Hold onto your hats, cowboys. The rumor mill for a proper Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version is spinning faster than a gunslinger’s revolver, and it’s all thanks to the man himself, John Marston. Rob Wiethoff, the iconic voice actor behind the beloved outlaw, has fanned the flames of speculation with a massive tease, hinting that a huge announcement is dropping before the end of this week.
During a recent Twitch stream where he was playing the original Red Dead Redemption, Wiethoff could barely contain his excitement about some upcoming news. The timing and his sheer enthusiasm have led many fans to speculate, based on rumors from insiders like Nate The Hate, that a current-gen update for Red Dead Redemption 2 may be revealed soon.
“I Cannot Wait For You To Know What’s Going On”
While riding through the world of New Austin, Wiethoff paused to drop a bombshell of a tease on his viewers. He was careful with his words, but his excitement was impossible to hide.
“I got such exciting news. I can’t share it with you right now. It’s absolutely killing me,” Wiethoff said. “By the end of this week, hopefully sooner, not as soon as tomorrow, but definitely before Friday. Oh, my goodness! The news that I have to share, and I won’t be the only one sharing it, I cannot wait for you to know what’s going on.”
He added, “I truly cannot think about anything else, especially playing this game, other than that I want to tell you something so bad.”
The fact that he mentioned he “won’t be the only one sharing it” strongly suggests this is a major, coordinated announcement from a studio like Rockstar Games, not just a personal project.
Here is the Stream clip on Reddit.
Connecting the Dots: Why a Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 Update is Likely
Let’s be real, fans have been begging for a current-gen Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 and Xbox Series X/S update for years. While the game is playable via backward compatibility, it’s still locked to 30 FPS and uses upscaled resolutions. An official patch delivering native 4K, a slick 60 FPS, and faster loading times is the holy grail for many players.
This tease aligns with recent rumors from industry insiders, including leaker Nate The Hate, who reported on platforms like X that a current-gen version for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 is in development for a late summer or fall 2025 launch. The pieces are all falling into place.
Here’s why the hype is justified:
- The Timing: Teasing this while playing Red Dead Redemption is just too on-the-nose to be a coincidence.
- The Rumors: Insiders like Nate The Hate have reported a current-gen update for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port.
- The Need: With GTA 6 delayed until 2026, dropping a polished Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 version would be a massive win for Rockstar and a welcome surprise for gamers.
Could a Nintendo Direct or Summer Game Fest-style announcement Be Involved?
If the news is dropping this week, the timing is curious. Some fans speculate that a Nintendo Direct could be announced this month, and if a Switch 2 port is part of the reveal, it could be a suitable venue, though no Direct has been officially confirmed.
Remember, Rockstar announced the GTA V next-gen version during a Sony State of Play. Rockstar could potentially follow a similar approach, possibly revealing the news during a partner showcase like a Sony State of Play or, as with GTA 6, posting a trailer on their social channels, though no specific plans have been confirmed. Either way, get ready.
Let’s Keep Our Horses Tamed (For Now)
Of course, we have to inject a small dose of reality. There’s a possibility this ‘exciting news’ could relate to a different project Wiethoff is involved in, such as a new role in another game or media project, though his comments while playing Red Dead Redemption strongly fuel speculation about a Red Dead-related announcement.
However, given the context and his specific comments about how playing RDR makes it hard not to talk about it, many fans believe the announcement is likely related to the Red Dead series.
The wait is almost over. We’ll know for sure “before Friday.” Until then, all we can do is hope we’ll be riding through a 60 FPS Saint Denis very, very soon.
What do you think, partners? Is the Red Dead Redemption 2 PS5 announcement finally upon us, or is this all just a tall tale?
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