{"id":136862,"date":"2026-04-16T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-199974"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:30:00","slug":"rumour-red-dead-redemption-may-be-getting-a-rubbish-code-in-a-box-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2026\/04\/16\/rumour-red-dead-redemption-may-be-getting-a-rubbish-code-in-a-box-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Rumour: Red Dead Redemption May Be Getting A Rubbish ‘Code-In-A-Box’ Release"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Red Dead Redemption<\/a> got a sweet Nintendo Switch 2 Edition back in December 2025, but according to a new rumour from Dealabs Magazine<\/a>, it might soon be getting a ‘physical’ release.<\/p>\n

Don’t get too excited though, because it sounds like the Switch 2 version will be a ‘code-in-a-box’ monstrosity, meaning no cartridge will be included, only a poxy sheet of paper with a download code printed. Boo.<\/p>\n

It’s apparently not too far off either, with writer billbil-kun stating that the release date for the retail edition is 7th May 2026<\/strong>. A physical PS5 release will also supposedly launch on the same day, with both priced at \u20ac34.99<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Naturally, just like the digital versions, the retail release will package the main game alongside the Undead Nightmare<\/strong> DLC, which remains to this day one of our favourite expansions. Chuck zombies into a game and we’re happy, y’know?<\/p>\n

Whether you go for the code-in-a-box release or just a bog-standard eShop download, we reckon Red Dead Redemption is will worth a shot on Switch 2. We awarded it a score of 9\/10<\/a> and said “With slick controls, DLSS, HDR, volumetric effects, options to personalise mouse mode, 60fps that felt flawless, and a resolution bump that’s got it looking super sharp, this is a gem that still<\/em> feels modern, immediate, and relentlessly replayable on Switch 2″.<\/p>\n

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