Summary
Red Dead Redemption 2tells the story of the Van der Linde gang as they struggle with changing times. The gang, which once got away with living as outlaws, now has to contend with industrialization and the encroachment of law and order in the Wild West. At the center of the story is Arthur Morgan, who navigates his morality, mortality, and loyalty to his gang.
After the success ofRed Dead Redemption 2, fans are eager to see what magic Rockstar can cook up with the franchise yet again. There has been much speculation on what period the nextRed Dead Redemptiongame will inhabit. It might be a good idea to stick toRed Dead Redemption 2’s period, as there is still a lot to explore.
Red Dead Redemption 2is set during thedying days of the American Frontier, better known as the Wild West. Many aspects of this era are depicted in great detail inRed Dead Redemption 2.
The rise of law and order in the Wild West is represented by thePinkerton National Detective Agency. The organization proves to be a constant thorn in the side of the Van der Linde gang. The Pinkertons were present during the boat robbery enacted by the Van der Linde gang in Blackwater in 1899. The agency is based on the real-world Pinkerton Agency founded by Allan Pinkerton in 1850. At the height of its power between 1870 and 1890, it was the world’s largest private law enforcement organization.
The era of the Wild West is steeped in myth. One of the central aspects of the legend of the Wild West is the bandit. These miscreants roamed in gangs, robbing trains, banks, and stagecoaches.The Van der Linde gangis very much a group of bandits, and they are seen robbing trains and banks multiple times. Dutch’s crew isn’t the only assortment of bandits around. The gang feuds with the O’Driscoll gang and others like the Del Lobo gang and the Lemoyne Raiders.
One of the prevailing themes ofRed Dead Redemption 2is change. Things aren’t as they were in the past, and this is difficult for the Van der Linde gang to grapple with. The big drive for change comes from industrialization and the accelerating improvement of technology. One of the ways this is depicted is through the construction of the railroad. As the story progresses, construction continues until nature has been pushed aside for the sake of human transportation.
With the next game in the series, it is understandable that players would expect Rockstar to explore a new era, such as theCivil War or the Great War. However, the best move may be to remain withinRed Dead Redemption 2’s period, which is eventful enough to carry another game.
To prevent things from getting stagnant, thenextRed Dead Redemptiongamecould switch up the characters, lifestyles, cultures, or even regions. One of the ways this could be done is by focusing on the Native American tribes. During American Expansionism, Native American tribes were negatively affected and suffered from depopulation and the loss of territory. It would be interesting to enjoy a Wild WestRed Dead Redemptiongame from the Native American perspective. WhileRed Dead Redemption 3has yet to be announced by Rockstar, there is plenty of room for the franchise to expand.
