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The Wild West era came to an end in New Austin after the events of the originalRed Dead Redemption, it subsequently looks like it’s the end of the franchise too. To make things, Dan Houser, the Lead Writer forRed Dead Redemption 2, left Rockstar Games in the first of half of 2020. This departure fueled the speculation of a newRed Deadgame and chances look extremely bleak at the moment.
WithGrand Theft Auto 6, around the corner, chances of a third iteration of the iconicRed Deadseries seem bleak. Even if there is another Red Dead game coming out, how can this be saved without the emotional depth and world-building that Dan Houser brought in?
“It was getting boring”: Dan Houser’s Rockstar Exit Makes Red Dead Redemption 3 Truly Insurmountable Once You Know the Real Story
Red Dead Redemption 3NEEDS a new frontier
InRed Dead Redemption 2, there is a section where the game’s protagonist, Arthur Morgan, and other gang members take refuge in Tahiti, a tropical paradise akin to the islands of Hawai’i. Despite this section being relatively short, the setting does provide a refreshing new take.
For instance, an entire game could be set in this location. While cowboys are undoubtedly connected to the American Frontier, it doesn’t mean they didn’t exist elsewhere. According to theNational Park Service, the Hawaiian Cowboys or The Paniolo were at the forefront of cattle wrangling on the Hawaiian islands. And yes, there were outlaws too!
The core ofRed Dead Redemptionhas always been about redemption
The title tells you all you need to know about the story. Moving away from that destroys the core of the game. Rockstar Games needs to follow what Dan Houser was so good at; writing morally ambiguous characters like Niko Bellic John Marston, and Arthur Morgan.
One of the main reasons these games are so admired is because of their story and the redeeming qualities of their protagonists.
Will Red Dead Redemption 3Ever be released?
We can dream about gunslinging, robbing banks or even exploring the ruins and wilds of the Old West or Tahiti but as it stands today, this remains in doubt. The chances ofRed Dead Redemption 3coming out anytime soon is highly unlikely withGTA 6being the most anticipated title of 2025.
Not to mention the fact thatRed Dead Redemption 2was in development for almost ten years! For now, the best we can do is to remain optimistic and watch as things unfold after the release ofGTA 6.
Darsh Devanand
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Darsh has been a gamer for as long as he can remember, starting out as a kid glued to the screen with his trusty keyboard in hand. He’s also a huge Batman nerd—borderline obsessed if he’s being honest. Over time, his love for storytelling found its way into his work, from creating social media content to writing for tech and scripting podcasts. To him, gaming is more than just fun—it’s where immersion, creativity, and great stories come together. When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him messing around on his guitar or rewatching classics like The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. Storytelling, in any form, is what keeps him going.
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