Another insider is confident that the updated version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is already ready.

Another Insider Confident That Updated Version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is Already Ready

Rockstar Games is Just Waiting for the Right Moment

Rhys "Kiwi Talkz" Reilly is absolutely certain about the existence of an updated version of Red Dead Redemption 2. He claims to be 100% sure that the "RDR2 Next-Gen" project truly exists.

In support of his claim, Reilly cites information received from eight individuals who were directly involved in the work on the new version of the game. Although Rockstar Games traditionally keeps its plans under the strictest secrecy, the insider insists that the project is not a figment of fans' imagination but a real development that is merely waiting for the right moment for an official announcement.

The main reason for the prolonged silence is believed to be the intensive work on GTA VI. This massive project is currently the studio's top priority, consuming the lion's share of resources and developers' attention. As a result, the presentation of the updated western has been postponed indefinitely.

Indirect evidence supporting the existence of "RDR2 Next-Gen" was found in documents that became available due to the 2023 Microsoft leak. These materials mentioned plans to release Red Dead Redemption 2 for ninth-generation consoles. This suggests that development of the project could have started long before the current rumors—possibly several years ago. It's even possible that the main part of the work is already complete, but the release is being deliberately delayed for strategic reasons.

According to available information, Rockstar is meticulously building its release schedule, trying to avoid overlapping the marketing campaign for "RDR2 Next-Gen" with the promotion of GTA VI—the studio's anticipated hit starring characters Jason and Lucia. Such date coordination helps avoid competition between projects and maximizes the commercial impact of each release.

At the same time, sources claim that the base version of the updated RDR 2 is already ready. This means the studio has a functional product that, under favorable circumstances, is capable of generating multi-million dollar profits after its release on modern platforms. All that remains is to wait for an official announcement from Rockstar Games to learn the exact timing and details of the upcoming release.