A new report circulating on French deal site Dealabs claims Rockstar Games may be preparing a retail release of Red Dead Redemption for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.
The post, attributed to user billbil-kun, alleges a May 7, 2026 street date and a €34.99 price point for both platforms, with the retail box reportedly containing only a download code rather than a cartridge or disc.
Context and verified background
Red Dead Redemption is an open-world action game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games.
The original title launched in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and was followed that same year by the Undead Nightmare expansion, a standalone DLC package that introduced a supernatural, zombie-themed storyline.
Rockstar Games is the publisher credited for the franchise and its ongoing legacy across multiple platforms.
What the Dealabs item actually says (journalistic rewrite)
Dealabs user billbil-kun posted that retail versions for both Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 will arrive on 7 May 2026, each priced at €34.99.
The post specifies the boxed product will not include a physical cartridge or disc, and will instead contain only a printed download code — a so-called "code-in-a-box" release.
The listing further notes that the packaged download will include the base game plus the Undead Nightmare expansion.
Verified details vs. unconfirmed claims
It is important to distinguish confirmed facts from circulating claims.
The existence of the Dealabs post and its contents is verifiable on that forum; however, Rockstar Games and official retailers have not confirmed a May 7, 2026 retail release or the reported pricing.
The inclusion of Undead Nightmare in bundles of Red Dead Redemption has precedent—Undead Nightmare was published by Rockstar in 2010 as an expansion—but any specific retail plans for Switch 2 or PS5 remain unannounced by the developer.
What to watch next
For readers tracking this story, official confirmation would typically come from Rockstar Games, major retailers, or platform holders.
If a boxed, code-only edition is released, it would follow an industry trend of download-code packaging for certain reissues and budget-priced retail releases.
Until Rockstar or Nintendo/PlayStation retail partners make an announcement, treat the Dealabs posting as an unconfirmed report.
Why it matters
A retail release for Red Dead Redemption that targets Nintendo Switch 2 — whether code-only or cartridge-based — would signal continued demand for legacy Rockstar titles on current-generation hardware and offer a boxed option for collectors and budget shoppers.
For now, the report is notable but unverified; prospective buyers should wait for an official press release or retailer listing before planning purchases.
The post, attributed to user billbil-kun, alleges a May 7, 2026 street date and a €34.99 price point for both platforms, with the retail box reportedly containing only a download code rather than a cartridge or disc.
Context and verified background
Red Dead Redemption is an open-world action game developed by Rockstar San Diego and published by Rockstar Games.
The original title launched in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and was followed that same year by the Undead Nightmare expansion, a standalone DLC package that introduced a supernatural, zombie-themed storyline.
Rockstar Games is the publisher credited for the franchise and its ongoing legacy across multiple platforms.
What the Dealabs item actually says (journalistic rewrite)
Dealabs user billbil-kun posted that retail versions for both Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 will arrive on 7 May 2026, each priced at €34.99.
The post specifies the boxed product will not include a physical cartridge or disc, and will instead contain only a printed download code — a so-called "code-in-a-box" release.
The listing further notes that the packaged download will include the base game plus the Undead Nightmare expansion.
Verified details vs. unconfirmed claims
It is important to distinguish confirmed facts from circulating claims.
The existence of the Dealabs post and its contents is verifiable on that forum; however, Rockstar Games and official retailers have not confirmed a May 7, 2026 retail release or the reported pricing.
The inclusion of Undead Nightmare in bundles of Red Dead Redemption has precedent—Undead Nightmare was published by Rockstar in 2010 as an expansion—but any specific retail plans for Switch 2 or PS5 remain unannounced by the developer.
What to watch next
For readers tracking this story, official confirmation would typically come from Rockstar Games, major retailers, or platform holders.
If a boxed, code-only edition is released, it would follow an industry trend of download-code packaging for certain reissues and budget-priced retail releases.
Until Rockstar or Nintendo/PlayStation retail partners make an announcement, treat the Dealabs posting as an unconfirmed report.
Why it matters
A retail release for Red Dead Redemption that targets Nintendo Switch 2 — whether code-only or cartridge-based — would signal continued demand for legacy Rockstar titles on current-generation hardware and offer a boxed option for collectors and budget shoppers.
For now, the report is notable but unverified; prospective buyers should wait for an official press release or retailer listing before planning purchases.
