{"id":34650,"date":"2025-02-16T01:08:23","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T01:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=34650"},"modified":"2025-02-16T01:08:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T01:08:23","slug":"do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you ever unlock Blackwater rdr2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#Do_You_Ever_Unlock_Blackwater_in_Red_Dead_Redemption_2_A_Comprehensive_Guide\" title=\"Do You Ever Unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2? A Comprehensive Guide\">Do You Ever Unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2? A Comprehensive Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#Unlocking_Blackwater_A_Matter_of_Time\" title=\"Unlocking Blackwater: A Matter of Time\">Unlocking Blackwater: A Matter of Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#The_Epilogue_and_Blackwater_Access\" title=\"The Epilogue and Blackwater Access\">The Epilogue and Blackwater Access<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#Why_is_Blackwater_Initially_Locked\" title=\"Why is Blackwater Initially Locked?\">Why is Blackwater Initially Locked?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Blackwater_in_RDR2\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Blackwater in RDR2\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Blackwater in RDR2<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#1_Can_Arthur_Morgan_ever_fully_explore_Blackwater\" title=\"1. Can Arthur Morgan ever fully explore Blackwater?\">1. Can Arthur Morgan ever fully explore Blackwater?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#2_How_do_you_unlock_Blackwater_in_Red_Dead_Redemption_2\" title=\"2. How do you unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2?\">2. How do you unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#3_Why_wasnt_Arthur_in_Blackwater_during_the_ferry_heist\" title=\"3. Why wasn&#8217;t Arthur in Blackwater during the ferry heist?\">3. Why wasn&#8217;t Arthur in Blackwater during the ferry heist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#4_What_happens_if_you_try_to_go_to_Blackwater_early_as_Arthur\" title=\"4. What happens if you try to go to Blackwater early as Arthur?\">4. What happens if you try to go to Blackwater early as Arthur?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#5_Is_Blackwater_based_on_a_real_location\" title=\"5. Is Blackwater based on a real location?\">5. Is Blackwater based on a real location?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#6_Is_the_money_from_the_Blackwater_heist_ever_found\" title=\"6. Is the money from the Blackwater heist ever found?\">6. Is the money from the Blackwater heist ever found?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#7_Is_Blackwater_the_most_technologically_advanced_place_in_the_game\" title=\"7. Is Blackwater the most technologically advanced place in the game?\">7. Is Blackwater the most technologically advanced place in the game?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#8_Can_you_avoid_getting_TB_as_Arthur_therefore_exploring_Blackwater\" title=\"8. Can you avoid getting TB as Arthur, therefore exploring Blackwater?\">8. Can you avoid getting TB as Arthur, therefore exploring Blackwater?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#9_Why_is_John_no_longer_wanted_in_Blackwater_by_the_time_of_the_epilogue\" title=\"9. Why is John no longer wanted in Blackwater by the time of the epilogue?\">9. Why is John no longer wanted in Blackwater by the time of the epilogue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#10_Does_the_epilogue_have_an_impact_on_the_map_as_a_whole\" title=\"10. Does the epilogue have an impact on the map as a whole?\">10. Does the epilogue have an impact on the map as a whole?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#11_What_are_some_key_activities_to_do_in_Blackwater_during_the_epilogue\" title=\"11. What are some key activities to do in Blackwater during the epilogue?\">11. What are some key activities to do in Blackwater during the epilogue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#12_Can_you_find_unique_horses_in_Blackwater\" title=\"12. Can you find unique horses in Blackwater?\">12. Can you find unique horses in Blackwater?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#13_Is_Blackwater_a_very_populated_city\" title=\"13. Is Blackwater a very populated city?\">13. Is Blackwater a very populated city?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#14_What_happens_to_the_gangs_money_from_the_Blackwater_heist\" title=\"14. What happens to the gang&#8217;s money from the Blackwater heist?\">14. What happens to the gang&#8217;s money from the Blackwater heist?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/do-you-ever-unlock-blackwater-rdr2\/#15_How_does_unlocking_Blackwater_enhance_the_game_experience\" title=\"15. How does unlocking Blackwater enhance the game experience?\">15. How does unlocking Blackwater enhance the game experience?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Ever_Unlock_Blackwater_in_Red_Dead_Redemption_2_A_Comprehensive_Guide\"><\/span>Do You Ever Unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2? A Comprehensive Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, you <strong>do<\/strong> eventually unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2, but it&#8217;s not as simple as just wandering in. The ability to freely explore Blackwater, a pivotal location in the game&#8217;s lore, is tied to the game&#8217;s narrative progression and requires patience. It&#8217;s a place shrouded in mystery and is a significant landmark in the Red Dead Redemption universe, and thankfully, the player eventually gets the chance to experience it fully.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unlocking_Blackwater_A_Matter_of_Time\"><\/span>Unlocking Blackwater: A Matter of Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Blackwater, located in <strong>West Elizabeth<\/strong>, is heavily guarded and initially inaccessible for the most part of the main storyline with <strong>Arthur Morgan<\/strong>. The game\u2019s mechanics actively prevent you from venturing there early on, with instant death as the usual outcome if you attempt to cross the river or enter the town without having progressed far enough into the story. This is because Blackwater is a heavily policed area that is hostile towards Arthur and the Van der Linde gang due to the botched ferry heist that occurred there before the game even starts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can&#8217;t fully explore Blackwater with Arthur Morgan.<\/strong> While there are workarounds to briefly get in, you&#8217;ll meet a very quick death if you try to stick around or explore the areas of West Elizabeth before the end of chapter 6 and the epilogue. The full and unrestricted access to Blackwater is only granted during the <strong>epilogue<\/strong> of the game. It&#8217;s during the epilogue that you will assume the role of <strong>John Marston<\/strong>, allowing you to freely explore Blackwater and the entire <strong>West Elizabeth<\/strong> region without fear of being instantly killed by lawmen.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Epilogue_and_Blackwater_Access\"><\/span>The Epilogue and Blackwater Access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The game&#8217;s design strategically places the exploration of Blackwater behind the epilogue. This approach creates a clear contrast between the desperate and constricted circumstances of Arthur Morgan and the relative freedom that John Marston experiences after the main storyline. The developers deliberately saved Blackwater as one of the last places the player can visit, reinforcing the theme of moving on and experiencing a new chapter in the game. Once you have unlocked the epilogue, you can simply travel there on foot or on horseback.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Blackwater_Initially_Locked\"><\/span>Why is Blackwater Initially Locked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The initial inaccessibility of Blackwater is integral to the narrative. The ill-fated ferry robbery in Blackwater, which is referenced constantly, acts as the catalyst that sends the Van der Linde gang on the run. The game emphasizes the <strong>growing reach of the law<\/strong> and the modernizing world, with Blackwater representing a symbol of this encroaching civilization. The city is a major hub that is too dangerous for Arthur to freely roam in. In fact, it is a good symbol of the kind of town Arthur tried to avoid his whole life. By keeping it locked, the game heightens the sense of urgency and vulnerability felt by Arthur Morgan during his journey.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the story of Red Dead Redemption 2 is very carefully planned. If you were to be allowed in Blackwater with Arthur, it would ruin some of the narrative flow and perhaps cause the player to miss some of the plot points.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Blackwater_in_RDR2\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Blackwater in RDR2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Blackwater and its role in Red Dead Redemption 2:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Can_Arthur_Morgan_ever_fully_explore_Blackwater\"><\/span>1. Can Arthur Morgan ever fully explore Blackwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, <strong>Arthur Morgan cannot fully explore Blackwater<\/strong> without facing almost certain instant death. There are ways to glitch your way into the city briefly, but his presence in the area will always be met with hostility from the authorities. Full exploration is reserved for John Marston in the epilogue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_do_you_unlock_Blackwater_in_Red_Dead_Redemption_2\"><\/span>2. How do you unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You will unlock access to Blackwater during the epilogue of Red Dead Redemption 2. After completing the main story as Arthur Morgan, you will take control of <strong>John Marston<\/strong>, who can freely travel to Blackwater and explore the area without being shot on sight.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Why_wasnt_Arthur_in_Blackwater_during_the_ferry_heist\"><\/span>3. Why wasn&#8217;t Arthur in Blackwater during the ferry heist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Arthur wasn&#8217;t present for the ill-fated ferry heist in Blackwater because he was pulling a <strong>con with Hosea<\/strong> elsewhere. He only heard about the details of the botched robbery later. This plot point is vital to preventing the player from accessing the city during the beginning of the game and also to establish the gang&#8217;s desperate situation as the narrative progresses.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_happens_if_you_try_to_go_to_Blackwater_early_as_Arthur\"><\/span>4. What happens if you try to go to Blackwater early as Arthur?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you try to go to Blackwater or anywhere south or west of it early in the game as Arthur, you will <strong>encounter a very quick death<\/strong>. The law will be immediately hostile, shooting on sight. The only way to get to the area without getting killed is to glitch into it, or to progress to the epilogue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_Blackwater_based_on_a_real_location\"><\/span>5. Is Blackwater based on a real location?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Blackwater is based on a real-life city called <strong>Blackwater<\/strong>, located in Missouri. Much like the fictional RDR2 Blackwater, the real town was platted in 1887 and served as a trading post. This adds a layer of historical grounding to the game&#8217;s setting.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_the_money_from_the_Blackwater_heist_ever_found\"><\/span>6. Is the money from the Blackwater heist ever found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, during the epilogue as John Marston, you will be able to recover the <strong>money from the Blackwater heist<\/strong>, which you will find on the ranch where Dutch and Micah are hiding, helping you to feel some sort of closure to the story. This resolves a key part of the narrative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Is_Blackwater_the_most_technologically_advanced_place_in_the_game\"><\/span>7. Is Blackwater the most technologically advanced place in the game?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blackwater is presented as a major city and the <strong>biggest symbol of increasing government control and technology<\/strong> in the game, with many modern inventions being found in the city. It represents the changing times and stands in contrast to the more traditional areas of the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_you_avoid_getting_TB_as_Arthur_therefore_exploring_Blackwater\"><\/span>8. Can you avoid getting TB as Arthur, therefore exploring Blackwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you <strong>cannot avoid getting tuberculosis<\/strong> as Arthur. This is a key story element that shapes the narrative and is a pre-determined event, despite the wishes of many players to find an alternative path. This also means that you can never go to Blackwater as Arthur in free roam without using glitches and facing certain death.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_is_John_no_longer_wanted_in_Blackwater_by_the_time_of_the_epilogue\"><\/span>9. Why is John no longer wanted in Blackwater by the time of the epilogue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>By the time the player takes control of <strong>John Marston<\/strong> in the epilogue, 8 years have passed, during which many changes have occurred in the game&#8217;s story. Additionally, some of the lawmen who knew him have retired, died, or lost interest in the case, which helps to explain why he is no longer being hunted.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_the_epilogue_have_an_impact_on_the_map_as_a_whole\"><\/span>10. Does the epilogue have an impact on the map as a whole?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the epilogue not only unlocks the ability to visit Blackwater, but <strong>it also makes previously unavailable regions accessible.<\/strong> The game map is expanded so that John Marston can explore the new sections of West Elizabeth and New Austin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_are_some_key_activities_to_do_in_Blackwater_during_the_epilogue\"><\/span>11. What are some key activities to do in Blackwater during the epilogue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you can freely explore Blackwater during the epilogue, you can participate in side quests, gamble, buy unique goods, see different interactions with the townspeople, and experience the city\u2019s modernization which is vastly different to the parts of the map where Arthur operates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_you_find_unique_horses_in_Blackwater\"><\/span>12. Can you find unique horses in Blackwater?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Blackwater is one of the places that offers <strong>unique and high-quality horses<\/strong> to purchase. You can also access the stables in this area before even getting to the epilogue, but they will be closed off until you can freely walk the area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Is_Blackwater_a_very_populated_city\"><\/span>13. Is Blackwater a very populated city?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Blackwater is one of the <strong>most populated areas<\/strong> in the game, boasting a bustling port, modern buildings, and a lively atmosphere. It contrasts heavily with the more rural areas, further highlighting the themes of the game.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_What_happens_to_the_gangs_money_from_the_Blackwater_heist\"><\/span>14. What happens to the gang&#8217;s money from the Blackwater heist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The money that was lost in Blackwater is eventually recovered by <strong>John Marston<\/strong> in the epilogue. It serves as a final piece of closure for the gang&#8217;s story.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_How_does_unlocking_Blackwater_enhance_the_game_experience\"><\/span>15. How does unlocking Blackwater enhance the game experience?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlocking Blackwater in the epilogue enhances the game experience by providing a sense of closure and a <strong>complete journey<\/strong>. The opportunity to explore this city, which is such a key part of the story, brings the narrative of Red Dead Redemption 2 full circle. It also shows the passage of time and allows the player to see the world from a different perspective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do You Ever Unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2? A Comprehensive Guide Yes, you do eventually unlock Blackwater in Red Dead Redemption 2, but it&#8217;s not as simple as just wandering in. 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