Red Dead Redemption 3 Would Be Great, But The Best RDR2 Follow-Up Might Be Something Else Entirely

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With on the horizon, players are now slowly building up hype for Rockstar's next venture, which could potentially be a new entry into the beloved series. is one of the best-selling games of all time, and for good reason, as it's unique setting and immersive gameplay make for an open-world experience like no other. So, it's only natural that fans are hoping for to be the next big project to come out of Rockstar.

Warning. This article contains spoilers for the endings of both Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2.With many considering RDR better than GTA, it is no surprise that the hype train for is already underway. Of course, fans are predicting sequels and prequels with all sorts of characters lined up to take on the protagonist role. However, while a sequel or prequel would certainly be an entertaining choice, not only are there good reasons to let the series end but there is also a perfect choice for what could follow in its footsteps.

When Rockstar announced that there would be another game, many were likely confused as the first game ended with the protagonist, John Marston, being shot repeatedly. Rockstar couldn't bring him back, and while there were other characters that could take his place, it felt like the story was over. Fortunately,perfectly continued the story by serving as a meaningful prequel that not only fleshed out Marston's character but also the entire conflict of the first game.

However, with the end of also seeing Arthur Morgan die and tied so neatly into the first game, it doesn't really make sense to continue this story anymore. While there are absolutely directions Rockstar could take in order to flesh out various fan-favorite side characters or factions present in both games, with fans even figuring out who protagonist should be, it is clear that the story told across the first two games is well and truly over, with any future entries only serving to complicate or potentially tarnish its legacy.

Of course, Rockstar could simply take