Can John Marston Inherit Arthur Morgan’s Fortune in Red Dead Redemption 2?
The burning question on every Red Dead Redemption 2 player’s mind: Can John Marston get Arthur Morgan’s money? The short answer is: No, Arthur’s cash doesn’t directly transfer to John at the end of Chapter 6. While John inherits Arthur’s guns and clothing, money, gold, food, herbs, and small animal carcasses are lost. However, fear not, aspiring rancher! John has several ways to build his wealth during the epilogue. He eventually recovers Dutch’s money (which is also the Blackwater money) from Micah and Dutch at the end of the epilogues. This effectively replaces any money you may have lost upon completing Chapter 6. The narrative decision to strip Arthur of his wealth before the epilogue emphasizes the Marston family’s initial struggles and their journey towards building a better life.
Understanding the Mechanics of Inheritance and Loss
The game mechanics intentionally separate Arthur’s and John’s finances to better reflect the story. Arthur’s accumulated wealth represents his past life as an outlaw, while John’s poverty underscores his desire for a fresh start. This is further highlighted by the fact that John and his family take out bank loans to build their home in Beecher’s Hope.
Why the Change?
The developers made a conscious choice to reset the economy to a certain extent for the epilogue. This allows players to experience John’s story of rebuilding his life from a humble starting point, and makes achieving wealth as John a satisfying gameplay goal. It adds another layer of depth to his personal narrative.
John Marston’s Path to Prosperity: 8 Ways to Get Rich
Don’t despair over the loss of Arthur’s fortune! John has plenty of opportunities to amass wealth in the epilogue. Here’s how:
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Complete Missions: Story missions and stranger missions offer significant payouts.
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Rob Banks and Trains: Embrace your inner outlaw (again) for quick cash injections.
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Locate Hidden Businesses: Discovering and exploiting these can lead to a steady income.
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Wrangle Horses and Wagons to Sell: A practical skill that translates to profit.
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Gamble: If you’re feeling lucky, high-stakes poker can be a lucrative (but risky) venture.
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Become a Bounty Hunter: Track down wanted criminals for a rewarding bounty.
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Loot Bodies: Don’t overlook fallen enemies – they often carry valuable items and cash.
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Locate Treasure: Hidden treasure maps lead to substantial gold and valuables.
FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Money and Inheritance in RDR2
1. Does money carry over from Arthur to John?
No. Money, gold, food, herbs, and small animal carcasses do not carry over. You will however, get Dutch’s money at the end of the epilogue chapters. You get to keep all clothes and weapons.
2. What happens to Arthur’s money after Guarma?
Arthur’s money is permanently lost after the Guarma chapter. Spend it before you go!
3. Can you get Dutch’s chest as John?
Yes, if you made the honorable choice to go with John at the end of the main story, Dutch’s chest will be untouched under the wagon in Beaver Hollow when you return as John.
4. How much money does John get from the Blackwater heist money?
In the mission “American Venom,” John finds a chest with the Blackwater money. His share of the cash is $20,000.
5. Can you find Arthur’s hidden stash of money anywhere as John?
No, Arthur’s personal stash does not transfer to John.
6. Can John complete Arthur’s side missions?
Yes, John can complete most of the Stranger Missions that Arthur was undertaking, except for those related to Mary Linton.
7. What items do carry over from Arthur to John?
John inherits Arthur’s weapons, clothing, and any progress made in the compendium (except for Guarma specific animals).
8. Can you still get 100% completion without the Guarma animals?
Yes. Guarma animals are not required for 100% game completion. The Guarma animals also are not required for the Zoologist and Skin Deep achievements.
9. Can I go to Blackwater as Arthur?
You can go to Blackwater, but you will be attacked by invisible snipers in New Austin.
10. Can you tame an Arabian horse as John?
Yes, you can find and tame the White Arabian horse again near Lake Isabella as John.
11. Why does Dutch leave John the money at the end?
After realizing his mistakes and Micah’s betrayal, Dutch allows John and Sadie to leave with the money as a form of redemption.
12. Can I ignore Marston’s debt recovery requests?
Ignoring debt recovery requests can lead to legal action and seizure of goods.
13. Why isn’t John wanted in Blackwater anymore?
Eight years have passed since the Blackwater heist, and authorities are no longer actively searching for John.
14. Can Arthur swim?
Arthur can swim, but his stamina depletes quickly. John can’t swim at all.
15. Is Arthur Dutch’s son?
While not biologically related, Arthur was effectively adopted by Dutch and Hosea Matthews, who acted as his father figures. You can always deepen your learning about games at the Games Learning Society (GamesLearningSociety.org).
Ultimately, while John doesn’t inherit Arthur’s pre-epilogue fortune directly, he has plenty of opportunities to make his own way and build a prosperous future for himself and his family. Embrace the challenges and the rewards, and experience the full depth of John Marston’s journey.