Everything You Need to Know About Epilogues in Red Dead Redemption 2 

Red Dead Redemption is a massive open-world game with tons of missions and storylines that can take several hours to complete. After going through six full-blown chapters, the main storyline ends, meaning players can access additional in-game content like the epilogue.  

Players are given access to two epilogue chapters after completing the final quest in Red Dead Redemption 2. These missions provide closure to characters like John and Abigail after the main story.  

In this article, readers will learn about every crucial detail they need to know about the epilogue chapters in Red Dead Redemption 2. 

What do you do in the epilogue in Red Dead Redemption 2?  

Players will take on the character of John Marston in the epilogue of Red Dead Redemption 2. As they complete more missions, the new protagonist learns how to live a peaceful life in the Wild West.  

To explain, John Marston will take on a job as a farmhand and learn to tone down his aggressive nature. As you move ahead in the story, the hot-tempered protagonist learns to stay calm and reevaluate what he wants to prioritize in life.  

This epilogue will establish John’s place in the first rendition of Red Dead Redemption. The game divides the epilogue into two chapters that involve around 6-7 hours of gameplay. They are:  

I. Epilogue Part 1  

Epilogue Part 1 begins a few years later after the events of Red Dead Redemption 2. In this chapter, John moves to Strawberry to find some work and live a good life with Abigail, his wife, and Jack, his son.  

“The Wheel” is the first mission players will take on in this chapter, where the protagonist has to take back a stolen wagon. Likewise, in “Home of the Gentry,” John will have to go to the bank to get a loan and conclude the first part of the epilogue. 

II. Epilogue Part 2 

Epilogue Part 2 begins directly after the player completes “Home of the Gentry” and is the final chapter of the main story in RDR2. In this series of missions, John will learn to settle down and bring a conclusion to his storyline.  

The first mission in this chapter is titled “Bare Knuckle Friendships,” in which the player has to travel to Saint-Denis and find Charles. The story concludes with “American Venom,” where John has to help Sadie catch Cleet before he escapes.  

What happens to Arthur’s Items after completing the main story in Red Dead Redemption 2?  

After reaching the epilogue, all horses Arthur collected during the main campaign are gone forever. On top of that, all his money is taken away, but John receives $20,000, sufficient to buy anything in-game.  

The protagonist will receive all of Arthur’s outfits and weapons after completing a few missions in the epilogue. Therefore, it’s recommended for players to spend the cash before they start the main story quest, “Red Dead Redemption.” 

Rewards for Completing Epilogue in Red Dead Redemption 2 

Players will receive $20,000, a house and ranch in the Great Plains in West Elizabeth for completing the epilogue in Red Dead Redemption 2.  

The ranch will act as a replacement for the camp when players would play Arthur in the main storyline. In other words, they can sleep, eat, switch clothing, and fast travel to other areas in-game by using the place.  

What can you do after completing the epilogue in Red Dead Redemption 2?  

Players can explore new areas like New Austin, hunt legendary animals, collect horses, and complete additional side questing after finishing the epilogue in Red Dead Redemption 2, helping you to complete 100 percent of the game and earn that achievement.  

However, if gamers aren’t satisfied and want something more to do, they can always try out Red Dead Online, which has daily quests and other missions to keep themselves busy. 

About Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2, prequel to 2010’s Red Dead Redemption, is an action-adventure game produced and released by Rockstar Games in 2018. The story, set in 1899, follows outlaw Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang.

Red Dead Redemption 2 portrays the Wild West, while being set in the fictional Western and Southern United States.