Virtuos says it is keen to adapt Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 for Nintendo Switch hardware, according to comments made in a recent interview.
The remarks add to ongoing conversation about bringing high-profile, open-world titles to Nintendo’s handheld-focused platforms.
Virtuos is a well-established porting and development services studio that has worked with major publishers to adapt AAA games for different consoles, and Nintendo Switch continues to be a common target for ports and remasters.
Background and platform context
Grand Theft Auto V originally launched in 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and was later released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Rockstar Games has maintained broad platform support for GTA V through multiple generations.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was released by Rockstar Games in October 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with a PC release following in late 2019.
Neither Rockstar Games nor Nintendo has announced official Switch or successor-platform versions of either title.
What Virtuos said (rewritten)
In the interview, Virtuos representative Fong described the studio as enthusiastic about bringing GTA V and RDR2 to Nintendo Switch hardware, saying the team are personal fans of both franchises and believe the games could find new audiences on Nintendo’s platforms.
Fong’s comments framed the potential work as a technical challenge the studio would welcome rather than an announcement of an in-progress port.
Verified facts and developer credentials
Virtuos has a track record of providing porting and development services for major publishers and has been involved in delivering console and handheld adaptations in the past.
Nintendo’s digital storefront, the eShop, and the company’s broadcast events such as Nintendo Direct are typical channels for announcing new releases and ports.
To date, Rockstar Games has not publicly listed Nintendo Switch or successor hardware as target platforms for new releases of GTA V or RDR2.
Community response
The interview prompted players to reiterate long-standing requests, including calls for performance improvements such as a 60fps console patch for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Those requests reflect broader player interest in updated performance and optimization whenever legacy titles are considered for new platforms.
Next steps
Any official movement toward Switch ports would require confirmation from the rights holder, Rockstar Games, and an announcement through established channels such as publisher statements or Nintendo Direct.
Until then, Virtuos’ comments should be treated as expression of interest from a porting studio rather than confirmation of active projects.
The remarks add to ongoing conversation about bringing high-profile, open-world titles to Nintendo’s handheld-focused platforms.
Virtuos is a well-established porting and development services studio that has worked with major publishers to adapt AAA games for different consoles, and Nintendo Switch continues to be a common target for ports and remasters.
Background and platform context
Grand Theft Auto V originally launched in 2013 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and was later released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Rockstar Games has maintained broad platform support for GTA V through multiple generations.
Red Dead Redemption 2 was released by Rockstar Games in October 2018 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, with a PC release following in late 2019.
Neither Rockstar Games nor Nintendo has announced official Switch or successor-platform versions of either title.
What Virtuos said (rewritten)
In the interview, Virtuos representative Fong described the studio as enthusiastic about bringing GTA V and RDR2 to Nintendo Switch hardware, saying the team are personal fans of both franchises and believe the games could find new audiences on Nintendo’s platforms.
Fong’s comments framed the potential work as a technical challenge the studio would welcome rather than an announcement of an in-progress port.
Verified facts and developer credentials
Virtuos has a track record of providing porting and development services for major publishers and has been involved in delivering console and handheld adaptations in the past.
Nintendo’s digital storefront, the eShop, and the company’s broadcast events such as Nintendo Direct are typical channels for announcing new releases and ports.
To date, Rockstar Games has not publicly listed Nintendo Switch or successor hardware as target platforms for new releases of GTA V or RDR2.
Community response
The interview prompted players to reiterate long-standing requests, including calls for performance improvements such as a 60fps console patch for Red Dead Redemption 2.
Those requests reflect broader player interest in updated performance and optimization whenever legacy titles are considered for new platforms.
Next steps
Any official movement toward Switch ports would require confirmation from the rights holder, Rockstar Games, and an announcement through established channels such as publisher statements or Nintendo Direct.
Until then, Virtuos’ comments should be treated as expression of interest from a porting studio rather than confirmation of active projects.
