TheRed Dead Redemptionfranchise has brought gamers emotional stories that bring the Wild West era into the spotlight. The harshness of the American frontier during this time is wonderfully illustrated throughoutRed Dead Redemption, and the series' characters help bring the lawless nature of that world to life even further.
When it comes to the Rockstar roster,Red Dead RedemptionandGTAhave been the developer’s heavy-hitters. While both franchises dive into serious themes, the latter is seen more as the fun-loving series, especially when it comes to a lot of the characters in its cast. Both boast great characters, butRed Dead Redemptionis unlikely to ever follow the usualGTAformula.
Granted,GTAisn’t exactly an unrealistic game, but each story feels far more like a Hollywood action movie, whileRed Dead Redemptionserves as a dramatic period piece. Because the latter’s world is more grounded in reality, the acting and the characters' personalities are more subtle in comparison.Red Dead Redemptionhas its own crazy moments, but the story being told throughout the franchise is a lot more serious in tone overall.
Right now, there areno official plans forRed Dead Redemption 3, but if Rockstar ever announces such a project, the story is likely to continue this energy. Not only would it be important to make the tone of the entire franchise cohesive, but it would also be the best way to keepRed Dead Redemptionseparate fromGTA.
It’s unclear who will take on the lead role in a potentialRed Dead Redemption 3. Sadie Adler, Charles Smith, or a prequel following Dutch and Hosea are strong possibilities.
The planned launch ofGTA 6next year is going to take up a lot of space in the industry for a while. Even 12 years later,GTA 5andGTA Onlineare still hugely successful, so there’s no telling just how much longevityGTA 6will achieve in the years after its release. OnceGTA 6arrives,Red Dead Redemption 3is hopefully on the schedule next. If that’s the case, a third chapter will need to fully embrace its own franchise’s identity, so it’s clear that it offers something different from its fellow Rockstar series.
TheGTAfranchisestill has plenty of wonderfully crafted characters, but the more focused approach toRed Dead Redemption’s cast offers an intimate story that serves as a refreshing contrast to the former’s wild antics. However, it’s possible thatGTA 6may actually be taking some notes from its Wild West counterpart.
Rockstar has revealed several locations to expect inGTA 6: Vice City, Leonida Keys, Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, Ambrosia, and Mount Kalaga.
GTA 6 Teases a Deeper Dive Into Relationships
GTA 6is embracing a dual protagonist approach this time around. InGTA 5, Michael, Franklin, and Trevor made for an incredibly entertaining trio, butLucia and Jason’s relationshipseems a bit more serious. The Bonnie and Clyde-inspired duo is bound to get into some harrowing situations, and their relationship adds more emotional weight. This is an exciting change for the franchise, but it hopefully isn’t too similar toRed Dead Redemption’s character approach, so the two franchises can continue to feel distinct.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.
