Summary
- A new Red Dead Redemption 2 mod showcases a vampire version of main character Arthur Morgan, reminiscent of the popular Undead Nightmare DLC from the original game.
- The base game of Red Dead Redemption 2 already contains supernatural elements and references, such as vampires and UFOs, making a horror-themed expansion a highly requested addition by fans.
- While an official Undead Nightmare 2 has not been announced, previous mods have attempted to bring the sequel into a zombie-filled Undead Nightmare setting, adding new enemies and aesthetic changes to the game.
A recent Red Dead Redemption 2 mod shows off a spooky vampiric rendition of main character Arthur Morgan, perfect for an Undead Nightmare DLC for the game. The zombie-themed DLC for the original Red Dead Redemption was 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 an Undead Nightmare-inspired Arthur Morgan.
While Rockstar has never officially announced any plans for an Undead Nightmare 2, fans had long requested a new horror-themed expansion for Red 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 referencing Undead 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.
A newly uploaded Red Dead Redemption 2 mod on Nexus Mods by 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 the Red Dead Redemption 2 mod'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.
While Red Dead Redemption 2's newest mod features a unique spin on the protagonist, it would not be the first time fans have thrown an Undead Nightmare twist into the sequel. Past mods, like the aptly titled "Undead Nightmare 2 - Origins" mod, have looked to bring the whole world of Red Dead Redemption 2 into an Undead Nightmare setting. 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.
With Undead Nightmare 2 likely 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 claimed Red Dead Redemption 3 is already in development last month, with any potential release date likely well off into the future. Little is known about the rumored Red Dead Redemption 3 game, though the franchise's online version in Red Dead Online did receive a trio of new missions earlier this year. The return to an Undead Nightmare-style expansion would be a long time coming for many passionate Red Dead fans.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
- Released
- October 26, 2018
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Engine
- RAGE
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- N/A
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
