Is Red Dead Redemption 2 preparing its leap to Xbox Series? A rumor reignites expectations

A content creator claims that the optimized version for current consoles has existed for some time.

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The possibility of revisiting the wild west with technical improvements has been haunting the community for years. Despite the passage of time, Rockstar’s title remains one of the most discussed games whenever updates for the current console generation are mentioned.

Now, the debate is regaining momentum after statements that directly point to the project not only existing but also being more advanced than many imagine. However, for now, everything is still in the realm of rumor, and caution remains key.

Red Dead Redemption 2 and an optimized version that could arrive on Xbox Series

Content creator Kiwi Talkz has stated on social media that he knows several developers who worked on a next-gen console version of Red Dead Redemption 2. According to his testimony, the project is real and was in development internally, although without a defined release window.

According to this source, the planning of other major Rockstar releases would have conditioned the calendar, which would explain why this version has not been announced yet. The company, known for its secrecy, would manage these plans with total autonomy, avoiding more concrete leaks that could point to internal responsible parties.

If this information is confirmed, we would be facing a highly anticipated update on Xbox Series, with performance and resolution improvements that would allow us to rediscover Arthur Morgan’s adventure in technically suitable conditions for the current generation. For now, there is no official confirmation, but the insistence of this type of testimony keeps the possibility of a surprise in the coming months alive.