Red Dead Redemption 2's canonical ending: the actor who voiced Arthur Morgan has revealed his choices

Roger Clark, the voice actor for the main character of Red Dead Redemption 2, shared his thoughts on his favorite ending of the game.

Released in 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 became a true phenomenon in the gaming industry. The game ranks seventh among the best-selling video games of all time, having sold over 65 million copies.

The central character of Red Dead Redemption 2 is Arthur Morgan—a charismatic cowboy who captured the hearts of many players. The open world of the game offers multiple endings that depend on the player's choices throughout the gameplay.

Spoilers ahead!

In the final part of Red Dead Redemption 2, players face a difficult decision: to help John Marston, the protagonist of the first game, or to betray him. This choice carries particular weight during a fierce shootout with Dutch's gang and the Pinkerton agents.

Roger Clark, the voice actor for Arthur Morgan, shared his thoughts regarding the various endings of the game in an interview with Gamology. According to him, Red Dead Redemption 2 has four possible endings.

“There are two high honor options and two low honor ones. In each case, you can either help John or go back for the money,” Clark explained. He added that he sees no point in going back for the money, as Arthur’s days are numbered anyway.

The voice actor expressed his preference for the "canonical" ending:

“For me, the canonical ending is where Arthur helps John, maintaining ‘high honor.’”

Red Dead Redemption 2 employs an honor system that significantly affects the storyline and the main character's interactions with the game world. Arthur Morgan’s honor level changes based on the player's choices: helping strangers and performing honest deeds increases honor, while robberies and murders of innocent people decrease it. A high level of honor unlocks certain dialogues, discounts in stores, and alters characters' attitudes towards Arthur. This mechanic not only diversifies the gameplay but also allows players to shape the main character's persona according to their play style.

Despite the franchise's popularity, discussions regarding a third installment are currently not on Rockstar Games' agenda. The company is focusing its efforts on developing Grand Theft Auto 6, the announcement of which at the beginning of 2024 broke viewership records.

Source: Dexerto