Later entries move away from the Aztec gold. The Cartel focuses on modern drug wars in Juarez, while Gunslinger features only minor nods to the legend, such as old Spanish coins that resemble the medallion. Chapter IV (Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood)

In the Call of Juarez video game series, the "Treasures of the Aztecs"—specifically the —serve as the central mythological driver for the plot, symbolizing the destructive power of greed. The Legend and the Curse

Billy Candle spends two years fruitlessly searching for the gold before returning home to Hope, Texas. The game ends with the discovery of the temple, which ultimately leads to the final confrontation between Billy, Reverend Ray, and the antagonist Juarez.