Red Dead Redemption 3 Could Travel North Instead of South

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Red Dead Redemption 2 was a runaway success when it arrived in 2018, providing a prequel story that gave so much more depth to a game that was already known for its great characters and world-building. It's a hard act to follow, and while Grand Theft Auto 6 may be next on the agenda for developer Rockstar, there's little doubt that it will return to its western masterpiece eventually, even if Red Dead Redemption 3 is likely years away from an announcement. When (and if) the Van Der Linde Gang returns, there will be a huge expectation for the project to take a significant mechanical and presentational leap, which will be hard given the first games' stunning quality.

Rockstar Games has a pair of truly exceptional series, each with their own unique flavor. Whereas Grand Theft Auto places a higher emphasis on player-led action and unpredictability in a gorgeous open world, Red Dead Redemption is a more narrative-focused affair, with much of the scenery being there to serve the events of the story. Because of this, the setting is more important than ever, and as Red Dead Redemption and its sequel take place in a fictional southwest, the third game would do well to change the formula and instead go north.

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Red Dead Redemption tells its story in the fictional setting of New Austin and its surrounding areas, which is inspired by real-world Arizona, New Mexico, and west Texas. With dusty dirt roads and sparse plains decorated with withering cabins and wayward towns, the setting does a good job of providing sufficient activities outside the main campaign. Red Dead Redemption 2 was far more diverse in its landscape, though sometimes this felt more far-reaching than the intimate