In 2010, Rockstar Games released the originalRed Dead Redemptionto widespread critical acclaim, selling millions of copies and winning numerous awards in the process. WithRed Dead Redemption 2,Rockstar took its open world western concept to the next level, vastly improving the visuals and providing near-unprecedented open world realism. Considering the staggering success ofRed Dead Redemption 2, it’s safe to say that many fans discovered the series for the first time with that game, and may never have had the chance to play the original.
Considering how popularRed Dead Redemptionis, it’s surprising that Rockstar has never made an attempt to re-release it, with the game still trapped on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.Red Dead Redemptionhas never been released for PC, and it’s only playable on modern consoles thanks to the Xbox backward compatibility program and the PlayStation Now streaming service. There is clearly demand for aRed Dead Redemptionremaster, but Rockstar has made no attempt to make one so far.
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Even so, rumors have persisted that aRed Dead Redemptionremaster is in the works, with the rumors dating all the way back to 2016. Rockstar Games still has yet to announce such a project, but a new “leak” claims that it is indeed in development. And not only that, but if the leak is to be believed, fans will get their hands on theRed Dead Redemptionremaster before the launch ofGrand Theft Auto 6.
The same leak says theGrand Theft Auto 6release window is October 2023, so if it is accurate, that means theRed Dead Redemptionremaster will release within the next couple of years. However, fans should treat this news with a massive grain of salt. The information stems from a 4chan AMA that was later posted on Reddit, and there is absolutely no proof provided to back up any of its claims.
Still, this isn’t the first time that we’ve heard of a potentialRed Dead Redemptionremaster being in development. Last year, anAmazon listing leakedRed Dead Redemption Remastered, listing the game for $49.94 and a June 11, 2025 release date. That never came to pass, but it’s possible that the game was intended for release last year, only to get pushed back for whatever reason.
Other rumors have pointed to aRed Dead RedemptionSwitch portin the works as well, though they have yet to come to pass either. In the meantime, fans can keep their fingers crossed for aRed Dead Redemptionremaster of some kind, though they shouldn’t get their hopes up until Rockstar Games makes an official announcement.
Red Dead Redemptionis available for PS3 and Xbox 360.
