Red Dead Redemption 3 Debate – Fans Divided Over a Sequel vs. an Anthology

Red Dead Redemption 3 Fans Divided Over a Sequel

The legacy of the Red Dead Redemption series is a towering achievement in gaming, making the question of its future a passionate topic of debate. With Red Dead Redemption 2 often hailed as a near-perfect masterpiece, fans are now grappling with a difficult question: should there be a third game, and if so, what form should it take?

A recent discussion on the game’s subreddit has highlighted a clear divide in the community. While some players are perfectly satisfied with the concluded stories of Arthur Morgan and John Marston, a strong contingent is hungry for more—but not necessarily a direct sequel or prequel.

The most popular emerging idea is for Red Dead Redemption 3 to be an anthology entry. This approach would move the franchise away from the Van der Linde gang saga and into a completely new chapter of the American frontier. Proponents argue that the next game should exist in the same rich, fictional universe but follow a brand-new set of characters in a different location and time period.

As one highly upvoted user explained, this would allow Rockstar to craft a fresh narrative without forcing connections to previous games. “I’d be fine with a couple little hidden Easter eggs… But those references to older games in a series usually feel forced and shoehorned and lame. Honestly, I just want another Rockstar made Red Dead game that has the same level of care and polish.”

This sentiment was widely echoed, with others agreeing that the “Red Dead” title should be treated like the Grand Theft Auto series—a banner for top-tier stories within a shared genre, rather than a continuous narrative. The core desire is simply for another immersive, painstakingly detailed open-world western from Rockstar, regardless of its connection to existing lore.

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While the developer is currently focused on the imminent release of Grand Theft Auto VI, the community‘s debate proves that the appetite for a return to the frontier is stronger than ever. The consensus isn’t on if there should be another game, but on how it should honor the past while boldly riding into new territory.