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It’s been seven years since Red Dead Redemption 2 left players emotionally gutted, and let’s be real, a little bit obsessed with Arthur Morgan’s every gruff word and tragic choice. Now, as the dust settles and Rockstar’s next move remains a mystery, the community’s imagination is running wild.

The big question? Who could possibly fill Arthur’s boots in Red Dead Redemption 3-and should they even try?

The answer, if you ask Reddit, is as bold as it is overdue: give the lead role to a Native American character. It’s a twist that’s got fans dreaming up new frontiers for Rockstar’s magnum opus, and the discussion is heating up.

Why fans want Red Dead Redemption 3 to break tradition

The idea of a Native American protagonist isn’t just a passing thought—it’s the centerpiece of a fast-growing Reddit movement. User u_r_kenough summed up the mood,...

The dusty world of Red Dead Redemption is known for outlaws, vast landscapes, and the appeal of living on the edge. While players have been drawn to the redemption of Arthur Morgan and John Marston, Jack Marston only saw the outlaw side of the pair. Unlike starting fresh, Jack has grown up in the Van der Linde gang, giving him a deep understanding of outlaw life. He never got to see this as wrong and likely wouldn't think it was wrong in Red Dead Redemption 3.

From a young age, he learned how the gang operated, seeing how loyalty and teamwork connected everyone. He witnessed how the gang recruited new members, managed relationships, balanced power, and adapted to survive in a tough environment. This experience taught him to follow in Dutch's footsteps, and looking back, the gang raised the perfect outlaw. Unfortunately, if the series continues from Jack's perspective or is a sequel,...

The Van der Linde gang's downfall is a key plot point in the Red Dead Redemption games, spanning decades in the Wild West. Dutch Van der Linde's leadership in the gang is emphasized, impacting younger members who initially look to him for guidance. The gang's roots trace back to the fateful meeting of Dutch and Hosea, forming the Van der Linde gang in the mid-1870s.

The fall of the Van der Linde gang is a major plot point across the Red Dead Redemption games, with the 2018 prequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, showing the group's final days in 1899. Red Dead Redemption's story picks up years later with John Marston tasked with tracking down the remaining members, including leader Dutch Van der Linde, in a bid to save his family from Edgar Ross and the Bureau of Investigation.

When players are re-introduced to the Van der Lindes in Red Dead Redemption...

Red Dead Redemption 3 is likely in development due to the success of the franchise and the long development time of RDR2. Speculation suggests that RDR3 would be a prequel to maintain the game's Wild West atmosphere and themes. Possible protagonists for RDR3 include Jack Marston, Dutch Van der Linde, Mac Callander, and Charles, each offering unique story opportunities.

Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption franchise includes some of the most highly-praised and definitive RPGs of the 21st century, and many eyes are looking ahead toward Red Dead Redemption 3. Red Dead Redemption's Wild West adventures follow the Van der Linde gang and various characters connected to it, spanning more than a decade across the two flagship entries in the series. Now that it's been over five years since the release of RDR2, conversations around a possible third entry into the series are starting to build some serious traction.

Considering the overall success of the franchise,...

Exploring Jack's life in the early 1900s and his pursuit of a new life without the brutality of the outlaw world could be an interesting direction for Red Dead Redemption 3. The possibility of playing as a sheriff or bounty hunter offers a fresh take on redemption through lawful means. A game focused on a feared outlaw or gunslinger, with a larger emphasis on duels and growing a legend, could be a contrast to a heist-focused narrative.

It's been over five years since the release of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, leading many to wonder where the franchise can go next in Red Dead Redemption 3. While GTA 6 and the improvements it will bring are likely on the minds of most when it comes to upcoming Rockstar Games releases, those who prefer the Wild West setting of the Rdr games have been left postulating and theorizing where the title can go next.

Red Dead Redemption 2, after all,...

GTA 6 will feature a present-day Vice City and a Bonnie and Clyde-esque duo called Lucia and Jason. Lucia may have a young child in GTA 6 - a first for the franchise - who may only appear in cutscenes. The inclusion of children in GTA 6 could be problematic due to the game's violent nature, but possible restrictions might be implemented.

A recent Grand Theft Auto 6 story rumor suggests a first for Rockstar's hugely successful crime franchise. Through previous leaks and reports it has been revealed that the highly anticipated title will take place in a present-day Vice City and will follow a Bonnie and Clyde-esque duo called Lucia and Jason.

The 90 leaked videos also gave fans a great idea of what new mechanics to expect from the sequel, such as hostage situations and more interiors, but provided little in the way of story details. After many years of waiting,...

Considering the timeline of the Red Dead series and the proximity of Red Dead Redemption to major real-world events, Rockstar only needs to turn to another of its games for inspiration to craft a perfect backstory for Red Dead Redemption 3's protagonist. With the exception of Red Dead Revolver - which developer Rockstar has confirmed exists in its own continuity and is only referred to as folklore in the other games - the Red Dead Redemption titles revolve around those involved in the Van der Linde gang with three playable protagonists - Arthur Morgan, John Marston, and the latter's son Jack Marston.

Both Arthur and John met their demise within the Red Dead Redemption titles, making Jack the only playable character who has survived to appear in a future title. Jack's tale is one of the more tragic ones in the series, with him growing up as a child with the Van der Linde gang.

One of the more interesting directions that Red Dead Redemption 3 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 RDR3 setting.

The Red Dead Redemption series has already shown that it doesn't have any particular rules when it comes to making sequels. Red Dead Redemption 2 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 RDR3, such as focusing Red Dead Redemption 3 on Jack Marston in the wake of his father's death. Out of all these options though,...

After two games where the death of the Old West was embodied in the struggles of tragic heroes, Red Dead Redemption 3 deserves a protagonist who is not doomed. Both Red Dead Redemption titles follow members of Dutch van der Linde’s gang of outlaws, a group whose glory days are in the past. Arthur Morgan’s story took place during the gang’s collapse, and John Marston was tasked with hunting down the survivors. Both men are fated for a bleak end, and the one-note sense of futility that carried throughout Red Dead Redemption 2’s lengthy play time cannot be repeated for the series’ third act.

Despite some of the stylish and undeniably cool moments in Red Dead Redemption 2, it left much of the Van Der Linde Gang's story off-screen. Arthur and John were members of Dutch’s gang when it stood for something, a group of robbers with a...

While there are plenty of memorable moments throughout Red Dead Redemption 2, the Wild West simulator's coolest mission remains the game's best scene. Rockstar Games' beloved prequel casts players as Arthur Morgan and lets them ride alongside new and familiar members of the Van der Linde gang. RDR2's narrative throws Arthur into many epic situations, but the game's most memorable mission will never get old.

Exploring the open-world American frontier and completing Stranger missions is a huge part of the game's appeal, but Red Dead Redemption 2's most memorable missions provide the prequel's most emotional and cinematic scenes. The best mission in the whole game comes down to fan preference, but many players tend to respond strongly to popular choices like "A Quiet Time" and "American Venom". RDR2's "A Quiet Time" mission famously follows Arthur and Lenny through a night of drunken debauchery in Valentine, while the epilogue mission...

With as many strong leads as the Red Dead series has had, determining who out of the four - Red Harlow, John Marston, Jack Marston, and Arthur Morgan - is best is as tricky as a high-noon showdown. Each protagonist brings something to the table that sets them apart (and possibly above) the others, but as with any Old West showdown, there can be only one winner. To determine who that winner is, a variety of factors must be taken into consideration.

[Warning: This article contains spoilers for Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2.]

To determine who the best Red Dead protagonist is, one must look at several areas. Their proficiency at being a cowboy/bounty hunter, like knowing never to camp in RDR2's Roanoke Ridge, is certainly key to them claiming the top spot, but a look must also be taken at how they interact with those around them. Each game features a varied and interesting cast of supporting characters,...

Even though Red Dead Redemption 3 is still a complete mystery, it already feels more exciting than Grand Theft Auto 6. GTA 6 has been getting a lot of coverage due to a combination of reports and leaks, while Red Dead Redemption 3 is so far off that it hasn't even been confirmed yet. Even so, there are still a lot of reasons to be excited for RDR3, especially when looking at the leap in quality between recent GTA games and Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption series.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is one of the biggest names in the news as far as gaming is concerned at the moment, despite its release not being expected until 2024. The slow trickle of information has been analyzed meticulously, from the rumored return to Vice City to the new protagonists. In comparison, Red Dead Redemption 3 does not exist at all aside from speculation. While RDR2's success guarantees Red Dead Redemption 3 will happen,...

A lot of the Van der Linde Gang is dead by the end of Red Dead Redemption 2, but the game's most sudden death is likely its most effective. The game has no shortage of characteers getting killed, and by the end of the game Arthur will have gunned down plenty of outlaws and lawmen alike. Even so, one character's death hits harder than most.

Even before the game's halfway point, the Van der Linde camp will start to gradually empty out as members start to die. It begins with Sean, the jokey gunslinger who establishes himself as the gang's biggest comic relief character next to Uncle before dying. Arguably the most damaging death was Hosea Matthews. One can say that Hosea's death in Red Dead Redemption 2 was the story's biggest turning point, because losing his influence caused Dutch to fall more under the sway of the treacherous Micah. However, it's...

Among the many NPCs that the player encounters in Red Dead Redemption 2, one of the strangest may have been a secret clue to Red Dead Redemption 3's future setting. The world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is full of stories, with a few standing out as examples of the absurdity of Rockstar's universe. In the case of Francis Sinclair, there are enough unanswered questions that they may need to be revisited in the next game.

Any news on Red Dead Redemption 3 has been kept quiet, with the game yet to even receive an official announcement. For the time being, it seems that Rockstar is focusing on Grand Theft Auto 6. As RDR3 remains shrouded in mystery, players have plenty of reasons to speculate on the setting, the time period, and even the future main character. From giving Charles a happy ending in RDR3 to continuing Sadie's bounty hunter career, there are...

Warning: This article contains massive spoilers for each of the 5 games discussed.

From lack luster final levels, to stories which fail to provide closure, a good ending can be hard to come by. Fortunately though, over the years, gaming has provided us with some spectacular closing acts which have not only withstood the test of time, but also demonstrate the medium’s capability of delivering truly great story telling.

5) Deus Ex

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Many games gives players choices to make, resulting in different conversations, optional side quests, and sometimes even different endings, but most of the time there is a clear line between the good, bad, and neutral options. Deus Ex, on the other hand, ends with asking the player to decide the fate of the world by selecting one of three options:

– Destroy all networks, communication, and technology, plunging the world into a new dark age.

– Join the Illuminati...

With Curtain Call, we asked our team what some of their most memorable and satisfactory finales were in the realm of gaming, and these entries are the result. Please note that they may include a bevy of spoilers concerning the endings in question and the plots they pertain to. You’ve been warned!

It’s rare when I see something so thoroughly misinterpreted by just about everyone. Maybe it’s because games don’t cover easily misinterpreted themes that often, or maybe it’s because the way games tackle certain subjects lends to one interpretation, even if the polar opposite was supposed to be read into it.

The latter is what I think happened to Red Dead Redemption. This game explores a number of themes. It’s a story of redemption, it’s a story of change, it’s a story about a clash of ideals, it deconstructs the western outlaw,...

Please note that this article contains spoilers.

I’ve got to be honest, I’m a sucker for westerns. The lone cowboy and his trusty horse roaming the open and untamed land is admittedly romantic, but I also find it incredibly thrilling. A time filled with endless possibilities and complex stories that go beyond the good guy/bad guy dynamic. After all, the good guys don’t always have to wear white.

So naturally, I fell in love with Red Dead Redemption, glitches and all. The narrative lens used to portray John Martson’s story won me over in a matter of seconds. Marston’s history is written with the scars on his face and the weary look in his eyes. A troubled past, an attempt to start fresh, a dying breed, and government blackmail. Let me saddle up and grab my Winchester, I’m all in.

Red Dead Redemption uses time wisely,...