Report: Rockstar Eyeing PS5 Remasters of RDR2 and GTA 4

Rockstar Studios is reportedly working on remasters of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 4 for PlayStation 5, according to a GameGPU report. However, Rockstar hasn’t confirmed either project yet. The material we’ve reviewed doesn’t include any official statement from the studio, so consider this unverified until they address it.

This news comes as Rockstar focuses on Grand Theft Auto 6. Coverage around the franchise is largely concentrated on that release, including GAMINGbible’s analysis of the latest GTA 6 price leak and SVG’s roundup of games to enjoy while waiting. Remastering older titles could provide the studio with additional revenue in the meantime.

The rumor about Red Dead Redemption 2 has a solid commercial basis. The game debuted on October 26, 2018, and it still boasts a Metacritic score of 96. It also enjoys a 92% positive rating on Steam, based on 336,095 reviews.

The game continues to attract players. At the time of our data collection, about 41,663 users were on Steam, nearly eight years post-launch. Priced at $14.99 on Steam, the PC version seems to indicate that Rockstar has already maximized its discount potential.

As far as we can tell, there’s no dedicated PS5 version of RDR2. PlayStation 5 owners are currently playing the PS4 version through backward compatibility. A native remaster could allow Rockstar to sell the game to that audience once more.

GTA 4 presents a different situation. Released in 2008, it likely requires a more extensive visual upgrade than RDR2. The report doesn’t provide specifics on the scope, pricing, or timing for either title, so any details about features or release dates remain speculative.

By The Numbers

Red Dead Redemption 2 release date	October 26, 2018
Metacritic score	96
Steam reviews	92% positive (336,095 reviews)
Current Steam price	$14.99
Current Steam players	41,663

Community Pulse

Community sentiment in our data leans negative, but the sample size is small, with just 10 signals, many of which are repeats of the same review. This contrasts with the impressive 92% positive Steam rating across over 336,000 reviews. One frustrated Steam reviewer, who loved the original Red Dead Redemption, wrote: “Finally decided to play this game as RDR1 was my favorite when it came out and I know RDR2 got a ton of awards. And I got disappointed.” The issue they raised was about the game’s scripted structure, which a remaster wouldn’t address.

What To Watch

• Official confirmation: Keep an eye out for any announcements from Rockstar, a PlayStation Store listing, or a rating-board filing that could support the GameGPU report.
• Pricing and upgrade terms: Whether the RDR2 remaster will be a paid upgrade, a standalone release, or a free patch will indicate how Rockstar views existing owners of the game.
• GTA 6 timing: Any remaster announcement will likely align with the marketing cycle for GTA 6, and the price leaks related to that game may influence how Rockstar prices its other titles.