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A recentRed Dead Redemption 2mod shows off a spooky vampiric rendition of main character Arthur Morgan, perfect for anUndead NightmareDLC for the game. Thezombie-themed DLC for the originalRed Dead Redemptionwas a popular addition to the already beloved game when it first launched in late 2010. The downloadable expansion combined the game’s Wild West aesthetic with supernatural elements, featuring John Marston battling with hordes of zombies instead of fellow cowboys. Now, one fan is showing off their take on anUndead Nightmare-inspired Arthur Morgan.
While Rockstar has never officially announced any plans for anUndead Nightmare 2, fans had long requested a new horror-themed expansion forRed Dead Redemption 2.Red Dead Redemption 2’s base game already includes plenty of supernatural elements and references, with players encountering both vampires and UFOs throughout the game’s side missions. The game even features an Easter egg referencingUndead Nightmare’s zombified protagonists, with both Arthur and John’s appearances changing when descending a specific well. Now, a modder has given a vampire-inspired new look to Arthur Morgan.
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A newly uploadedRed Dead Redemption 2mod on Nexus Modsby user TheKey32 shows off a vampire version of Arthur Morgan, referring to him as “The Undead Outlaw.” The mod sees Arthur’s skin taking on a much paler tone, accompanied by glowing red eyes to match his newfound vampirism. Some screenshots within theRed Dead Redemption 2mod’s post make reference to his vampiric transformation with noticeable bloodstains on the jacket of his suit. The mod also adds a new hair color to the game, allowing Arthur to sport white hair and a white beard.
WhileRed Dead Redemption 2’s newest mod features a unique spin on the protagonist, it would not be the first time fans have thrown anUndead Nightmaretwist into the sequel. Past mods, like the aptly titled “Undead Nightmare 2 - Origins” mod, have looked to bringthe whole world ofRed Dead Redemption 2into anUndead Nightmaresetting. The expansive mod not only adds zombies into the game as enemies, but also introduces several aesthetic changes like boarded-up windows and a menacing Blood Moon.
WithUndead Nightmare 2likely just a pipe dream for fans, rumors have suggested the next entry in the beloved cowboy franchise may already be in the works. A reputable leaker claimedRed Dead Redemption 3is already in developmentlast month, with any potential release date likely well off into the future. Little is known about the rumoredRed Dead Redemption 3game, though the franchise’s online version inRed Dead Onlinedid receive a trio of new missions earlier this year. The return to anUndead Nightmare-style expansion would be a long time coming for many passionateRed Deadfans.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.
