Redemption 2 〈2025-2027〉

: The world contains nods to Cormac McCarthy, such as a possible Blood Meridian reference [22].

: Arthur’s personal journal serves as a secondary narrative layer, documenting his internal thoughts and sketches of the world [25]. Redemption 2

: Players are active participants rather than mere spectators [12]. The length of play and character attachment create a "safe experimental space" for experiencing empathy for characters different from the player [12]. : The world contains nods to Cormac McCarthy,

: Beyond lore, newspapers provide access to side missions [10] and contain cheat codes that are only unlocked as the story progresses [1, 31]. The length of play and character attachment create

: The narrative explores themes of "murderous heroes" and "virtuous criminals," challenging players to find redemption in a world where the lines between evil and goodness are blurred [21].

: RDR2 is noted for addressing historical stereotypes and accurately representing people of color as cowboys, offering a more nuanced look at the "found family" dynamic within the gang [23]. III. Intertextuality and World-Building