Red Dead Redemption 2 Shows It’s Time for Rockstar to Embrace a Bold Move

Sure, let’s dive into this. Bear with me while I ramble a bit. Or don’t. It’s your call.

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So, back in 2018, Rockstar whips out Red Dead Redemption 2, right? This thing’s like a beast of a game. And I mean, it’s got this whole cowboy-gone-bad vibe with Arthur Morgan, who’s like living in the end times for Wild West gunslingers. It’s emotional, punchy, and, oh yeah, absurdly fun. Just an FYI in case you’ve been living under a rock or something.

Okay, here’s the part that messes with my head, or maybe I’m just weird? There are these Easter eggs sprinkled around, but not just the cute kind—nope, we’re talking ghost stories and UFOs. Yeah, Rockstar loves to chuck spooky stuff in their games, and Red Dead’s got loads of it. Like, really, they’ve even tossed a Strange Tales of the West update in their online mode. Four new spooky missions where you’d half-expect a vampire to pop out while roasting marshmallows. That’s just a taste, mind you.

And seriously, why hasn’t Rockstar gone all-in on a supernatural game? They clearly dig this stuff. I mean, I can’t stop thinking about it.

Now, shifting gears here—hold up—remember the Undead Nightmare DLC from RDR1? John Marston vs. zombies. Combating the walking dead in the Wild West? Pure genius. Despite its brilliance, RDR2 lacks that DLC flair. Bummer, right? It’s like Rockstar is teasing us.

Speaking of undead, Rockstar killed this project called “Z” a while back. Zombie apocalypse on some rainy Scottish isle. Picture gloomy landscapes and people freaking out—not so cheerful maybe, but then it got trashed for being too dark. Ironically, now everyone loves that stuff. Who doesn’t get a kick out of doomsday scenarios these days?

I’m convinced Rockstar could spin gold with a paranormal game. Humor? Check. Spooks? Double-check. Toss these into a blender and call it a day, Rockstar! It’s like they’re sitting on a treasure chest and can’t find the key.

And randomly, guess what the devs of “Z” ended up making? Freakin’ GTA: San Andreas. Small side note, but anyway, if Rockstar is listening (they aren’t), we’re ready. Drop the horror game already. Who knows if they ever will, though.

Anyway, I’m off. Something about this topic just gets me jabbering.