A Red Dead Redemption 2 player online has shared heartbreaking - and hilarious - footage of a Kentucky Saddler taming going horribly wrong. Taming a Kentucky Saddler is a tiny part of the requirements for getting 100% in Red Dead Redemption 2, so to see it go wrong like this would be truly horrible to experience.
The relationship between horses and the player is one of the key parts of Red Dead Redemption 2, and is certainly underrated by most. Many players don't even notice that they've become attached to their horses until they die. There was a Red Dead Redemption 2 player who recently shared a wholesome tribute to their deceased horse by walking their saddle back to camp, showing how some players truly immerse themselves in the game.
Redditor OldTurtleChilli shared the footage online, which shows Arthur Morgan attempting to tame the Kentucky Saddler. It seems to be going well at first - Arthur gets the lasso around its neck and mounts it. However, the horse fights back, attempting to buck Arthur from its back. It all goes wrong, as the horse accidentally runs itself off the cliff to its demise, leaving Arthur at the top of the hill to watch in dismay. While the Kentucky Saddler might not be one of the best horses in Red Dead Redemption 2, that doesn't make it any less sad to watch. Taming certain wild horses can be a pain due to how random they can be to appear, so this is the last thing a player would want.
Gamers in the thread took the opportunity to appreciate Arthur's amazing reactions to the situation, with his hilarious commentary only adding to the situation. It's well known that Arthur Morgan is one of Rockstar Games' most memorable protagonists, and it's down to the studio's incredible to attention to detail that this is possible. In this situation, he reacts exactly how players would expect him to, making the encounter a more realistic experience while adding a dash of much-needed humor.
While Red Dead Redemption 2 retains a dedicated fan base almost five years after its release, there's no doubt that an appetite for Red Dead Redemption 3 is increasing among gamers. Rockstar is yet to confirm if the game even exists, although the financial success of the previous game makes it seem like a no-brainer. It's likely players will be waiting some time yet, with the studio's efforts completely focused on the gargantuan task of Grand Theft Auto 6. It's the unbearable curse of success for Rockstar - it has two great franchises that take time to make, and gamers just want more of both. But good things come to those who wait.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently available for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.