Is John Marston a real?

John Marston is a fictional character in the Red Dead video game series by Rockstar Games.

Is Arthur Morgan based on a real person?

Mifune Men

Mifune isn't the only performer whose characters inspired Arthur Morgan, though many of the other Western leads he inherits his personality from were themselves based on Kurosawa characters.

Is Red Dead Based on a true story?

The story is set in a fictionalized representation of the United States in 1899 and follows the exploits of outlaw Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang, who must deal with the decline of the Wild West whilst attempting to survive against government forces, rival gangs, and other adversaries.

What is John Marston's real name?

While it never seriously comes up during a conversation between John and Jack, no member of the Dutch Van Der Linde Gang discusses it, and Abigail never calls him by his entire name, Jack Marston's real name is John Marston Jr--as identified in Red Dead Redemption pamphlets and credits.

Why does John Marston look like Arthur?

Many players believe that the developers placed John Marston's skin on Arthur Morgan's character model. The build of this version of Marston does looks very similar to that other protagonist. And it doesn't seem unreasonable as dozens of players report mistaking the John Marston of the epilogue with Arthur Morgan.

The Tragic Life Of John Marston

Does Red Dead 1 mention Arthur?

Eagle-eyed players of the original Red Dead Redemption have spotted an interesting reference to its prequel's main protagonist, Arthur Morgan. The connection can be found in one of the newspapers available for purchase in game.

Why can't John Marston swim?

Canonically, John Marston just never learned how to swim. This explains why something as simple as jumping in a lake can be deadly for John in Red Dead Redemption 2. Since John couldn't swim in the first game, and RDR2 is its prequel, it stands to reason that John wouldn't know how to swim then either.

Who killed John Marston?

With his old gang dead, John and his family are returned to their ranch. He spends some time working on the ranch, but it is soon attacked by U.S. soldiers, and Uncle is killed. John defends his family, but is shot and killed by a gang of soldiers and Ross. His body is buried on a hillside at the ranch.

How old was Arthur Morgan when he died?

Arthur died at age 35 or 36, from tuberculosis. This is when the famous gunslinger Doc Holiday died in real life, who also had tuberculosis. With low honour, Arthur is a villain protagonist who only really cares about himself.

Will there be a RDR3?

Even though RDR3 could be better than RDR2 once it comes out, it's clear that won't be happening anytime soon. Red Dead Redemption 3 is worth waiting for, but that doesn't change the fact that it won't be coming out for a long time.

Why is Arthur not mentioned in rdr1?

No, he died in 1899. Red Dead Redemption 1 takes place in 1911. Plus, his grave site is not in the first game because the new locations were not accessible to players of the first game.

How old is John Marston?

Arthur meets a 12 year old John Marston in 1885, through Dutch's rescue of the boy from a lynching after he had stolen from homesteaders. John was therefore born in 1873 which makes him 26 in Red Dead Redemption 2 and 38 in Red Dead Redemption.

Can Arthur Morgan Be Saved?

In Red Dead Redemption 2, protagonist Arthur Morgan contracts a serious case of tuberculosis. Unfortunately, there is no chance for his survival.

Can you find Arthur's body?

Arthur Morgan's grave is located east of Donner Falls and northeast of Bacchus Station in Ambarino. It's in a fittingly wonderful spot overlooking the valley and the mountains. Those who finished the game with high honor will find his grave covered in flowers.

What happens if Arthur dies with low honor?

In the case that Arthur has low honor, Micah will execute him and Arthur ends his life in the turmoil that he lived it. His grave, in this case, will be weathered, dilapidated, and without flowers—a coyote will stand by.

Can John find Arthur's body?

Arthur's Grave – Can be visited as John Marston after Arthur Morgan's death, located on top of the mountain to the northeast of Bacchus bridge. Whether players had high or low honor as Arthur Morgan will impact the epitaph, with high honor also spawning an eagle and low honor spawning a coyote.

What is Jack Marston's fake name?

They eventually arrive in Strawberry to try their luck there where Abigail and Jack land a job in the town clinic and, under the pseudonym "Jim Milton", John temporarily gets a job working for the general store, delivering goods to David Geddes at Pronghorn Ranch.

What are Arthur's last words?

Arthur's last words to Micah Bell if he has low honor. DAMN US BOTH! You let him damn us all, Dutch.

What does John Marston fear?

[Spoiler] John Marston Confronts his Fear of Water.

Is John Marston half blind?

Apparently he wasn't supposed to be blind, but had visual impairments in that eye.

What can you do as Arthur but not John?