Red Dead Redemption followers imagine they’ve now labored out the reality behind latest teases that prompt one thing was occurring with Rockstar’s beloved cowboy franchise — but it surely’s not what many followers had been hoping for.
Final week, John Marston actor Rob Wiethoff teased that he had “thrilling information” to share that was “completely killing” him to maintain quiet, whereas chatting with followers throughout a livestream. Wiethoff prompt that, no matter the information was, followers would hear about it by the finish of this week — and that he would not be the just one sharing it.
The thriller deepened when Red Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan actor Roger Clark subsequently confirmed that he was additionally conscious of the information, however could not but say extra. Instantly, followers started to take a position that the pair have been concerned in some form of announcement concerning the way forward for the franchise, corresponding to the reveal of an upgraded Red Dead Redemption 2 — one thing that has beforehand been reported as in improvement for Nintendo Swap 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Collection X/S.
With fan hopes at fever pitch, Wiethoff launched a press release earlier this week clearly designed to handle expectations. In it, John Marston’s voice actor mentioned he “probably misled some individuals” with reference to how thrilling the announcement was, and mentioned he did “not make bulletins for Rockstar video games.”
“I do have one thing I am actually enthusiastic about, I really am, and I believe you can be too,” Wiethoff mentioned. “I actually do assume so, however I probably misled some individuals after I introduced that I’ve one thing to announce that I can not speak about proper now.
“Simply please acknowledge – and I do know that you already know this, however let me remind you, I suppose – I don’t make bulletins for Rockstar Video games. Everyone knows that, I am simply reminding you I don’t make bulletins for Rockstar Video games. Rockstar Video games makes bulletins for Rockstar Video games, and they do not use me to do this.”
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Rob Wiethoff has clarified that his announcement has nothing to do with rockstar. pic.twitter.com/WmlWJD1GSQ— jon🚬 (@jonbranham_) June 17, 2025
So what’s the massive thriller announcement? Effectively, followers have now spotted affirmation of a Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2 forged reunion, which is about to happen at the Nationwide Gaming Expo in Tampa, Florida from August 8 to August 10.
“Was this the announcement [Wiethoff] was so excited for?” wrote one fan on reddit.
“I believe so,” added replied.
“It will be nice in the event that they waited for this conference to disclose there’s going to be SOME form of replace, remastering, DLC, a subsequent chapter and so on,” mentioned a 3rd. “It’s positively wishful pondering on my half.”
Red Dead Redemption 2 initially launched for PS4 and Xbox One again in October 2018, and arrived on PC a yr later. Fans have lengthy hoped for a revamped model designed to reap the benefits of the PS5 and Xbox Collection X/S, however, greater than 5 years after these consoles launched, a re-release or remaster is but to reach.
After all, Rockstar has been busy throughout this time constructing Grand Theft Auto 6, which after its latest delay will now launch on Might 26, 2026. Absolutely there’s time to come out a Red Dead Redemption 2 patch earlier than then?
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