The remaster of Red Dead Redemption could be headed to the Nintendo Switch

However, the updates warrant caution. The addition of the PS3 and Xbox 360 platform buttons alongside the Switch is very confusing. As Rockstar is unlikely to release the remaster on older consoles, this may indicate the website's intention to list all platforms that have hosted Red Dead games in the past, rather than indicating the remaster's availability. In this case, the Switch might receive a port of the original game, rather than the shiny new remaster.

At the same time, the updated website reveals the possibility of an upgraded version of the game specifically tailored to the Switch. Similar to the approach taken with games like Dark Souls Remastered, this could see a version of the Red Dead Redemption remaster that aligns closely with the original release. This would help circumvent any hardware limitations and ensures Switch users get a taste of the Wild West.

Curiously enough, Grand Theft Auto 5, which is arguably just as graphically taxing as the original Red Dead Redemption, is also not available on the Switch.

With that said, as we wait for Rockstar's official announcement, fans are undoubtedly excited to find out more about this. If this is a mere remaster on the level of the GTA Trilogy, we can expect fans to feel disappointed. But, at the very least, a better-looking version of Red Dead Redemption will finally be available on more modern platforms instead of being exclusive to the Xbox via backwards compatibility.

In the event that the remaster is real, let's hope that Rockstar Games brings a polished and faithful version of their iconic title.