Summary
One of the main themes ofRed Dead Redemption 2is progress and change. The Van der Linde gang has to deal with the incoming wave of modernity which threatens their outlaw way of life, with both positive and negative consequences. Characters like Dutch Van der Linde struggle to accept and adapt to change while the rest of society embraces it.
There are many ways a sense of change is present inRed Dead Redemption 2. One of the ways Rockstar ensures players feel like modernity is encroaching is through side missions that show off new technology that is being invented. It would be a good idea for the nextRed Dead Redemptiongame to also feature such missions, as it gives the franchise a chance to show off inventions of the early 20th century.
IfRed Dead Redemption 3takes place directly after the events ofRed Dead Redemptionand the prequel, it would provide the franchise another chance to explore the emerging tech of the early 20th century.
When Arthur Morgan visitsSaint-Denis, he meets an inventor named Marko Dragic. The first time the two cross paths, Marko is maneuvering a remote-controlled submarine which Arthur eventually takes control of to convince Marcelle that the technology is real and Marko is not a fraud. If Arthur successfully completes the mission, the inventor invites him to his lab in Doverhill.
The two meet again whenArthur Morganvisits the lab. There, he finds Marko creating a robot, and he asks Arthur for help setting up electrical conductors outside the lab. Marko is able to bring the robot to life, which leaves him joyful. When Arthur visits the lab again later, he discovers that the inventor has been killed by his own creation, and Arthur uses an electric lantern to find the murderous robot. Though it may not be entirely historically accurate, Marko’s storyline is an entertaining one that showcases the concept of technological advancement.
Arturo Bullard Also Has an Invention
Arthur also gets to witness new technology during his encounter with Arturo Bullard. Arturo agrees to take Arthur on a hot air balloon ride to scout the prison and ensure that John Marston is really there. Arthur is made to control the hot air balloon and after confirming that John is in the prison, they witness Sadie being attacked byO’Driscoll gang members. Consequently, Arthur has to shoot at the enemies from the hot air balloon. Unfortunately, Arturo is shot and he doesn’t survive. Once again, players get to toy around with emerging technology, and this time it allows Arthur to take to the skies.
IfRed Dead Redemption 3takes place directly after the events ofRed Dead Redemptionand the prequel, it would provide the franchise another chance to explore the emerging tech of the early 20th century. There are a few types of technology that could make an appearance:
Red Dead Redemptionis a franchise that places a great emphasis on its narrative and themes. The games could continue to make social commentary by focusing on more emerging technology to illustrate how it affected society in the 20th century. It doesn’t have to be entirely historically accurate, andRockstar Gamescould have some fun with it, ensuring players have enjoyable side missions to play around with.
Red Dead Redemption 2
WHERE TO PLAY
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.
