Guerrilla Games’Horizonfranchise and Rockstar’sRed Dead Redemptionfranchise are both some of the best examples of open-world gaming. ThoughRed Dead Redemptionhas been relatively dormant for a while, it doesn’t necessarily mean that Rockstar has abandoned it afterRed Dead Redemption 2. If the studio does intend to continue the franchise, there is a lot it can learn fromHorizon, especially with how it handles its DLC. WithThe Frozen Wildsand with theupcomingBurning ShoresDLC, Aloy travels to new lands, which gives players exciting environments to explore. FutureRed Dead Redemptiongames should emulate this, allowing players to travel to new locations instead of treading old ground.
Games afterRed Dead Redemption 2have a few choices regarding where DLC could go. Mexico is frequently mentioned, which makes it a natural first choice. With Rockstar currently focused on the nextGrand Theft Autogame, it is unlikely that gamers will see much ofRed Dead Redemptionfor a while.
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The Various Locations of Horizon’s DLCs
Horizon Zero Dawnintroduced players to Aloy and her dystopian world filled with menacing machines. Despite the dangers lurking around every corner, post-apocalyptic Utah, Colorado, and Arizona have great beauty, as nature reclaimed most of the landscape, turning it into a lush wilderness. Half the fun of the game lies in exploring the map and admiring the world. Players can extend the game’s playtime withThe Frozen WildsDLC which is set inThe Cut where the Banuk tribe dwells. The Cut is a frosty depiction of Yellowstone where Aloy has to climb icy mountains. In addition to giving players a new environment to explore, The Cut introduces new terrifying machines to take down and another tribe to learn about.
Horizon Forbidden Westwill also be receiving DLC in the form ofBurning Shoreswhich will take Aloy to Los Angeles.The west coast has been turned into a volcanic archipelago, which should give players interesting environments to explore. There could also be new machines to battle, including a Horus Titan if hints in the reveal trailer are to be believed. The change of scenery will be sure to give players ample reason to return toHorizon Forbidden West. This is something Rockstar should pay attention to and attempt to emulate with theRed Dead Redemptionfranchise.
ThoughRed Dead Redemptionreceived DLC in the form ofUndead Nightmare,Red Dead Redemption 2got nothing. This is an unfortunate mistake that should not be replicated in futureRDRgames. Mexico is the most obvious location for DLC to go, as it is frequently mentioned in the franchise. The fictional Mexican territory of Nuevo Paraiso is referenced, and players visit it inRed Dead Redemption. A DLC could begin in Nuevo Paraiso and expand to include more of Mexico’s landscape.
Currently, Rockstar isn’t showing theRed Dead Redemptionfranchise too much attention. This has upset fans, but it is somewhat understandable, as the studio’smost anticipated game isGrand Theft Auto 6. However, Rockstar should not neglectRDR, as it has a loyal fan base. Future games in the franchise have the potential to take open-world gaming to the next level once again if they take a note fromHorizonand explore more locations in its DLC.
Red Dead Redemption 2is available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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