Fans are likely to connect the Red Dead Redemption franchise with its counterpart, Grand Theft Auto, since both are created by Rockstar and feature similar gameplay. The tone and characters of the two series are also similar, leading some fans to believe the games might actually take place within the same universe. The two most recent games, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5, both feature a UFO sighting that may serve as key evidence for the connected universe theory.

Despite its realistic setting within late 19th century America, Red Dead Redemption 2 features plenty of absurd Easter eggs for players to discover. One such event is RDR2's hidden UFO sighting, which can be found as soon as the player is free to travel to the state of New Hanover. Once in New Hanover, the player can find an abandoned cabin with a note that triggers the event. If players then return to the cabin at exactly 2 AM, Arthur can witness a spaceship moving through a glowing green sky.

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In Grand Theft Auto 5, there is a similar Easter egg. Although there are actually multiple interactions that Grand Theft Auto players can have with aliens, one in particular stands out: Players who have finished the game can go to the top of Mt. Chiliad to see a UFO, but, similar to Red Dead Redemption's sighting, they must go at night to see the brightly glowing spaceship. Since Rockstar made the events so alike, it is worth wondering if this can help verify the connected universe.

Further Evidence That Red Dead Redemption and GTA Share A World

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Although the UFO sightings may be strong grounds for the theory, they are far from the only evidence. The most telling proof of GTA and Red Dead's connection may be a book within Grand Theft Auto 5, titled "Red Dead" and written by a "J. Marston." Whether that "J" stands for John or Jack is up for debate, but it is a clear indication of a possible connection between the worlds. Considering both games conveniently take place in different time periods, it is a realistic theory for players to consider.

Still, there are reasons to believe the game worlds are not connected. Despite both franchises taking place in a fictional United States of America, Red Dead has different state names than GTA. For example, Red Dead Redemption 2 mentions the state of California, whereas Grand Theft Auto's San Andreas is clearly meant to be California. This is just a minor difference between the worlds, however, and the name could easily have been changed in the 100 years between games.

Whether the UFO event was added to confirm a connection between Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption is up for debate, but either way, both games have plenty of fun references to the other for players to find. As Rockstar fans wait eagerly for news about Grand Theft Auto 6, they can also remain on the lookout for any details that may confirm the world's connection to Red Dead Redemption.

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