Arthur Morgan as the Main Character of Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the latest open world game from Rockstar, and it’s finally out in the wild. This game serves as the prequel to Red Dead Redemption, which originally released for the PS3 and Xbox 360. In this game, players will take control of Arthur Morgan, a trusted member of the Dutch Van Der Linde gang. If you’re wondering who the Red Dead Redemption 2 main character is, and Arthur Morgan’s own role in the game, here’s what you need to know.
First off, yes, Arthur is indeed the Red Dead Redemption 2 main character. However, even though this is a prequel, we’ve never actually heard any mention of him in the first game. When John Marston is caught up with hunting down his fellow Van Der Linde gang members, we come across familiar names like Bill Williamson, and of course, Dutch himself. However, the name Arthur Morgan is never brought up.
Arthur is a completely new character introduced in Red Dead Redemption 2, and as we mentioned before, he’s a senior member of the Van Der Linde gang. Dutch took him under his wing when he was very young, and taught him everything he knew, including how to read and fight. Because of this, Arthur has a strong sense of loyalty to Dutch, and constantly refers to him as the best man he knows.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, Arthur clearly has quite a bit of authority in the gang, and many members look to him for guidance as well. Along with Hosea, another senior member of the gang, he and Dutch are essentially the leaders, and are always planning big heists together.
Arthur is a pretty stoic character, and depending on how you play him, he can become a notorious outlaw, or more of an honorable anti-hero with a good heart. As the game progresses, without spoiling too much, Arthur does eventually start to question his role in the gang, and whether Dutch’s worldview is still something that he should trust in.
And that’s all you need to know about Arthur Morgan, the Red Dead Redemption 2 main character. Be sure to check our Red Dead Redemption 2 guide wiki for more information and tips on the game. If you’re looking for some beginner tips to get you started, we’ve got you covered on that front as well.
