Virtuos Says It’s “Eager” to Port GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Switch 2—But Nothing Is Official

Several factors explain why:

• The comments came from Virtuos, a porting and support studio, not from Rockstar Games or Take‑Two Interactive, which own the games and decide where they are released.
• The interview only described what the team would like to work on, rather than confirming a contract or active development.
• Reports covering the story emphasize that no official announcement has been made by Rockstar, Take‑Two, or Nintendo regarding these titles on Switch 2.

In short, the remarks show professional interest—but they do not indicate that a port has been approved or started.

Virtuos’ Track Record With Rockstar Ports

One reason the comments attracted attention is Virtuos’ existing relationship with Rockstar.

The studio partnered with Rockstar to bring L.A. Noire to modern platforms, including Nintendo Switch, in 2017.

Virtuos is also widely known for porting complex games across platforms and assisting with large AAA projects, which makes it a plausible candidate for adapting demanding titles like GTA V or Red Dead Redemption 2.

Because of this background, the studio publicly expressing interest carries more credibility than if the idea came from speculation alone.

How Switch 2 Hardware Could Make Ports Possible

Another reason these ports are considered plausible is the improved hardware expected from the Nintendo Switch 2.

Developers at Virtuos have previously discussed the system’s capabilities, saying its GPU performance is comparable overall to the Xbox Series S, although somewhat weaker in some scenarios, while its CPU is closer to PlayStation 4 levels.

They also suggested that, in theory, games that run at 60 FPS on Xbox Series S could be ported to Switch 2, depending on optimization work and technical constraints.

These kinds of capabilities—combined with features like DLSS upscaling—could make ports of large open‑world titles more realistic than they were on the original Switch.

The Bottom Line

Virtuos’ comments highlight a possibility, not a confirmed release.

• The studio says it would be enthusiastic about porting GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2.
• Its history working with Rockstar on L.A. Noire shows it has experience handling similar projects.
• And improved Switch 2 hardware could make such ports technically achievable.

But until Rockstar or Take‑Two formally announces a project, the idea remains speculation driven by developer interest rather than an official game release plan.