Rob Wiethoff, the voice actor behind the iconic outlaw John Marston from the Red Dead Redemption series, has sparked a wave of fan speculation after hinting at an "exciting" announcement expected by the end of this week.

Rob Wiethoff Teases Something Big

During a recent stream where he was playing through the first Red Dead Redemption, Wiethoff shared that he has "such exciting news" that he's finding hard to keep secret. "It’s absolutely killing me", he said. — "By the end of this week, hopefully sooner, but definitely before Friday… I won’t be the only one sharing it. I cannot wait for you to know what’s going on."

Although the actor didn't provide any specific details, fans immediately speculated that his hint might relate to the Red Dead series—especially since these words were spoken during a game playthrough. "I can’t think about anything else, especially playing this game", he added, further fueling assumptions about the news being connected to Rockstar's western.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Update for Next-Gen Consoles or a New Game in the Series?

This hint from the actor comes amidst numerous rumors about a potential release of Red Dead Redemption 2 on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, as well as the anticipated update for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. According to insiders, the updated version could bring support for 60 frames per second—a feature fans have been requesting for years.

While many hope that Wiethoff will confirm these rumors, some caution that it might be about a personal project or another acting role. However, his enthusiasm and the context of the stream give reason to believe that Rockstar is returning to the world of Red Dead.

Rockstar Games has yet to comment on the situation, and considering the planned release of Grand Theft Auto VI in 2026, a full-fledged new project in the Red Dead Redemption series or a spin-off in the near future seems unlikely. Instead, a technical update or a port to new platforms aligns with the studio's strategy of supporting its key franchises.

What Fans Think About These Hints and the Possible Announcement

Fans of the Red Dead Redemption series have started discussing Wiethoff's hints, speculating on what exactly it could be about. Most agree that it's about an enhanced version of Red Dead Redemption 2 for new consoles and the announcement of the game on Nintendo Switch 2, allowing it to run at 60 FPS. Additionally, there might be some graphical improvements, but overall—nothing groundbreaking.

This is what draws the most interest, as such an announcement would certainly be pleasing for game fans and console or even PC owners (if it involves enhanced graphics). However, such news can't be described as merely good, but certainly not super exciting or monumental.

Some speculate it might be a full-fledged remake of the first Red Dead Redemption using the second part's engine, as RDR2 already looks good and doesn't really need graphical enhancements.

Rumors are spreading that we might get an announcement for Red Dead Redemption 2 Online or a new game in the series—a spin-off or additional content—which would indeed be unexpected and very cool.

When to Expect the Announcement

Since Wiethoff promised that the news would be revealed no later than Friday, fans don't have long to wait to find out whether John Marston will return to his role in a new game or if it's about the announcement of an updated project in the Red Dead Redemption series.