Red Dead Online, the multiplayer counterpart toRed Dead Redemption 2, recently got its first big update in years with Strange Tales of the West. In this update, the paranormal and bizarre are given the spotlight, bringing an extra dose of weirdness toRed Dead Redemption 2.
What’s even more exciting, though, is thatStrange Tales of the Westis the first volume of what’s expected to be a series of updates. Right now, it’s unclear how many volumes Rockstar plans to add toRed Dead Onlinein the future, but even just one more is a great promise. There’s no telling what Strange Tales of the West Vol. 2 will feature, but when it comes to aliens, Rockstar may want to save that forGTA 6.
Both Franchises Have Long Histories of Embracing the Strange
BetweenGTA 5’s Bigfoot, UFOs, and Mount Chiliad mystery andRDR2’s extensive list of weird encounters, Rockstar has made it clear that the company enjoys dabbling in the paranormal, and there are plenty of fresh cryptids that could be showcased in Strange Tales of the West Vol. 2. SinceRDR2has its own UFO, it would make a lot of sense for the second volume to feature a mission centered around the extraterrestrial, but between that andGTA 6’s inevitable Easter eggs, it could quickly become overkill.
RDR2has featurea a vampire, ghosts, and even a cave hermit who claims to be the devil.
GTA 6’s Paranormal Moments Need to Feel Special
Since the fictional state of Leonida is inspired by Florida, there are plenty of ways forGTA 6to feature cryptids.Florida’s version of Bigfoot is known as the Skunk Ape, and myths of giant alligators continue to drive home the terrifying nature of the state’s swamps. WithRed Dead Online’s mission “Strange Tales of the Bayou” experimenting with its own version of swamp monsters, there is already overlap happening that may need to be avoided whenGTA 6arrives.
Strange Tales of the West Vol. 2 could arrive at any time. Whether it’s next month, the end of this year, or even closer toGTA 6’s launch, the next update may want to ensure that its paranormal creatures are beings that can only be experienced in that update.GTA 6potentially giving a double dose of alien content to players runs the risk of such reveals not feeling as exciting.
Other Cryptids and Folklore Monsters RDR2 Could Explore
Red Dead Onlinestill has plenty of strange creatures to work with. Of course,GTA 6could experiment more with these kinds of beings, too, but they work better withRed Dead Redemption’s western era.GTA 6’s modern setting might be a better place to add UFO Easter eggs, especially with the game’s teased emphasis on social media. When encountering a UFO, or even possibly an alien out inthe swamps of Leonida, trying to capture a picture or selfie before it disappears would be a lot of fun.
Rockstar has made it clear that the company enjoys dabbling in the paranormal
GTA 6 is Set to Be Next Year’s Goliath
As Tom Petty sang in the firstGTA 6trailer, it’s been a “long, long road” for the game to finally get here, but it’s now less than a year away from launch. With two strong trailers and a confirmed release date,the hype forGTA 6is growing with each passing day. Whether paranormal Easter eggs are in the base version ofGTA 6or its eventual online version, aliens and UFOs might be more exciting to come across in Leonida than in the next Strange Tales of the West volume.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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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.
