Red Dead Redemption 2: It’s Time For A PS5/Xbox 60FPS Upgrade... And Here’s How It Could Look

One of the most enduring mysteries is the lack of a current-gen upgrade for Red Dead Redemption 2. By running the PC code on a computer built from the Series X CPU and the closest we’ll get to the PlayStation 5’s GPU, Rich delivers a vision for how the game could look on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Meanwhile, modder Illusion shows us the PS4 Pro version on PS5 running at 60fps... and beyond. Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and various items based on DF catchphrases? Check out our store: Join the DF Supporter Program for pristine video downloads, behind the scenes content, early access to DF Retro, early access to DF Direct Weekly and much, much more: Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: 00:00 Introduction 00:57 PS5/Series X Back-Compat Right Now 01:37 Modded PS5 Running At 60FPS 03:04 CPU-Limited PS5 Back-Compat Benchmarking 03:55 The Frankenstein’s Console PC Returns 04:45 Simulating A 60FPS Performance Mode 07:39 Simulating A 30FPS Quality Mode 10:21 More Recent RAGE Engine Upgrades 11:13 And Now, The Conclusion