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- Red Dead Redemption 2 on Switch 2 port could look as good as Xbox One X and PS5 Pro versions.
- The next-gen update for modern-day consoles could also introduce Ray Tracing, but that remains to be seen.
- An announcement is expected soon, possibly at The Game Awards
Despite being released almost 8 years ago, Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the most visually stunning and detailed video games ever. Despite massive sales to date, the game is unavailable natively for modern platforms.
That said, a Switch 2 port and next-gen update for Xbox Series and PS5 are in development, confirmed by multiple sources. As such, Analysts are already discussing how Red Dead Redemption 2, such a visually beautiful game, would run on Nintendo’s latest handheld.
Discussing what the Switch 2 could output, Digital Foundry believes the handheld could match the quality of the game running on Xbox One X and PS4 Pro.
Why it matters: The Nintendo Switch 2 was marketed as a handheld capable of running AAA games. Being able to match flagship consoles of the last generation is still a massive feat.
The latest DF Direct Weekly episode brought up the topic of Red Dead Redemption 2 Switch 2 and next-gen update after reliable insider Nate The Hate confirmed the existence of these ports.
For the Switch 2, given what the hardware is, I wouldn’t imagine we’d even see a version as good as the Xbox One X version on there.
However, it is worth noting that the handheld would be able to match these consoles in terms of graphical fidelity, but the resolution would be scaled down from 4k.
Regarding the update for Xbox Series and PS5 consoles, a 60FPS mode is expected, alongside Ray Tracing elements, similar to the next-gen update that GTA 5 received recently.
If the update introduces Ray Tracing elements to the game, a 30FPS quality mode is also expected that will truly bring out the best of modern-day consoles, making the game look even better.
Regarding a release, expect an announcement soon, possibly at The Game Awards, as Rockstar would likely want to release these new-gen updates and Switch 2 port before GTA 6 is released next year.
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