Red Dead Redemption Rated for PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By Ciara Blecka | Last updated Nov 16, 2025 3:04 PM ET

Red Dead Redemption is the second game in the Red Dead series and a successor to Red Dead Revolver. It is a western-themed action/adventure game developed by Rockstar Studios. It features the outlaw main character John Marston. Players complete third-person missions through a fictional Western United States. It has received a new ESRB rating for current-gen consoles, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2. It has been rated M for Mature which means 17+. This is due to violence, gore, and sexually explicit themes. There’s been a lot of buzz for the Red Dead Redemption 2 game currently, as this is the fourth best-selling game of all time. Now there is speculation about an update for RDR2.

The Future of Red Dead?

Image of Red Dead Redemption, Courtesy of Rockstar Games

There is also speculation about a current gen update for Red Dead Redemption 2. This will be released on Nintendo Switch 2, Playstation 5, and Xbox Series S/X, and will have better visuals and running performance. There may also be a Red Dead remaster on the way. It is unknown whether a sequel is in the works or not. Red Dead Redemption is available on the Playstation store for PS4, but is also playable on PS5 with some limitations. The release of a Red Dead Redemption 3 remains speculative, but it may happen sometime around 2030.

Zombie Game Play?

The ESRB website cites zombies as one of the main enemies in this game, so there may be a new expansion of Undead Nightmare in the future. This expansion is set in an alternate timeline from Red Dead Redemption’s base story. It offers a horror-themed campaign and is available in both single and multi-player settings. The story follows Marston as he kills zombies and looks for a cure for his infected wife and son.

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