Can You Find the Money in Beaver Hollow in Red Dead Redemption 2?
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The short answer is: Yes, and no. While you can’t directly interact with all the money stashed by the Van der Linde gang at Beaver Hollow, there are some intriguing aspects to explore as both Arthur Morgan and John Marston in Red Dead Redemption 2. Let’s delve deeper into what you can actually find and what remains tantalizingly out of reach.
The Elusive Riches of Beaver Hollow
Beaver Hollow served as the Van der Linde gang’s hideout towards the end of their tumultuous journey. During their time there, the gang accumulated a significant amount of wealth, which was stashed in various places. The most notable treasure, and the source of much speculation, is Dutch’s personal chest.
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As Arthur Morgan: If you attempt to return to Beaver Hollow before the game’s main storyline leads you there, you will find that Dutch’s chest is inaccessible. It is there, but attempting to interact with it results in an error, indicating that the game does not allow access to it outside of specific storyline events.
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As John Marston: The situation is similar when you return to Beaver Hollow after the main story as John. You can discover Dutch’s chest still under the wagon, seemingly untouched. However, much like when playing as Arthur, you cannot interact with it. This means you cannot loot the chest or access any of its contents. Despite it being physically present, the game mechanics prevent you from retrieving its potential bounty. This reinforces that the money remains inaccessible even if you return to the site as John Marston. This inaccessible treasure represents one of the game’s many missed opportunities or plot-driven design choices.
So, while the physical chest is present, the money inside remains perpetually beyond the player’s reach. The game makes a conscious effort to keep this particular loot inaccessible, maintaining the narrative and intended gameplay progression.
Other Notable Finds in Beaver Hollow
While you cannot get your hands on Dutch’s chest, there are other noteworthy items and encounters to be had at Beaver Hollow:
- Murfree Brood Encounters: Beaver Hollow and the area east of it, near the trail junction, are known locations for random encounters with the violent Murfree Brood. Returning as John, you might find remnants of their presence, or you may encounter them again.
- Valerian Root and Jewelry: Inside the cave in the western chamber of the area, you can find jewelry, money, and Valerian Root. This small haul is lootable both as Arthur and John and can be a useful find, although it’s not connected to the main gang’s stash.
- Dreamcatcher: East-southeast near the trail junction, you’ll find a dreamcatcher. It is a collectible item in the game. While it does not have financial value, it’s part of a larger world that you can discover and explore.
- Arthur’s Haunting Presence: Interestingly, players have reported that returning to Beaver Hollow as John can trigger Arthur’s voice during ambient moments, creating a nostalgic and slightly unsettling atmosphere. This subtle touch of the past is a poignant reminder of the events that transpired at this location.
Related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I get Arthur’s money back as John?
While you cannot recover all of Arthur’s valuables, you can get your money back from the Aberdeen Pig Farm. If you were robbed by the Aberdeen family while playing as Arthur, all of the cash you had will still be there when you return as John.
2. How can John Marston get rich in RDR2?
John can amass wealth through a variety of means: completing missions, robbing trains and banks, looting bodies, finding hidden businesses, wrangling and selling horses, gambling, becoming a bounty hunter, and locating treasure.
3. Where is the Blackwater money located?
John comes across the Blackwater money during the mission “American Venom,” the last story mission. He doesn’t have to search for it, as he finds the chest in a cutscene, earning his share ($20,000).
4. What happens if Arthur tries to get the money instead of helping John?
If Arthur chooses to return for the money at the end of the story, he gets the cash. However, this decision leads to Micah Bell ambushing him, highlighting the danger and futility of trying to secure the gang’s funds at that stage.
5. Can I find Dutch after he kills Micah?
No, Dutch is not seen again after helping John and Sadie put an end to Micah. In Red Dead Redemption 1, John does track down and kill Dutch, who was leading a new Native American gang. However, in RDR2, Dutch’s fate is left ambiguous.
6. Why did Dutch shoot Micah?
Dutch shoots Micah out of a sense of obligation to Arthur and perhaps a belated understanding of his own mistakes. He finally acknowledges Micah’s betrayal, leading to his death.
7. How much was Dutch’s bounty?
Dutch’s bounty after the ferry is a hefty $10,000, which translates to approximately $326,162.64 in today’s money. This is higher than the bounty placed on many other gang members.
8. Did Dutch leave money for John?
Dutch ultimately allows John and Sadie to leave with a portion of the money after killing Micah. He doesn’t actively give it to them, but he does not prevent them from acquiring it.
9. Why did Dutch betray Arthur?
Dutch didn’t betray Arthur out of malice, but rather out of paranoia and misjudgment. He was unable to accept Arthur’s confession about Micah. He believed Arthur would betray him at the first opportunity.
10. How much money did the gang leave in Blackwater?
The $150,000 left behind in Blackwater would be worth over $4.5 million today, illustrating the scale of the gang’s ill-gotten gains.
11. Why isn’t John wanted in Blackwater after the story?
By the time players take control of John, eight years have passed, which explains why law enforcement is less focused on hunting him. This doesn’t mean John isn’t wanted, but they’re not actively searching for him.
12. Can I go back to Beaver Hollow as John?
Yes, you can return to Beaver Hollow as John. You may encounter remnants of the Murfree Brood and experience other atmospheric elements, such as Arthur’s voice.
13. Where did Dutch hide the money?
The game doesn’t definitively reveal where Dutch hid all the money, though much of it seems to be stashed in locked chests, like the one in the cave and the one they attempt to retrieve in Blackwater.
14. Can I get an Arabian horse as John?
Yes, you can acquire an Arabian horse as John. Additionally, you can also tame and sell a white Arabian as John.
15. Is it better to have high or low honor in RDR2?
Whether high or low honor is “better” depends on your preferred playstyle. High honor offers easier gameplay, with discounts and rewards, while low honor provides more challenge and indulges the outlaw fantasy. Each playthrough should reflect what the player prefers.
Conclusion
While you may be disappointed that you can’t access Dutch’s chest in Beaver Hollow as either Arthur or John, exploring this location remains a significant experience in RDR2. From the remnants of the Murfree Brood to the nostalgic presence of Arthur’s voice, Beaver Hollow is a reminder of the game’s rich storytelling. And while the money may remain elusive, the wealth of experiences that Red Dead Redemption 2 provides always makes another visit worthwhile.