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John Marston
CharacterRed Dead Redemption 2
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John Marston is a central character and gang member in the Van der Linde gang, who becomes the playable protagonist of the Epilogue. Players seek him out during the story to initiate missions such as train robberies and wagon heists, or play as him to complete post-game activities.
- Type
- Character
- Where to find them
- Chapters 1–6: Whichever temporary camp the Van der Linde gang establishes across the map
- Collectibles
- unique weapons: completed by playing as John Marston during the Epilogue
- hunting requests: completed by playing as John Marston during the Epilogue
- grave visits: completed by playing as John Marston during the Epilogue
- Missions
- Pouring Forth Oil – I · story · Chapter 2: Horseshoe Overlook
- Pouring Forth Oil – II · story · Chapter 2: Horseshoe Overlook
- Pouring Forth Oil – IV · story · Chapter 2: Horseshoe Overlook
- •John Marston does not act as a mission giver for Stranger side quests or gang hideout raids in the main story.
- •The mission 'Pouring Forth Oil II' permanently locks out if the player fails to steal an oil wagon in time, as John Marston steals it instead.
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