5 Biggest Rumors About Red Dead Redemption 3 (So Far)

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Rockstar's franchise includes some of the most highly-praised and definitive RPGs of the 21st century, and many eyes are looking ahead at . 's Wild West adventures follow the Van der Linde gang and characters connected to it, spanning more than a decade across the two flagship entries into the series. Now that it's been five years since the release of, conversations around a possible third entry into the series are starting to build some serious traction.

Still, there are plenty of rumors that the game could already be in development, and what it might entail. Considering the overall success of the franchise, plus the fact was reportedly in development for more than 8 years, with concept work beginning even before the release of in 2010, it's not unreasonable at all to expect that a third game could already be on the table behind the scenes. Without any official info, rumor and educated speculation are the sole sources of RDR3 info currently. Popular theories regarding the game's setting, potential protagonists, plot, and even its release date are hot topics of discussion on social media, forums, and news sites.

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One of the most popular speculations is that would most likely have to take place before the events of in order to maintain the game's core atmosphere and themes. The leading opinion on this front comes from Rob Wiethoff, who voices John Marston in the games, per his interview with Sackchief on YouTube. The story of the original Red Dead Redemption marked, according to Wiethoff, the "", so any chronological sequel would be forced into a more modern setting, with advanced technologies like cars potentially spoiling the Wild West themes of the game.

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