December 2nd 2025.
There seems to be some confusion and frustration among gamers regarding the newly released upgrade for Red Dead Redemption. While PlayStation and Switch players can upgrade for free, Xbox users are facing difficulties. To add to the confusion, Rockstar Games, the developer, is giving mixed messages about the upgrade.
Unfortunately, there is still no sign of the highly anticipated current-gen ports for Red Dead Redemption 2. However, the original Red Dead Redemption is now available for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. This is great news for those who already own the game on last-gen consoles as they can upgrade for free. PlayStation 4 owners can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for free, and Nintendo Switch owners can upgrade to the Switch 2 version at no cost.
The situation is a bit more complicated for Xbox owners. It seems that some players are trying to upgrade their Xbox 360 versions of the game, which unfortunately is not eligible for the free upgrade. Rockstar Support has clarified that the free upgrade only applies to the digital backwards compatible version on Xbox One. This is confusing as Red Dead Redemption was never officially released for Xbox One, and the only way to play it on the console is through backwards compatibility.
What's even more puzzling is that the support message contradicts Rockstar's initial announcement. The company stated that owners of the game on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, or the digital backwards compatible version on Xbox One would be able to upgrade for free. So, what's the truth? Is Rockstar going back on their promise, or is it a glitch that needs to be fixed? As of now, there is no clear answer from the company, but some speculate that the support message may have been written by an AI, which would explain the contradictory information.
One Redditor shared their response from Rockstar Support, which further adds to the confusion. The message initially confirms that anyone who owns the digital backwards compatible version on Xbox One is entitled to a free upgrade. However, it later states that this entitlement does not extend to the Xbox 360 digital version.
Fans are understandably frustrated with this situation, with some even calling it "highway robbery." Many have reached out to Rockstar through email or social media, seeking clarification. It's unclear if this issue will be resolved soon, but for now, Xbox players will have to wait and see.
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