Red Dead Redemption sequel

Red Dead Redemption sequel “is in the works potentially for a 2014 launch”

Monday, 27th January 2014 09:14 GMT 20 By Matt Martin
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Take-Two and Rockstar Games could be gearing up for the announcement and release of the third title in the Red Dead series, according to a report by Baird Equity Research.

The research firm expects key announcements this year in order for Take-Two to meet guidelines it has issued to shareholders for the next financial year.

“Take Two continues to produce some of the highest-quality console and PC games, which we believe should transition well on next-gen platforms,” said analyst Colin Sebastian in the 2014 Video Game Industry Predictions and Q4 Results Preview.



“We expect product announcements over the next year such as extending GTA V to other platforms (e.g., PC, next-gen consoles), the next Red Dead, etc., to help improve revenue and earnings visibility. In addition, the company has significant potential to grow digital/onnline revenues, which should help improve gross margins and add visibility to growth.”

He added: “We expect PC version of GTA V in 2014. Recently, Amazon.com posted a product listing for a PC-version of the company’s blockbuster franchise Grand Theft Auto V (GTA). While a PC version would not be a big surprise, this indirect confirmation of the game helps to provide some added visibility to consensus F2015 (Mar) estimates.

“In fact, we have previously published that GTA-extensions are in the development pipeline, and likely needed for the company to hit FY targets. We also believe the next Red Dead game is in the works potentially for a 2014 launch.”

It’s worth noting that Rockstar and Take-Two are well known for announcing but then delaying even its biggest games, although CEO Strauss Zelnick mentioned the franchise in July last year.

This report from July 2012 suggests the next title in the franchise will be called Red Dead Rebellion.
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Katana67

RDR is perhaps my favorite game of all time in terms of a whole package. Wonderful story, wonderful gunplay, wonderful open-world design, wonderful multiplayer (for the most part). KOTOR is up there as well, although not necessarily a fair comparison being fairly limited in scope (although no less awesome).

I can only fathom how awesome it'd be now that next-gen (current-gen) has been unleashed. I sincerely hope that open-world games are the calling card of this generation. With Watch Dogs, The Division, a potential RDR 2, among others... certainly seems to be shaping up this way.

I am truly excited for another RDR installment. My body and social life are ready.




DerpSlayer Katana67

I came here to say same. RDR really is my "desert island" game and the one title holding me back from selling my dust collecting 360. So immersive just stopping and taking it all in, actually feeling like being in a wide open, desolate place - wind is blowing, theres sound of wildlife in distance, sometimes lightning and rain as you're riding to find some person in some town. Resisting the urge to fast travel was key.

On paper that doesnt sound particularly unique - certainly same elements are found in Skyrim for example. But nothing has blended and brought it together in as seemless and polished a way. Not clunky Skyrim, not Witcher, or Fallout, or really anything else you can think of in terms of openworlders. Not even GTA4 or 5. Its magic and you don't want to leave it.


Just saying Katana67

When it comes to open world gameplay, R* is the best to do it. I didn't pass a single R* title in my life except for L.A. Noire.


Joel Santana Mod

Would rather much see a new Red Dead on the next-gen platforms than GTA V, since it was a letdown.


dieger Joel Santana

Really? the singleplayer looks fun as hell

rdr is awesome so hope it comes to next gen i wouldn't even care if it was exactly the same as the old verison lol