Fans of the series are left with questions as Rockstar Games continues to create the big and fascinating world of Red Dead Redemption: will Red Dead Redemption 3 continue the story of Jack Marston’s journey where the first game left off, or will it be a prequel to Red Dead Redemption 2? Both possibilities have interesting story lines, and Rockstar can decide to pursue either one of them in order to widen the Red Dead Redemption world. A sequel would look at the effects of John Marston’s life and death through the eyes of his son, while a prequel would go even further into the troubled and intriguing background of the Dutch Van Der Linde gang. Either way, Red Dead Redemption 3 is expected to enhance the story of this game series.

An intriguing opportunity for Rockstar to go into the past of the Van Der Linde gang before the events of Red Dead Redemption 2 would be a prequel to the video game. Players would learn more about the issues within the gang, especially how Dutch Van Der Linde’s once-enthusiastic leadership declined into the insane behavior shown in Red Dead Redemption 2. As time went on, their unity was destroyed and Dutch’s gang became unpredictable, despite the fact that they were once a brave group fighting for freedom and independence.

The events leading up to the gang disbanding could be explained by a prequel. How did Dutch end up using Arthur Morgan as his right-hand man? What caused Dutch and Micah Bell or Dutch and Hosea Matthews to become disconnected? Exploring the relationships within the gang, betrayals, and problems would give Red Dead fans the emotional weight and depth that they need. These components are key for storytelling.

The early years of the gang’s robberies and their interactions with important people like John Marston, who would have been significantly younger, are an intriguing aspect that could be explored in a prequel. Before he turned into the character that we see in both the first and second games, it would be an opportunity to see more of a relaxed, enthusiastic John. The mystery of what happened during the Blackwater robbery would also be solved by a prequel.

On the other hand, a Red Dead Redemption sequel would focus on Jack, who is the son of John Marston. One of the most memorable moments in this video game series was when federal agents killed John in Red Dead Redemption, but it left players players wondering what would happen to Jack when the credits played.

The fact that we never saw Jack grow up the way we did his father, John, is what makes his story so fascinating. Given that Jack was a teenager when his father died, the story of a possible follow-up could show him all grown up, perhaps choosing to carry on the outlaw legacy. How Jack balances his father’s beliefs with the harsh realities of the New West would be fascinating to watch.

Red Dead Redemption 2’s release was special in many ways, but the way that it made a new context of the original game was one of its biggest impacts. Players discovered the close relationship between Arthur and John in Red Dead Redemption 2, which gave John’s character an even greater story. In the first game, John often said, “You left me to die,” to his former gang members. Before the second game, this statement was a little unclear. Players see the entire scope of Dutch’s, as well as Javier and Bill’s betrayal of Arthur and John in the prequel, not only in terms of deserting John, but also by turning on the two of them and siding with Micah when Arthur revealed that he was working with the Pinkerton Detective Agency.

Both a prequel and a sequel to Red Dead Redemption would give players incredible opportunities to deepen the series’ tradition, expand on our beloved characters, and explore new perspectives on the themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the collapse of the Old West. A prequel could give us a more nuanced understanding of the Van Der Linde gang’s rise and fall, while a sequel could provide closure to the adventures of the Marston family, particularly Jack, as he seeks to set his own destiny in the wake of his father’s tragic death.

In conclusion, the direction Rockstar chooses will depend on the kind of story they wish to tell. Whether it’s the tragic history of a gang breaking up because of its own ambitions or the personal journey of a son seeking justice for his father, Red Dead Redemption 3 has the potential to continue the series’ legacy of fascinating, emotional storytelling. The West may no longer be a thing, but the stories that come from it are just beginning.