John Marston

Intro In Red Dead Redemption 2, John Marston plays a major role in the 1907 epilogue, particularly in the mission “American Venom”, which is the final story mission of the game. Here’s a quick breakdown: Setting & Context Time: 1907 (8 years after Arthur Morgan’s death in 1899). Location: Beecher’s Hope and Mount Hagen, Ambarino. Mission: John, now settled with Abigail and their son Jack, sets out for revenge against Micah Bell, who betrayed the Van der Linde gang. Companion: He is joined by Sadie Adler and eventually Dutch Van der Linde shows up at the climax. Key Moments The snowy climb up Mount Hagen is reminiscent of the game’s opening. John confronts and kills Micah after a tense standoff, with Dutch surprisingly helping him in the end. Dutch leaves silently after the deed, indicating his complicated feelings and fractured loyalty. Themes in “American Venom” Closure and redemption for John. The consequences of betrayal and loyalty. The final dismantling of the Van der Linde gang legacy.