That's The Way It Is... (emotionally wrecked by rockstar) 🌵 End Of Chapter 6 | Red Dead Redemption 2

[@Valkyrie7894-o4v]

*We learnt so much from a man who never existed* R.I.P Arthur Morgan. “There ain’t no shame in looking for a better world”. “We can’t change what’s done, we can only move on”. “Be loyal to what matters”. “Vengeance is an idiot’s game”. “You don’t get to live a bad life and have good things happen to you”. *Arthur saw red, ended up dead, but he found redemption*

[@yersiniapestis5237]

"You Sir, are a fish."

[@therainbowhorse]

"What's this!?...swamp trash!?"

[@QuestionsAnswerz]

He didn’t find redemption he strived for it and received it by helping ppl and helping John and his family. That’s how men perceived as *“bad”* want in life just another shot that proves that we are good people aswell and to die on a path for goodness. It’s very sad but that’s actually real life, if you look at criminals or men with a traumatic past most of them or us don’t want to die in vein. We want to die helping others and hopefully get redemption through that. So Arthurs death is actually like giving me another appreciation for military etc. because they actually die for us. To be free and flourish _Arthurs death is very deep_

[@daveemerson6549]

That last ride back to camp kills me every time. Masterful storytelling.

[@TheGIJew.]

For some reason Micah's line "I'm a survivor, that's all there is, living and dying" really sticks out to me. I think it might be the only true thing Micah says in the whole game.

[@rega5888]

Its not the only true thing he says in the game. He sometimes opens up in camp like when he talked about his family, his view on life or him calling himself crazy, but yeah this line is great, it gives you the idea of who is Micah and how he sees the world. You can also hear him saying that there is no good or evil, only living and dying, but maybe there is a damnation and he is know what is it like and would feel there like at home, that is my favourite Micah speech in the whole game, I really empatheiezed him first time I heard it

[@kalen-44]

26:05 "Your whole life, sir. You have followed the wrong star." - Blind Man Cassidy

[@billbino6560]

I think the epilogue is just as good as the main chapters

[@maximillianosaben]

Against any and every expectation, it's one of the best and most rewarding parts of the game, and even brings some truly joyful tears. (Of course you really should play RDR1 first if you want to get the full reward of what they do in the Epilogue).

[@BeUgLo97-ti9rj]

I actually kinda like it more than the main game, ngl... mainly because I'm more of a John fan than an Arthur fan.

[@billbino6560]

@@maximillianosaben I agree completely

[@mojo8851]

i really do enjoy both, but sometimes it comes down to if i want to play as someone who knows how to swim or not xD but the detail is amazing when you compare how each character is. different weapon draw animation, walk, run. a whole new character

[@teddyfromtheblock7272]

Am I really missing out being that I never actually finished the game? Pretty much did like 1 mission as John and never finished. Eventually I did another playthrough on PS5 and stopped at the American Father mission right before the Saint Denis bank job and Cuba (around the time Arthur starts looking sick)

[@annaeliz07]

The "thank you" Arthur says to his horse before moving on always gets me. When I played this the first time through I was SOBBING and I thought I couldn't sob harder then Arthur said that and I was hysterical. It's such a punch to the gut! Like you said, you get to mentally prepare for Arthur's death. The horse? Completely unexpected.

[@gergopahollo]

The horse was the last straw for me. As if the rest of the game wasn’t traumatic enough, they had to kill the fucking horse… Somebody in that writers room woke up and chose violence.

[@dustin404]

Genuinely my favorite playthrough on KZbin! Your series has been an absolute joy to watch!

[@lotus8709]

Arthur Morgan - Truly one of the greatest fictional characters to ever exist. Even saying that he is fictional feels wrong, as he is one of the most real and humane characters in the history of media... He as a person may be gone...the good marks he left on people, and his ultimate redemption, they will never be forgotten... His legacy will live through John and Jack

[@scarletkinkajou1]

He’s real because we as the player MAKE him real. I believe that’s why this game hits so hard. You mold Arthur into what you want him to be

[@dom1091]

So about his legacy living on through john...

[@garethnicol52]

1:14:23 I always loved this line.. It is a callback to Chapter 3 when Arthur and Sadie went into Rhodes and he said "I would ride with you again Mrs Adler, if you would ride with me". Well done on completing the main story! You'll enjoy the epilogue. I understand you need a break but please return to the game after. There's more story to be told and I think you'll enjoy how it all plays out 🤗

[@xPEREGRlNEx]

Outstanding playthrough...horse always gets me...when you think your done with rdr2 then you realize 40% of the map is yet to be unlocked

[@rrmb41]

when they say it's just a video game..

[@SofaKingWashed]

It kills me every time Tilly says "Ill...I'll miss..." and Arthur cuts her off and says "Me too, sweetheart, me too.".

[@BrandonPhilipps-r9b]

He was the only real father figure she'd ever had.

[@tonydeluna8095]

"This whole thing is pretty much done. We're more ghosts than people" Arthur Morgan One of my favorite quotes from the game

[@Pro1938ftc3ch]

“We are going to San Andreas work a 9 to 5 and hopefully nobody robs us, we are going to make it!!!!!!!"- Dutch Van Der Linde

[@alexlipps]

2 hour video of Red Dead on my birthday today let’s go.

[@kaliwali]

happy birthday! ✨

[@alexlipps]

@kaliwali thank you

[@peterwyatt3838]

Oh, snap. It's my birthday, too. We November 24th bros.

[@alexlipps]

@peterwyatt3838 happy birthday

[@courtney5796]

Happy B-Day!

[@JG09101]

1:34:02 love the little detail here showing that despite just how sick Arthur is, he's still quicker on the draw than Micah

[@demanvandemaan]

Thank YOU! Quite a while ago now I was doing my 4th full playthrough of RDR2 and seeing as I was looking up some stuff on how to get the best horses and guns and treasures my algorythm gave me more and more RDR2 content. One of them was of a streamer doing her first playthrough and I thought it could be a nice background whilest I was playing. Little did I know that I had stumbled upon the amazing KaliWali who in no time would not only steal much of my attention, but also a little bit of my heart. It's been a true joy seeing your sincere and thoughtful takes on these bits of culture. It was quite the ride! Thank you so much for taking us along your journey through the adventures of Arthur. But, you've got quite a ways to go! I know you thought that the end of Arthur would be the end of the game, but that epilogue is a rather big chunk still to go through :) And it's some of the most wholesome gaming that exists. It is NOT a simple add on. This epilogue is just as stunning in story and content as all 6 other chapters. Make sure to take your time and explore! Go back to all the places you've been with Arthur to dig up some nice memories. (I'm sure you're mods can nudge you towards all the nice things still to see.) There is also a massive new part of the map that you'll be able to explore now, though you already know most of it ;) Though I really hope that after the insane load of emotional content you've given us these last weeks, you'll also do some more wholesome and comedic content too, because you deserve it after this!

[@kaliwali]

thank you SO MUCH for this thoughtful comment & for enjoying this journey alongside me 💚 very excited to jump into the epilogue next!

[@masonmorley5065]

​@@kaliwali Please react to all endings when you complete the rest of the game.

[@santolucas8603]

​@@kaliwali Kali, when you can, pay another visit to the old camps, there may be new things there. The camps throughout the game are Colter, Horseshoe Overlook, Clemens Point, Shady Belle, Lakay and Beaver Hollow. Revisit the camps to see if there are new things there.

[@srivastava6400]

Well, Arthur saying insist suggests he is using his own will, telling Dutch something to do, insisting upon it, rather than following Dutch's orders

[@demanvandemaan]

True! I also think that Dutch is triggered so much because Arthur's insisting is the definitive proof that Arthur no longer has faith in Dutch and thus is basically saying that Dutch is not "good" anymore, that he is flawed. And if there is one thing that triggers a narcisist into a spiral, it's facing them with their flaws.

[@noahtoftegaard]

the final moment between charles and arthur breaks my heart

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

💯, think it’s the only time I remember in game aside from Mickey that Arthur has ever got a Hug 🤧.

[@noahtoftegaard]

arthur hugs charles when he comes back from guarma as well

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

@@noahtoftegaard Totally forgot that Hug haha, thanks for the reminder! Still though, only Mickey & Charles the ones to hug Arthur :/.

[@therainbowhorse]

@@Auth0R_M0RGaN Sonny too. More than a hug for sure. Well, only if you enter his house.

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

@@therainbowhorse👀🤣

[@crispy_338]

Ben Davis, the performance capture for Dutch, said that in one of his runs through that last “I gave you all I had” scene he walked up the ramp and turned his back on the others and just bawled for a minute

[@jaysundae]

I have never seen side quests having such a significant emotional impact on the main story quite like this game did. All those side missions made the last ride *THAT* much more emotionally impactful. We also triggered one of the best scenes in gaming history by doing the nun missions. To think that's entirely dependent on your actions as a player is a testament to how exceptionally well-written this game is, it adds SO much to the experience and absolutely elevates this game to greater emotional heights

[@FuncleChuck]

"People die. It's the way it is, always has been. Me, you, Dutch... we've all been in this line of work a long time, and we're still here, so... I figure we must've got it right a hell of a lot more than we got it wrong." - Arthur to Hosea.

[@pix06pix06]

I love how it goes from really dark and heavy in chapter 6 to much lighter in the epilogue. Let's the player enjoy being in the world again

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

Well said, Epilogue is such a nice cooldown change of pace compared to Chapter 6 👍🏽.

[@therainbowhorse]

The mission title "The Wheel" says it all.

[@M1_Maz]

Thank you for this amazing playthrough! Like with RDR1 too, your playthrough of this game made me appreciate the story so much more than when I just played it alone. You really put your entire heart and soul into this game and it shows in the quality of these videos. They've been enlightening, thought provoking, and even eye opening. Making me realize things that I never would have seen otherwise. Taking what's already an incredible story and turning it into so much more. So a big thank you to all that you do, once again Also I don't blame you for all the tears at Epona's death. I only had my main horse for about half the game, and even still losing him at the end, and Arthur's "Thank You" as he passed, wrecked me. Let alone you who have had Epona since literally episode 1 or 2 Very very excited for the Epilogue! Been missing the days of you running around as John in RDR1. Good times ahead!

[@Megirly-kq9wh]

Kali I completely get you. I was bracing for Arthur's death from the moment he got diagnosed but my horse my little star I had for 90 of those 100hrs I spent playing the game was just gone. I was sobbing so hard cause she was just gone. I could barely see during the micah fight as well as I felt just how much Arthur was struggling. Man I started crying along with you rethinking of my own playthrough earlier this year

[@kaliwali]

omg I feel a bit shocked and embarrassed that I cried harder over Epona's death than Arthur's! but I think it really is because the game gives you time and moments to grieve while still playing as him 💚

[@Megirly-kq9wh]

​@@kaliwalisame, I just didn't think about my horse dying i don't know just my horse felt special that even if I got another horse with the same breed it just isn't the same from my first playthrough

[@AlanKSimulations]

@@kaliwali also dont forget your playing as Arthur, who you make spend time bonding with your horse so there is more of 'you controlled Arthur but you bonded with the horse' theme at play here aswell.

[@SOM-v4o]

I had it spoiled that the main protagonist won't be shown in red dead 1.

[@Megirly-kq9wh]

@@SOM-v4o I played rd1 first so I didn't even know Arthur existed till after

[@mikewaters2126]

Cats being comforting when people are upset is always the cutest thing in the world

[@gozelmurat]

thanks to your story heavy playthrough i caught even more details on story even if i have played this game two times and have hundred percent completion. it just goes deeper and deeper as one plays… 💙 thank you very much. and now, as you played red dead one first, im reaalllyyy looking forward to you playing the epilogue part… ✨

[@kaliwali]

i'm so glad I decided to play the games in release order! John is my favorite character because of that, but boy did Arthur come in an extremely close second. I loved my time so much with Arthur and his journey but I can't wait to hop back in with John! 💚

[@carl_consumer.of.reality]

@@kaliwaliAgreed. A lot of players started with Rdr2, and it still works as a story obviously but you just can't fuly appreciate the story in chronological order for the first playthrough as much as you do with release order. I've loved your let's play🎉😊

[@SuperShifty22]

Dutch to Arthur after the horse race..."I was going to say your like a son to me, but you're more than that"

[@Zghost276]

Greatest protagonist of all time

[@williamljeffrey5558]

The epilogue is fantastic. Getting to play again as John was what so many of us wanted since rdr1 and for a lot of people that was nearly a decade of waiting. Rockstar somehow managed to give you a whole new character to fall in love with and still give us John back in the end.

[@westonpierce952]

1:24:03 JUSTICE FOR MOLLY ☘️

[@crispy_338]

OOOH DOOTCH VAN DER LINDE

[@VivianDarkbloom1]

Molly killed herself. She just thought Dutch would do it

[@davesonofdave8612]

Molly redemption tour!

[@guitarman8462]

Another 2 things you can do : go visit the graves of all the characters in your gang to pay your respects . If you listen closely to all the old gang camp sites you had , you'll hear ghost of the characters .

[@M1_Maz]

When I played this game for the first time a few months ago, I already knew Arthur was going to die. Unfortunately, it had been impossible to avoid spoilers after all this time. But what I didn’t know was how. I thought it would be the more expected trope where the gang is making some final daring escape, and Dutch pulls a “you’re not coming with us” and shoots Arthur and leaves him behind. Arthur’s illness was the last thing I was expecting, but I also can’t overstate how much I enjoyed and appreciated the writing of this final chapter as a result. Even without spoilers, I think most can anticipate Arthur's death, yet the story just hits so hard. Going back to something I said wayyy back before you even played RDR1 that the beauty in the writing of this game is all the emotions of discovering "how things happened" rather than just "what happens next". Truly the perfect prequel Arthur was given time. Time that Lenny and Hosea, and countless others were not afforded. Time that he could use to define his legacy. Who is he really, deep down in his heart? For most of his life, I feel Arthur let his circumstances and the misfortunes of his past define who he was. Just a simple outlaw, angry at the world, out for vengeance. But that’s not the real Arthur. His newfound perspective on life after the diagnosis and some words from people who truly care about him helped him see that. It wasn’t about him anymore. It was about protecting those who need protecting, and saving those who need saving. And with passing his hat off, John now carries his legacy forward. This wasn’t Arthur’s vengeance tour, this wasn’t even a justice arc, it was instead Arthur’s final…. Redemption

[@Phoenixdark1]

35:30 The reason they show the text about how the loot is split between the gang is because it's also showing you that you were cut out for that last score. On the right hand side of the screen, at the same time that that text comes up, it shows that Arthur's take is $0. It's actually a really cool way to show that the gang has completely cut you out at this point.

[@iAnimeDude]

And here we come to a very emotional end to a very special protagonist, probably one of my favourites of all time. After this emotional rollercoaster of a send off for Arthur you will still have a exceptional epilogue in John's shoes. I also very much loved RDR2's epilogue, it has very wholesome moments, epic moments and also it's share of emotional moments, looking forward to see you play RDR2 to it's true end! And remember, you can visit people's graves, so you know who's you have to visit as John... And also, remember the strange man's house in the swamp!

[@RicardoSpindola-e1x]

The epilogue is a healing chapter for me, after losing Arthur, this was healing

[@mr.vesper5659]

Even after all these years, it still gets me

[@hamilton9479]

Big tip: to make it easier for yourself just follow the mission chain. The game will let you know when it’s time to go off free roaming again plus you’ll be equipped for it!

[@Logh0s86]

That "Epona" at 1:39:45 broke me

[@DeusVult33]

RIP Epona. And Hunter. 🥀

[@DBZFAN4LIFE]

Absolutely love your playthrough of this game, can't wait to see more epilogue playthrough.

[@b.u.l.1734]

Just fyi, the epilogue takes place in 1907, 8 years after the main game (1899) and 3-4 years before RDR 1 (1911). Remember in RDR 1 when John told Bonnie he'd only "been a rancher for 3 years or so"? Well, here we are, lol. And yes, the epilogue chapters set up the events of the first game. Also, if you are like me and can't stand John with short hair (lol), you can recreate John's hair and facial hair from RDR 1 (or get as close as possible to it) by following these steps: Hair: - Right parted, level 5 (level 6 also works, altough it's a bit longer than his RDR 1 hair and resembles his RDR 2 1899 NPC hair more). Facial hair: - Dundreary sideburns level 2. - Chin (natural) level 1. - Pencil mustache level 2.

[@kaliwali]

I looooove this breakdown of how to get John to look more like himself from RDR1. gonna follow it! thank you :)

[@aarons1705]

1:29:45 Arthur's last ride is probably my favorit gaming experience. That and Kratos hugging Atreus. Both killed me

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

Kratos reciting what Brok said about “the nature of the thing” and then Brok blessing the Draupnir is my all time fave GOW moment 🤧😭.

[@leedsalex]

Look up on here Arthur's last ride - low honour version, the song played is the same but remixed and is so much more haunting

[@darryljones3009]

1:35:16 - If you look at Javier you can see him hesitating here. That was actually put in because his voice actor when doing motion capture felt he couldn't bring himself to point a gun at John and Arthur, and in the end the developers decided to keep it in.

[@Eraldo_Coil]

Both RDR1 and RDR2 compliment each other. If you’ve played RDR1 and play 2, it elevates it because you know a bit of what happens, in 1, John eludes to things, and some things are super wrapped up in mystery and ambiguity, but in RDR2, you get all the details, as you are in them! You also see old characters return from 1 as well. if you’ve played RDR2 first and play RDR1 after, the same thing can be said. Old characters return and a continuation of the story and the task at hand becomes more meaningful because of the past events.

[@tskwerl]

I don't know if I'm ready either. lol. Losing Arthur is the knife that just keeps twisting. But, we get to play as John now and you have a "new" area to explore. You're gonna get those nostalgia feels. 😉

[@Paulo_CorreiaFilho]

6:40 I love the detail in Karen's hair. She used to have curls, but now she doesn't care anymore.

[@slickgossip6893]

Of all the play throughs I've watched of RDR2 on You Tube I have to say yours by far has been the most enjoyable to watch. And as John I'm sure it'll only get better ❤

[@fabiog9447]

One can see many reasons why you're a top tier youtuber. The piano version of "that's the way it is" in the intro is a very well thought idea

[@hamilton9479]

One of my favourite moments in the game, that brief music as Arthur, Sadie and Charles ride down to the Oil Factory with the Native Americans.

[@danicobacho]

Arthur Morgan, the best character I’ve ever seen in a videogame ♥️🤠

[@dannielliebear5269]

AAAHH IT’S HEREEE! I’ve tried my best since episode 4 to catch up with this play through but I haven’t quite made it (currently on part 38). I will be back to bawl my eyes out with you soon but man watching people’s reactions to the end of the main story never gets old and never gets less emotional

[@christopherchadwick2659]

Really enjoyed your playthrough, Kali. Looking forward to your final videos. This game is a masterpiece. RIP Arthur RIP Epona

[@jericho3161]

I hope there was someone home to give you a big hug after you stopped recording 💚, I remember feeling sad for an entire day after Arhur's death, I didn't feel like playing the epilogue,it took me an entire week before being ready to resume playing.The epilogue starts slowly but it gets really fun after a short while!! Can't wait for the next upload!! Have a good week Kali!!

[@ianp1986]

57:42 I think “insist” pissed Dutch off so much because he sees it as Arthur challenging his leadership and not just obeying orders

[@Fall_1n1]

There's one cool detail I wanted to point out in case you missed it, I think a lot of people miss this, 8:51, you see Arthur and Micah look like their about to fight, whether that's verbally or physical. Right after Arthur says "Excuse me?" When Micah gets in his face, you see John, Charles, and Sadie behind Arthur start to get up and walk over, probably to join Arthur's side, stuff was about to go down before Eagle Flies showed up, it still gives me chills thinking that they could've had a huge fight there in that scene.

[@ArunKumar-fx3xz]

I have watched Arthur's death more than 10 times through different gamers' gameplay, every time tears come automatically without fail, even though till now I haven’t played this game by myself.

[@evertjethoe]

Hi Kali, You did well and the edit was amazing. 😢😭👍🏽

[@DarthBreezus]

RIP Arthur… I havent seen too many say this but since youre a big fan of God of War too i think there are alot of similarities between Arthur and Kratos. I mean the dodgy pasts, losing a child, the urge to do better and be a better person. As much i love Kratos im glad Roger Clark won best performance for this game over Chris Judge in 2018. Arthurs arc is masterful, but i think Dutchs journey is just brilliant!! Really brilliant writing.. Id love to see you play GTA 5 as a contrast to this game 😂😂

[@Gary_M]

It's so heartbreaking when Arthur takes the moment to comfort his horse with a pat and "whoa" and "thank you".

[@Jimmer93]

Oh, I've been waiting for this one with baited breath! I'll be honest, ass a grown ass man, I'm not too proud to admit I was weeping hard during Arthurs last ride when I first played the game! I'm glad you kept the same horse throughout, because I knew that would hit hard! The final moments of the gand and Arthur's last stand on mountain are heart wrenching, but like RDR1 you have an epilogue, only this one is a little... bigger...

[@ChaserBD04]

Epona just riding right up into Cornwall Kerosene and Tar. Skittish the entire game and runs right into a fight with the Army. He was a good boah right up til the end. Super excited to see you play through the epilogue. I can promise you one thing. It will heal many wounds. And although I played RDR1 first, and loved John, and then played RDR2 and loved Arthur more, and was initially bummed about playing Arthur... and then bummed about playing as John again... lol. It's so worth it.

[@happy_days-tx6nw]

Those last couple episodes hit so hard. I still havent seen a playthrough where the horse scene doesn't get very emotional. Great playthrough, and looking forward to your adventures as John!

[@Pezable]

By far my favorite playthrough of this game! Thank you so much, Kali! 😊

[@kevingolightly1750]

Loved (and liked) all your episodes of what has to be one of the greatest games ever, Arthur's death is really gut wrenching and seeing your grief brought a tear to my eye....and I'm 65 😢

[@cookielover1984]

I really like your playthrough and the thoughtful way you comment. RDR2 is my favorite game, and it will be hard to ever have a character like Arthur Morgan again. You should definitely visit Arthur’s grave!

[@ssssantos304]

you still have SO MUCH to find out in the world dont stop exploring!

[@thunderstruck5484]

Wow what an adventure! Thanks for taking us along

[@GermanWehrmacht]

When it comes to the conversation with Sadie and Arthur, I've always loved this conversation because it finally shows how much Arthur opened his eyes towards what Dutch was doing, and that was finding people who basically have nothing but anger and even resentment and using that for his own purpose. Once that anger and resentment are gone, Dutch begins to caste them aside. It's such a powerful idea that Arthur begins to realize it, and while he was able to save as much as he could, and was able to let go of that anger that he had not just towards Dutch, but all the years he was alive, its when he certainly achieved his redemption.

[@Erik-qj1jd]

"If you hadn't shown up at my house that night, I'd be dead.....and even this bullshit beats dead". My favorite line! Looking forward to your endeavors as "Jim Milton". R I P Epona 🙏🐴😇🐎❤

[@GermanWehrmacht]

It's certainly been an adventure, its something that each playthrough is different in some ways but does end up in the similar path. Great job on the content here.

[@evertjethoe]

Hi Kali, I was going to say this yesterday, but i to was emotional (even if i seen it allot, it still gets to me). Anyway when you said at the end play abit with John, (so it can not be a spoiler) i wanted to say this imagine Arthur's voice saying this to you: "Kali..It ain't over untill the fat lady sings…well i leave you to it then" 👍🏽😇

[@KanoSJ]

First time I’ve seen someone keep Arthur at average/normal weight all the way until his death. Feels strange seeing him like that in those end scenes and not skinny

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

Think it was last episode or one before that, Kali showed Arthur was “overweight”, never seen that before haha.

[@kaliwali]

Arthur loved his gator meat, coffee & candy in this one ☕️🤣

[@KanoSJ]

@@Auth0R_M0RGaN I’ve had him overweight in chapter 2 before and there’s actually a big difference in his appearance

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

@@KanoSJ Yeah, I get the visual difference when Arthur is overweight but game did say he was overweight despite him still looking “normal”.

[@Ben_2040]

One thing I’ve noticed is that he looks like he could do modeling when he is extremely underweight with empty cores. Quite ironic, considering how the modern world works.

[@Bhodiman]

The dialogue writing for this game is awesome, even some throwaway lines are perfect. Two of my favourites from the final mission. When the train is flying by, Arthur 'should I just sneak on now?' And Micah on Arthur returning to camp 'Black Lung you're back, Hooray'

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

That last *line from Micah always makes me appreciate how funny he actually is, next to Arthur, Micah has some of the best one liners in the game 😄.

[@1121b]

“Just like old times, huh?” “This don’t feel nothing like the old times!”

[@CptSharKn1ght]

''You're my brother..'' ''I know.. I know.'' 😞 Thank you! Kali for this playthrough experience, it was totally worth the time and the reactions up until this point, BUT! we're not through with the whole game yet ! 😅After you spend this enormous amount of time with a character as complex and as layered as Arthur, you begin to wonder if he's real or just like any fictional character in some game, that's what I like to say when I'd think about it. Anyways, you got a pretty much amount of time left and SOO many things that will be needed to be done still before it's finally over. So, I strongly recommend to be as thorough as you were in the main chapters ( it is worth it ) R* gave the players plenty of new room to explore in the Epilogue, complete whatever was unfinished because the map will be 100% opened at some point. It is really the last goodbye. As for John, he is a bit of a dummy in the Epilogue 😅but in a good way, and that's only because he's still learning a lot, as people who played RDR2 first and getting used to him like this, most almost wouldn't even recognize him after in RDR1, that's how much he changes over these years! Very excited to see you react to it. Take care ! 😊

[@kaliwali]

thank you for being on this journey with me! i'm so happy we aren't done in this game just yet AND I get to play as John now!! 😱✨ i'm very excited to play John's chapters in this beautiful world!!

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

Arthur’s reply “I know, I know” is so reminiscent of [SPOILER for Return of the Jedi] Han Solo replying to Leia in Return of the Jedi when she confesses her love to Han “I love you” and rather than saying “I love you too”, “I know” suits the occasion way more and less cheesy but more grounded imo 🤧.

[@yinncon2n728]

you are a good man Arthur Morgan, we will always remember you 😔❤️

[@Cat-Dog-Mouse]

In the valley of outlaws, where the wild winds roam, Stood a man named Arthur, far from hearth and home. A rider on the tempest, with steel in his eyes, A heart worn by sorrow, and a soul full of lies. He rode with the gang, with Dutch by his side, In search of a freedom where dreams could abide. But the years turned cruel, and the paths grew thin, As the shadows of choices crept under his skin. With a cough that cut deep, like a blade in the night, The reaper drew close, taking life from his sight. He stared at the sky, saw the end drawing near, And faced down his demons with a heart full of fear. Yet in his last days, something changed in his mind, A yearning for peace, for a life left behind. He saw through the chaos, the lies, and the gold, And found in his heart, a story untold. A friend to the lost, a savior to John, He set forth a path for a new day's dawn. With his gun in his hand, and a smile bittersweet, He rode to the end, where fate and honor meet. In the light of the morning, as the world turned to gray, Arthur laid down his life as the shadows gave way. His spirit now free, like the wind on the plain, A legend, a man, who found peace in the pain. For Arthur Morgan, who lived wild and fast, Found redemption and love, in the end, at last. A hero to some, a sinner to most, Now rides with the sunset, a wandering ghost.

[@LaertesStrongCoffee]

Did you see how Javier reacted to chosing a side? He was the only one pointing his gun up than going against his brothers. Such a cool detailed by the actor that actually made that choice. He even confirmed that in interviews.

[@suitsusboth]

kali thank you so much for such a wonderful, thoughtful, in-depth, and heartfelt play through. while i am excited to see you play through the epilogue i've so enjoyed watch you play through the main story, it was almost like playing through it for the first time. the game really is a life changer. i know it changed me. thanks again, and i can't wait for more whether it be more read dead, a reaction video or anything else. you are amazing!

[@Xackadee]

When I think of this goodbye between Arthur and John, I always think of how Dutch was the eloquent one. I think this game is so well-written for how we know someone like Dutch, Hosea, Trelawny or even Micah (not that he ever would) could probably articulate a lot of moving speeches and/or powerful sentiments and dress them all up in pretty words, were they in this position. Arthur and John aren't unarticulate by any stretch and often have banger quotes that get across many thoughts, profound or otherwise, but they're undeniably men who prefer to express themselves in much simpler terms. And I love that because we know that and we know them, their goodbye to each other gets across more emotion and meaning any one of Dutch's speeches ever did with far fewer and smaller words. Part of it will be the heat of the moment, but so much is said with so little. "You're my brother!" "I know. I know.

[@rickygoff3199]

That was epic and you did amazing Kelly I loved every second of it we have been on one hell of a ride I can't wait to see the rest of your rdr2 journey ight I hope you are having a epic and blessed night 🌙 ❤❤❤100

[@MYS.MVP.]

Can't believe i'm late for Arthur's last ride... Still remains my fav fictional character of all time!!

[@TheJoeKerr]

“Bye Charlotte!” I say the exact same thing when I’m on the train passing Charlotte’s house.

[@phoenixflame240]

You know come to think of it, what would've gone through her head had she known the man who saved her life is on that train firing a Gatling gun near her house killing the law 😅 What a thing to find out, if only she knew 😅

[@whiteskwirl]

The epilogue is my favorite part of the game. Just the perfect denouement after that cathartic climax.

[@piggnut18]

1:40:05 The horse's death never fails to break every player's heart. i Cry everytime i come back to this scene.

[@Redemption7825]

This “game” was like being part of a movie but it’s so much more than that because you play as the main character. It’s hard to put into words. I never thought a video game would tug at my heart strings like this one did. Arthur Morgan is by far the best of the best!

[@robertsistrunk6631]

Me at 2:00 "good thing you aren't wearing alot of mascara. You're going to be crying"

[@TheFremenBlue]

For me, the crying starts when Arthur rasps "Mrs. Adler, ride with me!" By the time the horse dies, I'm a weepy mess. (Since that first playthrough I keep an old nag handy for that final ride, and still cry over the damn horse.) And all other betrayals aside, Dutch is a PoS for leaving Arthur to die alone - wouldn't even sit with him. That is low.

[@lucasmacedosud]

You are a good man Mr. Morgan!

[@extraordinarygamer937]

this is heartbreaking, I loved Arthur Morgan

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

RIP Arthur Morgan!

[@theunknownuser9609]

Ultimately this is a story about three men who by the end of their respective journeys realize they weren't the men they thought they were. Arthur saw himself as this bad rotten from the inside person who eventually realized he could be more than that. He could be fair, selfless and a leader. Dutch saw himself as an altruistic man and leader of the people who ended up coming face to face with the fact that he was the one rotten from the inside. Similar arc to Arthur but with an opposite end result. John saw himself as a man who wasn't cut out for family and responsibility and he ended up putting his family over everything. Arthur and John are the biggest achievements that Dutch as the man who raised them could've wished for. They are what he saw himself as, what he preached and yet he hates them for it. Because seeing them like that makes him come to terms with what he really is. And Dutch can't cope with reality. He's always running away from it. Either hiding himself in his books and philosophies or quite literally running away (as we see with Arthur dying on his feet when he's unable to say "I'm sorry" and so he gets away). His evasion of reality goes even hader when we know from the first game that he kills himself. Dutch is an idealist but not in the traditional pure parangon of justice type of way we may imagine idealism as. He's the dark side of idealism. The one of someone who believes in the ideal not because of a genuine belief but rather because there is nothing left for them outside of the fantasy but going crazy at a world they don't understand because deep inside they always had a piece missing. A man who desperately needs to justify those impulses and anger that he doesn't understand in a way that doesnt conflict with his self-image and so the ideal twists itself more and more until it becomes unsustainable and unrecognizable and eventually he comes face to face with the truth in the worst way possible. Dutch is undoubtedly a terrible person but man, what a sad existence.

[@paulalverson7211]

We have been on this journey with you Kaliwali😢 When all of this ended with Arthur for me I thought a bit.... Realized something metaphorical about how bad Dutch was with his relationships with women was how bad things he got with everyone. I feel like Molly was actually super big forshadowing and a mirror on how actually screwy Dutch was inside with his thoughts of people he was supposed to love. He kept putting his schemes above the person he was supposed to care about the most. By the end that spread to everyone.

[@paulalverson7211]

Arthur's possible love interests/close friends were also reflective of his own internal struggles. If he had survived I would have wanted him to pick up a loving relationship with Sadie. I felt like they were truly having an understanding of each other. Plus, she really accepted Arthur on his multiple fronts. Could have healed both their internal pains in such a relationship.

[@demanvandemaan]

You're spot on that Molly was a foreshadowing. She was totally devoted to Dutch, but after the "fun" falling in love part, he dropped her like she was nothing. Just like Dutch considered Arthur his son, up unto the point that he no longer needed him and then he just dropped him too. This mirroring of Molly and Arthur is even further brought home by both of them saying that they "gave everything" to Dutch. Molly in her poem and Arthur as his last words to Dutch. Maybe the item fetch quest of Molly being a "mirror" is also a subtle wink from the developers :p

[@chromeeaglezz2522]

I've played this a few times and watched playthroughs with different youtubers, so I obviously knew what was going to happen so didn't worry about being teary-eyed. Wrong!! It still gets me emotionally. Especially when your horse dies. Great game!!

[@minarantisi5384]

"I gave you all I had". I didn't know Dutch said the same thing. I missed that scene from Dutch. Those words stopped Dutch in his tracks after Arthur said. Crazy how good Rockstar is good at doing that.

[@BigBrain6965]

Sorry about Elpona, he was a good horse , may he rest in peace in horse heaven with an unlimited supply of carrots and apples 🥕🍎 There is still much to do in this game with John so you could also take a break if you need it. The story still goes on quite a bit but you almost made it. Thanks for the great playthough eventhough I missed most of the middle part due to not having enough time over the summer. Lookling forward to whatever you are playing next

[@kaliwali]

Losing Epona was so sad.. 😮‍💨😞 I am really excited to see this world through John now though! I'm so excited that I can have more time exploring in this game in my favorite character's shoes now! 😱✨

[@davesonofdave8612]

One of the cruelest cuts Dutch inflicts in the game isn't just that he leaves Arthur during the factory job: it's that Eagle Flies has been clearly shot, and rather than acknowledge him in any way at all, Dutch confirms this is all, "Just as I planned."

[@Mortadeliusz_]

I think he just didn’t care about him

[@aces_high9220]

damn Epona made it through without needing horse medicine to revive ever since basically beginning of chapter 2🙌RIP Epona & Arthur🐴🤠

[@johncage5368]

7:40 Sister vs. Reverend: AFAIK: If you're high honor (which you naturally maxed out), you get that nice scene with sister Calderón. If you're low honor you get a scene with Reverend Swanson. So if you really want to go for that in a second playthrough, you need Arthur to become a real bad boy. ... I doubt that this is worth it. 1:17:46 "Sadie is awesome. I wish that we could have more side quests and interactions with her." Oh yes. 1:29:30 "The many miles we walked. ..." 1:49:48 "Face me to the west so I can watch the setting sun and remember all the fine times we had that way." 😭 1:53:52 "Is this more of chapter 6?" ... Kind of, let's call it "Epilogue". I'm very glad RockStar decided to not end it on Arthur's death leaving us in shambles, but pick us up after that. 1:55:16 "I feel like they all got out alive." ... Maybe we'll get a chance to find them. It's in John's hands which are our hands now. ... 2:02:30 "We gonna be playing as John for a bit." Yes. 🙂

[@johncage5368]

BTW: 5-star thumbnail!

[@Auth0R_M0RGaN]

You can still get Rev Swanson dialogue as High Honour, just skip out on Brother Dorkins/Sister missions and you’ll get Rev instead of Sister at Emerald station 👍🏽☺️.

[@kaliwali]

i'm sooooo glad Rockstar didn't leave us on a dead Arthur and Epona... RDR1 wrecked me for a few days. and I was getting prepared for the same feelings but was soooo pleasantly surprised that we got to see John's perspective for a bit in this beautiful world! 💚

[@roythedon4413]

The sound last breath is really making me even sadder. Listen to that breath is ughh 🥹🫡

[@cottonweaver8570]

Been such a great journey with you Kali and much more to come I dreaded the epona scene. Happy thanksgiving to you be safe and blessed.