Upon release, Red Dead Redemption for Switch was praised for being a faithful port, but it was not without its technical hiccups. Rockstar Games and Double Eleven Studios (the porting team) have since rolled out several key updates.

Newer game updates require newer system firmware versions to run. Update your Switch system firmware using tools like before applying the latest game patch. To help tailor further optimization steps, let me know: Your current Nintendo Switch system firmware version

Red Dead Redemption on Nintendo Switch: Ultimate NSP, Update, and Performance Guide

Disclaimer: This information is for educational and game preservation purposes. Modifying your console may violate Nintendo’s Terms of Service. You should only dump updates from games you legally own.

Drag and drop the Red Dead Redemption update NSP file into the folder.