KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • RDR is releasing on 2 December 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2 and mobile
  • Undead Nightmare included; console versions add 60fps, HDR, up to 4K; Switch 2 gets DLSS (and yes, mouse controls)
  • Free upgrades if you already own the PS4/Switch/Xbox One digitial version; save transfer on PS5/Switch 2

Rockstar’s 2010 classic Red Dead Redemption is riding onto modern hardware on 2 December 2025. The package includes Undead Nightmare and upgrades like 60fps, HDR, and up to 4K on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while Switch 2 adds DLSS (and, oddly, mouse input). If you already own the recent PS4/Switch ports or the Xbox One digital version, the upgrade is free. On mobile, the game launches under Netflix Games—so subscribers can download it at no extra cost.

What’s actually new on each platform

Short version: modern performance targets and HDR across the board, with Switch 2 getting DLSS.

  • PS5 / Xbox Series X|S
    • Up to 4K, 60fps, HDR, improved image quality.
  • Switch 2
    • DLSS, HDR, 60fps, and optional mouse controls.
  • Mobile (iOS/Android via Netflix)
    • Touch-friendly controls; no ads or IAPs for Netflix subscribers.

On PS5 and Series X|S, the game finally hits the 60fps mark people have nagged Rockstar about for years, with HDR to help those desert sunsets pop. Switch 2 gets DLSS to push resolution without tanking performance, plus an eyebrow-raising “mouse controls” toggle—useful for docked play if Nintendo’s accessory story supports it. On mobile, this is a native Netflix Games title, not cloud streaming, which is good news for the UAE’s spotty mobile data indoors.

Upgrades, saves, and subscriptions

The best bit: if you already bought the last-gen ports, you don’t have to buy again.

  • Free upgrade from PS4/Switch/Xbox One digital to the new PS5/Switch 2/Series versions.
  • Save transfer supported on PS5 and Switch 2.
  • Included with subscriptions: noted for PS Plus Game Catalog (PS5) and GTA+ (console).

This is unusually generous for Rockstar. If you finished John Marston’s story on PS4 or Switch last year, you can pick up on PS5/Switch 2 right away. If you’re a PlayStation user in the UAE with PS Plus Extra/Premium, the new version is set to appear in the Game Catalog; GTA+ members also get access on console—handy if you were already subbed for GTA Online perks.

What’s in the box: Undead Nightmare and GOTY extras

You’re getting the full single-player package with the beloved zombie side story.

  • Undead Nightmare included.
  • GOTY bonus content is part of the release.
  • No mention of multiplayer returning.

The core campaign still starts after the events of Red Dead Redemption 2, following John as he tries to leave the past behind. Undead Nightmare remains a separate, self-contained romp with hordes, mythical beasts, and that infamous horse. Don’t expect a rebuilt online mode; all signs point to single-player only.

Should you replay Red Dead in 2025?

Short answer: yes—if you missed the 2023 port or want 60fps and HDR on your big telly.

  • Why replay
    • 60fps and HDR make a real difference in shootouts and dusk rides.
  • Why wait
    • No news on Red Dead Redemption 2 upgrades yet.
  • Best value
    • Already own it? Take the free upgrade; Netflix subscriber? Try the mobile version for zero extra.

If you’re hoping for a current-gen patch for RDR2, nothing official yet. But this release is a clean way to replay the first game in a form that actually feels modern, and the Netflix drop lowers the barrier on mobile to basically “do you already pay for Netflix?”.

When is Red Dead Redemption releasing on PS5, Series X|S, Switch 2 and mobile?

2 December 2025. That includes the Netflix mobile version.

What upgrades do PS5 and Xbox Series get?

Up to 4K, 60fps, HDR, and enhanced image quality.

What’s special about the Switch 2 version?

DLSS, HDR, 60fps, and optional mouse controls, per Rockstar’s notes to press.