Red Dead Redemption 2was launched in 2018 and has cemented itself as one of the best action-adventure games of all time. However, the online version didn’t get as much acclaim as the original game and mainly got mixed reviews. Moreover, as Rockstar plans to prioritize the development ofGrand Theft Auto 6, it has announced thatno more updates forRed Dead Onlinewill be rolled out this year.
When the game initially launched, fans were skeptical of the main character, Arthur Morgan, as most expected to play as John Marston. Regardless, Arthur Morgan was loved by gamers and critics alike and is now regarded as one of themost iconic cowboy video game characters.
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Naturally, Arthur Morgan has been the subject of numerous fan paintings and illustrations, and artists are keen to show their admiration for the game’s protagonist. Many of these artworks go viral, like thepencil drawing of Arthur Morgan inRed Dead Redemption 2and his comic book-style version. In contrast, some people use other avenues to channel their creativity, like Reddit user Klayz0r, who usedRed Dead Redemption 2’s in-game customization options to give Arthur a distinct look. Klayz0r uploaded an image on the social media platform showing Arthur Morgan dressed and groomed like Vladimir Lenin, the Communist leader of the erstwhile Soviet Union. The user took advantage of multiple clothing and hairstyle choices inRed Dead Redemption 2to make Arthur look like Lenin.
The post is titled “Psst. You guys wanna start a communist revolution?” and has been highly appreciated by the Reddit community, who gave it more than 1,000 upvotes and more than a 94 percent upvote ratio. Moreover, the Redditors also pointed out the striking resemblance between Klayz0r’s Arthur Morgan and Walter White fromBreaking Bad, and many suggested the character could also be called Walter Red. At the same time, others stressed the significance of the color red forRed Dead Redemption 2and the Soviet Communist Era. One of the most popular comments reads, “A man opens his door and gets sent to a gulag, and you think that of me? No, I am the one who knocks!”
This is not the first timeRed Dead Redemption 2players have fiddled with Arthur’s appearance and given him the look of an eminent personality. Gamers have used numerous hairstyles and outfit choices to create many notable variants of the protagonist, including a famousPeaky Blindersversion of Arthur Morgan.
Red Dead Redemption 2is available now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
