It’s Good That Red Dead Redemption On Switch & PS4 Isn’t A Remaster

The upcoming rerelease of Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 might not be all it’s cracked up to be, but at least it’s not a remaster. Rockstar publicized the return of the classic open-world Western in an August 7, 2023, announcement. This was met with widespread criticism, primarily directed at its nature as a bare-bones rerelease instead of the rumored remake in the Red Dead Redemption 2 engine. RDR‘s lack of a physical release and high price point were also subject to disapproval, along with the fact that it’s limited to two platforms—PS4 and Switch—without even including native PS5 support.