So, I've gone and done it again, folks. Like a cowboy who shoots his own hat off, I've created quite the stir in the gaming community. If you've been living under a rock (or perhaps just busy playing the latest Red Dead holographic edition), I'm Rob Wiethoff, the voice behind our beloved outlaw John Marston. And boy, did I accidentally kick up a dust storm recently with some comments about upcoming Red Dead Redemption news.

The Accidental Hype Train Conductor

Let me set the record straight faster than a six-shooter in a noon showdown. Yes, there is exciting Red Dead news coming. But no, I'm not Rockstar's designated town crier. As I clarified in my recent workout video (between gasps for air that would make a tuberculosis-ridden Arthur proud), "Rockstar Games makes announcements for Rockstar Games. And they don't use me to do that."

My original comments spread through the gaming community like wildfire in a drought-stricken prairie. Everyone started theorizing what this mysterious news could be. A Nintendo Switch 2 port? An enhanced PS5 version? A complete remake of the first game? Or perhaps—and this theory is wilder than a bucking bronco—a live-action adaptation?

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The Arthur Morgan Connection

I'm not the only one stirring the pot here. Arthur Morgan's voice actor also confirmed he knows what's coming, which is like adding moonshine to an already roaring campfire. He's keeping his lips sealed tighter than a banker's purse during a depression, though, which only fuels the speculation.

The whole situation reminds me of that time in Valentine when everyone thought a traveling circus was coming to town, but it turned out to be just a snake oil salesman with particularly colorful marketing. Expectations vs. reality, partners.

What Could It Actually Be?

While I can't spill the beans (Rockstar would have me hogtied and dragged behind a horse), I can tell you that the gaming landscape of 2025 makes certain possibilities more likely than others:

  • Enhanced Versions: With the PS6 rumors heating up and the Xbox Series Z (or whatever they're calling it now) pushing technological boundaries like a train barreling through the Grizzlies, updated versions seem plausible.

  • Expanded Content: Additional story content that expands the universe like a balloon filled with too much hot air.

  • Something Entirely Different: Perhaps something as unexpected as finding a gentleman in Butcher Creek.

The Wait Is Like...

Waiting for this announcement feels like being stuck in a Guarma thunderstorm with no shelter—uncomfortable, seemingly endless, but potentially worth it in the end. Or perhaps it's more like hunting that perfect legendary animal; you know it's out there, you've seen the tracks, but darn it if it doesn't keep eluding you just when you think you're close.

My Sincere Apologies

I feel about as useful as a screen door on a submarine for getting everyone's hopes up prematurely. The gaming community has been more patient than a fisherman in a drought, waiting for any news about the future of Red Dead Redemption. And here I am, accidentally waving a fake treasure map.

The truth is, in this industry that moves faster than Micah's loyalty, announcements are carefully orchestrated. In 2025, with social media algorithms that can predict your gaming preferences before you even have them, companies like Rockstar are more strategic than ever about how they reveal information.

What We Know For Sure

Here's what we can say with more certainty than Uncle complaining about lumbago:

  1. 🤠 Something is coming

  2. 🎮 It's exciting (at least to those in the know)

  3. ⏰ It's coming "soon" (whatever that means in Rockstar time)

  4. 🤐 I should probably keep my mouth shut until it's official

The Future of Red Dead

The Red Dead franchise has evolved like a caterpillar into a butterfly—if butterflies carried six-shooters and robbed trains. From the original game to the masterpiece that was RDR2, Rockstar has crafted a world that feels as real as the chair you're sitting in.

In 2025, with gaming technology advancing faster than a horse with a rattlesnake under its saddle, the possibilities for where they could take this franchise next are endless. Virtual reality that lets you feel the dust of New Austin on your face? AI-driven NPCs that remember that time you accidentally trampled their chicken three game-months ago? The future is as wide open as the frontier once was.

The Final Word (For Now)

So there you have it, partners. The excitement is real, but perhaps I should leave the announcing to the professionals before I cause another stampede of speculation. Like a drunk gambler who accidentally shows his hand too early, I've learned my lesson.

But keep those saddles ready and your guns oiled. When Rockstar finally does make their announcement, you'll want to be prepared to ride out immediately.

Are you as excited as I am about what's coming? Share your wildest theories in the comments, join a posse of like-minded fans, or just hit that subscribe button faster than John Marston can draw his revolver! And remember, in the words almost certainly not spoken by any actual cowboy: the hype train may have left the station early, but that doesn't mean it ain't headed somewhere mighty fine.

Until next time, keep your eyes on the horizon and your expectations... well, maybe just a little lower than mine were when I started talking about all this exciting news in the first place!