Red Dead Redemption 2 used its prequel status to introduce many new characters, with one of the most notable being Sadie Adler. After the Van der Linde gang comes across the newly widowed Sadie, she joins their ranks. She eventually proves herself as a strong fighter, which leads her to becoming an armed member of Dutch's group. She's since become one of the most interesting characters of Red Dead Redemption 2, and her story may not be over just yet.

Following the events of RDR2, Sadie's fate is a mystery. She had expressed the desire to go to South America, but it's unknown if she made it. Because of the harsh nature of the Wild West, there's no telling where Sadie could be, but making her the protagonist of RDR3 could finally lift the veil on such a mystery.

Most Red Dead Redemption 2 Players Have Never Met These NPCs
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A Red Dead Redemption Game Starring Sadie Adler Might Look Different From Previous Entries

RDR3 Could Dive Deeper Into the Life of a Bounty Hunter

  • After the Van der Linde gang breaks up, Sadie becomes a successful bounty hunter.

Sadie's bounty-hunting prowess is ultimately what leads John Marston to know the whereabouts of Micah Bell. Sadie and John hunt down Micah, leading to the story's finale. The loss of her husband at the hands of the O'Driscoll Boys has made Sadie quite dangerous. The franchise has featured bounty hunting, but a Sadie-led game would likely make bounty hunting a central mechanic and one of the main points of the story.

RDR3 putting Sadie in the spotlight would be the perfect way to bring a complex bounty-focused story to life. She's truly a loose cannon, and seeing her potentially descend into more violence while trying to move on from her past pain could be compelling. A story that followed her journey to heal while also hunting down bounties could serve as a fascinating contrast, as her job would likely make it practically impossible to truly find peace. Arthur Morgan and John Marston's stories have been some of the best-written narratives in gaming, and Sadie's backstory sets the stage for a third narrative that holds just as much emotional weight.

Following the events of RDR2, Sadie's fate is a mystery.

A Change of Scenery Could Open Exciting Doors

Sadie's desire to go to South America could introduce a treasure trove of settings and cultures to explore. The Wild West has been at the heart of the Red Dead Redemption franchise, but that doesn't mean other regions of the Americas can't be explored. RDR1 gave an interesting peek into the Mexican Revolution, so Sadie making her way bounty-hunting through the United States, Mexico, and Central America in order to pay for her way to one of the many countries in South America isn't too outlandish of an idea.

South America could also make way for fresh hunting and wildlife encounters, allowing the franchise to fine-tune these mechanics.

From the beaches of Ecuador to Machu Picchu in Peru, the story of RDR3 making its way to South America has a deep well of beautiful scenery to look to for inspiration. Although located in the Caribbean, RDR2's Guarma level was a fun taste of what is possible in terms of exploring different landscapes.

After GTA 6, RDR3 Will Hopefully Be On the Horizon

  • GTA 6 is set to launch in 2025.

GTA 6 is the first game Rockstar has released since RDR2, and the hype is palpable. While exciting, this might also mean that RDR3 is likely a long time away at this point. There's no way to know for sure, but GTA 6 is bound to take up a lot of attention in the industry for a while. If RDR3 is ever revealed, it will be fascinating to see which character gets to take center stage.

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October 26, 2018
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
Developer(s)
Rockstar Games
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Rockstar Games
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RAGE
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Online Multiplayer
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