A few years ago, if someone claimed that GTA game could end up on a Nintendo console, they’d probably get laughed out of the room — or at the very least accused of having an overactive imagination.
And yet, the latest leaks suggest that Rockstar Games is actually testing its biggest franchises on the newest Nintendo console – Switch 2. The gaming world is already heating up!
What’s allegedly in the works? GTA 6 and a Red Dead Redemption 2 remake — both tailored for the hybrid/mobile, next-gen experience. While it’s all still just rumours for now, the sources and context are compelling enough that the leaks can’t be ignored.
Tests, Leaks, and Industry Whispers
According to reports, Rockstar and Take-Two are testing selected games on developer versions of the Nintendo Switch 2. Among them are GTA 6 and the Red Dead remake, a modernized version of the beloved classic.
Nothing has been officially confirmed, but the speculation is that these Switch 2 ports might be part of a broader Rockstar roadmap. The studio could be exploring cross-gen upgrades or evaluating how to adapt its blockbuster titles to the realities of a mobile-first console.
Nate the Hate: Red Dead Redemption 2 next-gen update and Switch 2 port rumors are true, coming later this year
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Right now, it’s unclear whether we’re looking at full game releases, cloud-based versions, or technically scaled-down ports.
What Does This Mean for the Market?
Next-gen Rockstar games on a portable console? That would be the biggest shake-up in the handheld market since the launch of the original Switch. A move like this could give the Switch 2 a massive sales boost — and force other companies, from Sony to Microsoft, to rethink their console transitions strategies.
A trusted source reports that Red Dead Redemption 2’s next-gen update rumors are true.
Coming later this year to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. pic.twitter.com/dFtEivpWjO
— GTA 6 Countdown ⏳ (@GTAVI_Countdown) June 11, 2025
Speculation, memes, and blurry screenshots are already flooding X (formerly Twitter), and one thing’s for sure: if even a fraction of these leaks turn out to be true, we’re in for one of the most talked-about game ports of the decade.
Final Thoughts
Of course, this wouldn’t be the first time Rockstar surprised everyone — but seeing next-gen Rockstar games running natively on a Nintendo’s handheld would mark a whole new era. Whether we’re talking full-blown Switch 2 ports or clever cross-gen upgrades, one thing is clear: Nintendo has a big chance to become a serious competition for PS and Xbox.
And if Nintendo pulls this off, the Switch 2 might just go from a successful launch… to a full-on gaming revolution.