Is red dead redemption a sequel to grand theft auto san andreas?

Red Dead Redemption is not a sequel to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The two games exist in separate fictional universes within Rockstar Games' portfolio. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, released in 2004, is set in 1992 in the fictional state of San Andreas (based on California and Nevada) and follows Carl 'CJ' Johnson as he navigates gang life and corruption. Red Dead Redemption, released in 2010, is set in 1911 in the fictional state of New Austin and follows outlaw John Marston in a Western-themed world. These games share no narrative continuity, characters, or timeline connections. They are distinct franchises within Rockstar's catalog, with Grand Theft Auto focusing on modern urban crime and Red Dead focusing on the Western genre.