Report: Red Dead Redemption Will Get Native PS5 Version

Rockstar Games might be preparing a native version of Red Dead Redemption for PS5. Right now, PS5 players can only play the game through backward compatibility using the PS4 version. But recent hints point to something bigger—a native PS5 version.

This information comes from the LinkedIn profile of a Rockstar Games developer, where she mentioned both PS5 and Switch versions of Red Dead Redemption. While the game is already available on Switch, this detail suggests that the developer may have worked on that platform’s version and could now be working on a native PS5 release. Although this information isn’t official, it does catch attention. The fact that a developer’s resume includes references to these platforms suggests that something is in development.

It’s also worth noting that the mention of PS5 could potentially be a typo, and the developer might have meant PS4 instead. Since the game was released last year on Switch and PS4 and is now on its way to PC, there’s a chance she likely worked on those versions, and the PS5 could have been listed by mistake.

However, the possibility of a PS5 version becomes even more interesting with the release of the PS5 Pro on the horizon. The new hardware should really take full advantage of the enhanced power and graphics capabilities of the new console. It’s expected that a PS5 version would come with noticeable visual upgrades.

One big question is whether Rockstar will offer a free upgrade to those who already own the PS4 version or if they’ll be asked to pay for the game again. Ideally, a free update would be the fair option, as it wouldn’t seem right to charge players twice for the same game they’ve already purchased.

For now, players will need to wait for official confirmation from Rockstar Games. But if the rumors are true, it could bring something new for PS5 players. In the meantime, Red Dead Redemption is set to launch on PC on October 29, 2024.

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