Red Dead Redemption 3: Fans Insist On Charles Smith As The Lead

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Red Dead Redemption has become one of the most successful game franchises of our age, and Rockstar has done an exceptional job of showing the true grit of the Western world of early America. With two titles already released, fans are eagerly anticipating a third. However, it’s unlikely to arrive anytime soon, especially given what we’ve learned about the next Grand Theft Auto. While we wait, fans have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and let Rockstar Games know their desires for the next game. As it turns out, many are eager to see Charles Smith, the African American character introduced in RDR2, take centre stage in Red Dead Redemption 3.

A Reddit thread was recently created by reddeadredemptions, proposing the idea of featuring a young Charles Smith as the protagonist (or one of the protagonists) in Red Dead Redemption 3. The thread suggests that exploring a Native American perspective could be a unique and intriguing element, something rarely seen in Western movies and shows. It appears that many users are indeed interested in this concept.

“I think playing as a Native American would strike a nice balance between innovating the original gritty storytelling while also getting the plus of representation more and more people are demanding these days,” said professionalfriendd.

“I’d do anything for a Charles prequel of some kind. Let’s meet his mom. Let’s meet his dad. Let’s see how he interacted with the world before he left home, and after. I’m begging,” said BleakBluejay.

While it would be wonderful to see a Western-themed game with central Native American characters, Rockstar would have to tread a very thin line because it can easily turn into a representation of the white saviour narrative that Hollywood has pushed for decades. So having Charles Smith as the lead in Red Dead Redemption 3 makes a lot of sense if they decide to go this direction.

Known as Roger Clark’s favourite character from Red Dead Redemption 2, the character is well-loved by fans as