Red Dead Redemption Remake Reportedly in Development for Next-Gen Consoles

Reports are once again swirling around Rockstar Games, as new rumors suggest a full-fledged remake of *Red Dead Redemption* is in the works for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and potentially PC. If true, the long-requested update to the 2010 open-world Western could be one of Rockstar’s biggest releases in years—short of *Grand Theft Auto VI*.

According to known industry insider “Tez2,” who has a solid track record with Rockstar-related leaks, the *Red Dead Redemption* project is more than just a remaster. Sources indicate a complete graphical overhaul built in the same engine as *Red Dead Redemption 2*, with significant gameplay improvements to bring the classic closer to modern standards.

While Rockstar and its parent company Take-Two Interactive have yet to make an official announcement, job listings and backend updates to Rockstar’s website seen earlier this week suggest something big is brewing. Speculation intensified when Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick recently commented during an investor call that “more classic titles from our portfolio are being reimagined for a new generation.”

*Red Dead Redemption* was originally released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, receiving critical acclaim for its storytelling, characters, and immersive world. Despite strong fan demand over the years, Rockstar has not previously brought the game to PC platforms or re-released it on modern consoles—outside of backwards compatibility for Xbox.

If the remake rumor holds true, the return to the dying days of the American frontier could give both new and returning players a chance to experience John Marston’s journey in its most definitive form. Integration with *Red Dead Redemption 2*—a prequel that offers deeper context to the original story—is also reportedly under consideration.

With Rockstar currently tight-lipped regarding anything beyond *GTA VI*, fans will have to wait for either a formal announcement or more substantial leaks. However, the possibility of galloping back into the world of *Red Dead Redemption*, rebuilt from the ground up, is more exciting than ever.