There are not many potential sequels within the video game industry that would be as massively anticipated asThe Last of Us Part 3andRed Dead Redemption 3. While neither of these titles has been officially confirmed by the respective developers, Naughty Dog and Rockstar, both are common subjects of debate and desire by huge swathes of fans across the gaming space.
It remains to be seen whether eitherThe Last of Us Part 3orRed Dead Redemption 3will ever come to fruition, but the two titles are on a uniquely comparable scale when it comes to the potential size of them and the fan reception that they would receive. Because of this, both games can be said to be in the same boat, with both sharing an overt amount of similarities within their current uncertainty.
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Of course,The Last of Us Part 3andRed Dead Redemption 3are so highly anticipated thanks to the prior success of both franchises.The Last of Usis one of the most synonymous franchises with PlayStation as a platform, currently taking the form of two massively well-received titles and a more recentThe Last of Uslive-action HBO showthat has increased the scope of the IPs' fanbase even further.
TheRed Dead Redemptionfranchiseis in a similar position, also currently being comprised of two games, with the IP being regarded by many as the ultimate Old West gaming experience. In particular, the second installments to both of these franchises were massive in their scale and ambition, ultimately curating an experience that would be extremely hard to match, let alone exceed.
The biggest pull factor ofRed Dead Redemption 2was the unprecedented level of detailthat the game possessed, while of course still utilizing the same familiar characters of the IP’s first installment. As well as this,The Last of Us 2was typified by its captivating and emotionally charged acting performances, with the most important figures from the franchise’s narrative delivering some of their most poignant and gripping character arc moments.
This is a shared negative that bothRed Dead Redemption 3andThe Last of Us 3possess, with both potential titles being inherently burdened with an even greater level of expectation than their respective predecessors. Both of these games would have to match these expectations despite their predecessors having already portrayed some of the most narratively poignant moments the franchises could possibly explore.
Of course, the other main similarity is thatRed Dead Redemption 3andThe Last of Us Part 3lack official informationsurrounding their development and if or when they’ll see the light of day. Despite the widespread discussion of the titles as well as the anticipation for them, neither game has been confirmed in any official capacity, which more than anything acts as a testament to the huge pressure and hype that these titles would receive should they ever release.
This further serves to exemplify the comparability of both franchises as a whole, with both possessing massive fan bases and producing record-breaking releases in their own right. WhileRockstar and Naughty Doghave already proven that this form of challenge can be beaten, to match the level of performance and detail thatThe Last of Us Part 3andRed Dead Redemption 3would require is a massively difficult task.
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