Does John Marston say the F word?

John Marston, the playable protagonist in Red Dead Redemption, says the F-word less than any other playable protagonist in any mainstream and recent Rockstar game, with him only saying the word three times in the main story. He also rarely says it outside of the story, making his use of the F-word relatively infrequent compared to other characters in the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Is the F word ever said in RDR2?: Yes, the F word is used a few times throughout the game, but it’s rare and doesn’t happen until a bit later in the game, with one character saying four F words in one mission.
2. What did John Marston say?: John Marston said several notable quotes, including “That dog ain’t too bright, but he seems loyal,” “I hear you speak and suddenly I’m reminded of how the people I respected most in my life had a problem with authority,” and “You and West Dickens are so crooked, you could swallow nails and spit out corkscrews.”
3. What does John Marston’s grave say?: John Marston’s grave says “Blessed are the peacemakers,” which is revealed after the camera zooms in on his grave, showing Abigail’s grave beside it.

Character Information

4. How old was Jack in RDR1?: Jack Marston was 19 years old at the end of Red Dead Redemption, which takes place in 1914.
5. What is John Marston’s weakness?: John Marston has normal human weaknesses, including the inability to swim and only being able to paddle for a few seconds before drowning.
6. Why did Dutch shoot Micah?: Dutch shot Micah because he owed it to Arthur, and it was a way for Dutch to gain redemption by killing the man responsible for the downfall of his gang and the death of his surrogate son.

Red Dead Redemption 2

7. Did Arthur exist in RDR1?: No, Arthur Morgan did not exist in Red Dead Redemption 1, as the developers did not think of him at that time.
8. Is Jack Marston’s real name John?: Yes, Jack Marston’s real name is John Marston Jr., and he was named after his father.
9. Why did John never mention Arthur?: John never mentioned Arthur because it hurts him to think of Arthur, he’s ashamed that Arthur saved his family, and Arthur told him to not look back.

Game Mechanics

10. Does Arthur Morgan swear?: Yes, Arthur Morgan does cuss, but he reserves the F-word for special occasions, showing that he is not as crude as some other members of the gang.
11. Is it ok to be bad in RDR2?: Having low honor in RDR2 removes the vigilantism in favor of a more streamlined approach, although the nice bonuses from high honor will remain out of reach.

Future Games

12. Will there be a RDR3?: While there is no official release date for Red Dead Redemption 3, there have been hints and teases from Rockstar Games that suggest another game in the series is likely to be released in the future.

Storyline

13. How was John Marston killed?: John Marston was killed by a gang of soldiers and Ross, who attacked his ranch, and he was buried on a hillside at the ranch.
14. Why is John Marston killed?: John Marston was killed to tie a loose end and to show that an outlaw who has killed hundreds cannot simply retire and live a normal life.
15. How did John get his scars?: John Marston got his iconic facial scars because he was attacked by a trio of wolves, which clawed his face and left him with deep facial cuts.