Fans of Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption franchise have been buzzing with speculation after recent cryptic teases, but the truth behind the mystery may not be what many were hoping for.
It all began when Rob Wiethoff, the actor behind John Marston, dropped a teaser during a livestream, hinting at some “exciting news” that was “absolutely killing” him to keep quiet. He promised that fans would hear about it soon, and hinted that he wouldn’t be the only one sharing it. Shortly after, Roger Clark, the actor who portrays Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, confirmed that he was also aware of the news but couldn’t reveal more.
The announcement sparked a frenzy of speculation, with fans hoping for a major update to the Red Dead Redemption series, such as an upgraded version of Red Dead Redemption 2 for next-gen consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
However, it wasn’t long before Wiethoff himself addressed the situation, trying to temper the hype. He clarified that he may have “misled” fans with his earlier statements, explaining that while he does have something he’s excited about, it was not the kind of earth-shattering announcement many were hoping for. He made sure to remind fans that Rockstar Games, not him, makes official announcements about the franchise.
So, what was the big news? Fans soon uncovered the truth: a Red Dead Redemption cast reunion at the National Gaming Expo in Tampa, Florida, scheduled for August 8 to 10. While this was exciting for fans of the series, it wasn’t the next-gen remaster or DLC that many were hoping for.
The fanbase still holds onto hope that Rockstar might surprise them with a re-release or an update for Red Dead Redemption 2 on the latest consoles. However, with Rockstar’s focus currently on Grand Theft Auto 6, which is set to launch in 2026, it remains to be seen if Red Dead Redemption will see any major updates in the near future.