Rockstar Games fans who prefer physical copies just got some exciting (and unconfirmed) news. A Spanish retailer has accidentally leaked a full store listing for a native Red Dead Redemption PS5 physical edition, complete with a release date and price. The listing appeared on Wakkap’s website and was first spotted by the Portuguese gaming site Portal Viciados on April 15, 2026.
According to the leaked listing, the PS5 physical version of the 2010 classic is scheduled to launch on Thursday, May 7, 2026—just three weeks from now—at a budget-friendly price of €32.90 (roughly $35–36 USD depending on exchange rates). That’s a solid deal for a Game of the Year edition that includes the full original campaign plus the fan-favorite Undead Nightmare zombie expansion.
What the Physical PS5 Version Includes (and What It Doesn’t)
Full single-player campaign set in the original New Austin and Mexico.
Undead Nightmare DLC included on-disc.
Native PS5 enhancements: Runs at up to 4K resolution and 60 FPS with HDR support, matching the graphical fidelity of the recent digital re-release.
No multiplayer – This is strictly a single-player experience, just like the digital PS5 port.
No physical map included in the case (consistent with previous PS4 and Switch physical releases).
Collectors have been waiting for this. Until now, the only way to own a physical disc that plays natively on PS5 was to buy the older PS4 version and download the free digital upgrade—an option that has caused licensing headaches for some players. A dedicated PS5 disc eliminates those issues entirely: pop it in and play with all the modern upgrades already baked in.
Background: The Recent PS5 Re-Release
This physical leak follows Rockstar’s digital re-release of Red Dead Redemption on PS5 (and other modern platforms) in late 2025. That version brought the 15-year-old title up to current-gen standards with smoother performance and sharper visuals, developed in partnership with Double Eleven and Rockstar Australia. The physical edition appears to be the exact same enhanced build, just on disc.
Rockstar has not yet officially acknowledged the leak. Retailer slip-ups like this have proven accurate in the past for other titles, so it’s very likely we’ll see an official announcement soon—possibly even in the next few days.
Why This Matters for Fans
Physical collectors have been vocal about wanting a proper PS5 disc ever since the digital re-release dropped. At under €33, this edition makes it easy to add the game to your shelf alongside Red Dead Redemption 2. It also gives players who skipped the digital version a no-hassle way to experience the definitive console version without relying on downloads or backward-compatibility workarounds.
Whether you’re a longtime fan revisiting John Marston’s story or someone who missed the original back in 2010, this leak suggests the wait for a physical PS5 copy is almost over. Keep an eye on Rockstar’s official channels for confirmation, pre-order details, and any potential box-art reveals.
In the meantime, the game remains available digitally on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and even mobile via Netflix. But for many, nothing beats sliding a fresh disc into your console.
Stay tuned—RockstarINTEL and other outlets will update as soon as Rockstar breaks silence on this one. The Old West is calling… and this time it might come in a shiny new PS5 case.
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