Red Dead Redemption 3 Will “Probably” Happen, But Series is a “Cohesive Two-Game Arc,” Says Houser

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Dan Houser, a co-founder of Rockstar Games and former lead writer, thinks a Red Dead Redemption 3 is probably going to happen, but he’s not entirely enthusiastic about it. He explained on the Lex Fridman Podcast that Grand Theft Auto works well as a series of separate stories, while Red Dead has a more connected narrative that feels complete after two games.

I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter online about what Rockstar Games has planned after GTA 6, and whether they might go back to making Western-themed games like Red Dead Redemption again. These comments just add fuel to that fire, and honestly, I’m really hoping they do!

You know, I can totally see another Red Dead game happening someday. But honestly, the two we have feel like a complete story to me. With Grand Theft Auto, each game was its own thing, but Red Dead feels different. It feels like a really solid two-part arc, and part of me would be a little bummed if they kept going with it. That being said, I get how these things work. I didn’t actually own the rights to the games, so it’s always possible someone else will pick it up and continue the story. It was awesome getting to work on them while I did, but you don’t always get to keep the IP.

As a big fan of the Red Dead series, I think the way the story was set up between the first two games is really important when thinking about a potential sequel. Arthur Morgan and John Marston’s stories felt so connected – like they finished each other’s arcs. That makes it tough for a third game to feel necessary and not just tacked on. It really has to earn its place, you know?

In reality, there’s still a good chance of another Red Dead game. The series is a consistently popular and valuable brand, and even Dan Houser, a key figure behind the games, admits a sequel is likely, though he might prefer to be involved directly.

Ultimately, if Rockstar decides to make another Red Dead game, it can’t just offer more of the same. A new map isn’t enough. Sam Houser’s comment about a two-game story arc suggests that any third installment needs to be truly innovative and offer a compelling new vision, as impactful as the stories of Arthur and John.

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2025-11-05 15:41