Is Red Dead 2 60 fps on PS5?
As an industry analyst and lifelong gamer, one question I‘m asked constantly – "Can you play Red Dead Redemption 2 at 60fps on PlayStation 5?" As of February 2023, despite the latest hardware, the answer remains a disappointing no. RDR2 is still capped at 30fps on PS5 consoles over two years since launch.
What are the Technical PS5 Specs for Red Dead Redemption 2 Currently?
While loading times benefit from the SSD, visually RDR2 on PS5 offers no enhancements over the PS4 Pro version. Here are the locked technical specs:
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Framerate | Locked 30fps |
| Resolution | 1920 X 2160p |
| Enhancements | None |
| Loading Times | Faster with SSD |
Without an official patch, backwards compatibility simply runs the PS4 Pro build of RDR2. Developers Rockstar have not implemented any updates to leverage the PS5‘s impressive power.
Why Hasn‘t RDR2 Received PS5 Upgrades Like 4K or 60fps?
Given the game‘s massive critical and commercial success, selling over 70 million copies, many fans assumed PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrades were inevitable. However, Rockstar remains quiet regarding next-gen plans three years post-launch.
The most logical reason? Resources focused squarely on the early stages of Grand Theft Auto VI development. Building open worlds of this scale requires tremendous time, manpower and budget.
However, with the last major RDR2 update releasing in late 2019, fan concerns around the lack of PS5 support are growing. Red Dead Online also garners frequent complaints regarding directionless content updates.
While Rockstar may still desire a true next-gen RDR2 upgrade eventually, GTA 6 reportedly enters full production in 2025 following years of early work. Realistically, this likely leaves any RDR2 patch at minimum a few years away.
What Could a PS5 Patch Offer?
If Rockstar does commit resources to refreshing RDR2, highly desired goals would include:
- Native 4K Resolution
- Target 60fps Framerate
- Ray Tracing Visuals
- Faster Loading via SSD
- Enriched Textures, Lighting, Assets
Implementing such features into this colossal open world game would allow PS5‘s excellent hardware to finally shine.
How Well Does RDR2 Perform on Xbox Series X/S Consoles?
Unfortunately Xbox Series X and Series S owners also await a true next-gen patch. Like PS5, the Xbox version runs backwards compatible code topping out at:
| Spec | Xbox Series X | Xbox Series S |
|---|---|---|
| Framerate | Locked 30fps | Locked 30fps |
| Resolution | Native 4K(3840 X 2160p) | 1440p upscaled 4k |
So neither platform provides 60fps, let alone higher potential maximums like 120fps. We see hardware being squandered without modern optimizations.
Will RDR2 Ever Receive a 60fps Upgrade on PS5?
This remains the golden question – if fans will finally witness buttery smooth 60fps gunplay in gorgeous 4K on PlayStation 5. I believe there‘s still a strong chance, based on:
- Rockstar‘s long-term tendency to revisit titles
- Massive RDR2 fanbase at 150 million copies sold
- Increasing industry focus on 60fps+ performance
- Ongoing mainstream PS5 sales momentum
- 4-6 years of new gen lifecycle remaining
Once resources shift after the launch of GTA 6, I‘d speculate a 60fps patch arrives within 1-2 years post GTA 6 release (approximately 2027-2028). But only Rockstar truly knows their long term plans.
For now, we‘ll need to accept that magnificent western epic remains locked at 30fps – but sustained pressure from fans could help change that eventually!
