Reggie on why Red Dead Redemption 2 isn't on Switch

[pokoko]

KLAMarine said:

pokoko said:

Rockstar's current approach seems to be working well enough.  

Besides, how would have conversation have played out? 

"Hey, I was thinking, 'what if Nintendo's next console is a hybrid with lower specs than the current consoles and is way more popular than the Wii U?'  Maybe we should downgrade on the PS4 and Xbox One just in case that happens?"

"That's a great idea, man.  Okay, people, we're starting over!  We're going to scale everything down even though we have no idea of the specifications on this hypothetical console!  Let's get to work!"

This conversation seems to be taking place prior to Switch's existence. Why?

Why?  It's right there in the OP.

"But again — and this is where there needs to be an understanding of just the development process — Red Dead has been in development for years, time that predated any communication of Nintendo Switch."