Since the launch of Red Dead Redemption 2 in 2018, fans have been waiting for a third game like a hungry kid waiting for supper on the dining table. No official announcement has been made by the creators of the franchise about the possibility of a third game. However, there are a few hypothetical reasons that might hinder the possibility of a third game. We have created a list of 5 reasons why Red Dead Redemption 3 might not ever come out.
Reasons Why Red Dead Redemption 3 might not ever come out
1. The graphical marvel of RDR 2 is unreal already
Usually, the sequels of popular games make a comeback with an even stronger visual world but it seems a little redundant for the RDR franchise as Red Dead Redemption 2 is already a marvel in graphical terms. Listening to the wild blizzards while riding horses in snow-covered mountains and leaving snowy footprints – Red Dead Redemption 2 really brings your computer screen to life with its majestically realistic world. The snowy landscape is simply breathtaking and like the 8th wonder of the world for every gamer’s eyes.
The leathery textures of the jacket, the subtle realism of the grass, the horse’s tail glistening, the dusty trail engraved in the soil, the rocks and the watery reflections, the dirt-laden streets of the city and the arid terrain of the desert – all these small details look insanely cinematic and magically immersive. You’re going to forget it’s a game and not a real-life simulation of the Wild West after having one gaming session. Red Dead Redemption 3 doesn’t make any sense as the immersive visual opulence in Red Dead Redemption 2 is still unmatched.
2. There can be only so much grit in a future game
Red Dead Redemption 1 was stylishly gritty like an old Hollywood action movie with Texan cowboys engaging in duels. The Mexican background music, horses neighing, shotguns firing, beautifully written dialogues being exchanged between the characters, strong countryside accents, the steam-engined train sounds, and the chariot making woody noises – create an incredibly rustic acoustic experience for the gamers. Red Dead Redemption 1’s storytelling is gripping, and intense and keeps you tightly wound till the very last moment.
Adding to RDR 1’s grit were the breathtaking visuals that came with Red Dead Redemption 2. The blood splashing in slow motion, the cloud of smoke suspended in the air after firing a shot, the multiple targeted shootings, and true cowboy fashion depictions of riding horses and firing simultaneously – RDR 2’s unreal visuals lend an irresistibly sexy vibe to all the gore and gunslinging madness taking place in the game. The gore in RDR2 and the dusty visuals in RDR 1 are 2 very distinct but impressive depictions of grit in a video game and there’s no real need for a more violent & gritty sequel aka Red Dead Redemption 3.
3. A dystopian theme wouldn’t do justice with RDR’s rawness
Just try to imagine a Texan cowboy roaming around in a dystopian world similar to Cyberpunk 2077, shooting enemies with his shotgun while riding his horse and shouting “Yee haw” – it’s quite an unpleasant mental picture that is antithetical to the whole point of Red Dead Redemption. No dust while flying riding horses, no villains with strong accents, no more snowy landscapes or water bodies glistening in sunlight, no feeling of brotherhood and no more bricks or wood to be seen in houses will make a true RDR fan want to throw up on his computer desk. RDR’s magic will reduce to nothing if a modern world setting is introduced in Red Dead Redemption 3.
Now try imagining a game with The Walking Dead’s character “Daryl Dixon” as the protagonist. This aspirational zombie-killing game could become Red Dead Redemption 3 but it won’t take more than a few minutes for the gamers to get bored out of their minds without hearing RDR’s iconic dialogues or engaging in a chaotic gunfight. Overall, neither the dystopian world nor the zombie apocalypse could become the future theme for Red Dead Redemption 3.
4. Red Dead Redemption 2 is like the hottest girl in the class
Megan Fox was only 21 years old when Transformers 1 was released and if you’re a guy, then it’s impossible to forget how stunning she looked. Basically, Megan peaked at her level of beauty and feminine attractiveness and was called a “sex symbol” in her early 20s. Just like Megan, Red Dead Redemption also peaked early in visual gorgeousness and cinematic storytelling with Red Dead Redemption 2, and there’s nothing that isn’t already mind-blowing, that Red Dead Redemption 3 will bring to the table. It’s better to let RDR 2 be the best and last game of the franchise than make a humiliating sequel.
5. Red Dead Redemption 3 could become the game version of Back to The Future 3
While the refreshingly original story of “Back to the Future 1” and the creative genius of “Back to the Future 2” were praised for their exhilarating plot and nerve-wracking moments, the last movie of the franchise i.e. “Back to the Future 3” was looked down upon for its lackluster storytelling and a lack of creativity. It seemed like the creators of “Back to the Future 3” ran out of exciting ideas and hurried into making a disappointing sequel to cash grab on the goodwill earned from the previous 2 blockbuster movies of the franchise.
Just like the creators of “Back to the Future 3”, the makers of Red Dead Redemption 3 might have run out of the creative juices, that once raged like a tsunami in their brains while making RDR 1 and RDR 2. There’s only so much originality you can bring in with a wild-west action-adventure theme. It’s better to not make Red Dead Redemption 3 as it might get repetitive and boring for the fans of the franchise who have already squeezed out every bit of thrill and joy from the first 2 games.
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