One of the more interesting directions that could take for its setting is following Charles Smith to Canada. After the events of the first and second games, there is a wide variety of potential protagonists who could have their stories followed up on. Charles would not only be a unique protagonist but Canada could make a great setting.
The series has already shown that it doesn't have any particular rules when it comes to making sequels. takes place years before the original, fleshing out the past of the Van Der Linde gang and showing how John ended up in his situation from the first game. As a result, there are multiple storylines that could be followed up on in, such as focusing on Jack Marston in the wake of his father's death. Out of all these options though, Charles' may be the most interesting.
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Charles was one of the members of the Van Der Linde gang who managed to survive until the end of the game, although following Dutch's descent into villainy in , he lost faith in his formerly respected leader. He was a loyal friend to Arthur Morgan, and had a well-earned reputation as the strongest member of the gang, as well as their best hunter. Even though he only joined a few months before the events of, he had the respect of everyone aside from the nasty-natured Micah.
Like most of the Van Der Lindes, Charles becomes disillusioned with Dutch's leadership once the game reaches its later stages. Ultimately, he ends up leaving the game behind in Chapter 6, staying behind to help the Wapiti after defending them from the crooked General Favours' attempts to ignite a war against them for his own glory. Unfortunately for him, his story does not end so
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