Transferring Red Dead Redemption save data from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Question: How can I transfer my Red Dead Redemption save data from PS4 to PS5?

Answer: To transfer your Red Dead Redemption save data from PS4 to PS5, follow the instructions below:

Auto imported saves

You will be asked if you would like to import any existing save games from playing the backward compatible PS4 edition of Red Dead Redemption after starting a new game on the PS5 edition using the same mode (Normal, Hardcore, or Undead Nightmare).

• Warning: Importing PS4 saves will overwrite any existing saves on the PS5 edition of Red Dead Redemption for your current game mode

Manually imported saves

To manually import backward compatible Red Dead Redemption PS4 edition saves in the PS5 edition of Red Dead Redemption, follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Pause Menu

2. Select Game

3. Select Import Game

4. Select Yes

   • Warning: Importing PS4 saves will overwrite any existing saves on the PS5 edition of Red Dead Redemption for your current game mode

5. Select Yes or No depending on whether you want to load this imported game

   • Warning: All unsaved progress of your current game will be lost

For more information on transferring save data from PS4 to PS5, see the following PlayStation support article:

• https://www.playstation.com/support/hardware/transfer-games-saved-data-ps4-ps5/