10 Reasons Why Rockstar’s Next Game Shouldn’t Be Red Dead Redemption 3

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has been on a lot of fans' minds, especially withinevitable release date nearing. It's understandable, as no one really knows what Rockstar has planned once it finally releases and rakes in its millions if not billions of dollars from sales. Naturally, people will turn to, as it is Rockstar's most recent non-game, and thus the most likely to get a sequel.

However, as everyone ruminates on the best follow-up to , it is easy to forget that, while phenomenal, may not even need a sequel, prequel, spin-off, or any form of new entry. In fact, there are plenty of great reasons why Rockstar's next game shouldn't be, especially with it following up, a game that will likely be the developer's biggest game yet.

phenomenal narrative was a triumph that elated both critics and fans alike, introducing players to the formidable and expertly written protagonist Arthur Morgan while fleshing out characters that first appeared in the original. As fans know, it was a prequel to the first, one that perfectly wrapped up the story started in that game and served as an excellent burst of pathos for characters like Dutch and John Marston.

So,it feels wrong for Rockstar to make a third entry in the series, especially if it directly follows on from either game. There are absolutely directions the story could go and characters a third game could follow, but that doesn't mean it should. It's often better to know when to leave a game alone, and absolutely earned the series a well-deserved ending that shouldn't be tarnished.

The games are somewhat connected, with locations and characters popping up across multiple titles, but they are largely divorced from one another, offering standalone experiences that newcomers can enjoy without the need to complete every other game.did not follow that formula, instead serving as one of Rockstar's few sequential series that offered a connected narrative.

Fans only want another game because Rockstar set the precedent for a sequel, but that definitely doesn't