publisher(s)
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Rockstar Games
- Genre(s)
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Action
, Open-World
, Western
, Adventure - Platforms
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Xbox One
