Arthur Morgan's New Austin Adventures: Spoiler Alert, They're Short-Lived
Ah, New Austin. Land of scorching deserts, tumbleweeds, and... a mysterious force field that keeps Arthur Morgan perpetually unwelcome. That's right, folks, in Red Dead Redemption 2, venturing into this forbidden zone as Arthur is about as successful as trying to teach Dutch van der Linde the concept of fiscal responsibility. But fear not, curious cowboys and cowgirls, for this post will dive into the why, the how-not-to, and the hilarious desperation of Arthur's New Austin aspirations.
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Why Can't Arthur Just Saddle Up and Head West?
Simple answer: Because the game developers said no (or rather, implemented a very enthusiastic sniper with Arthur's name on it). There are some story-related reasons too. New Austin is where things went south, way south, for the Van der Linde gang during the Blackwater incident. It wouldn't make much sense for Arthur to waltz back in like nothing happened, especially with a hefty bounty on his head.
But here's the real reason: Rockstar Games probably wanted to save some content for the epilogue, where you play as John Marston (who, conveniently, doesn't have the same invisible sniper problem). Can't have Arthur hogging all the legendary animal hunting glory, can we?
So, How Do You NOT Get Sniped Out of Existence as Arthur?
Here's the important part, aspiring outlaws: Don't. Even. Think. About. It. Seriously, the second Arthur dips a toe across that invisible border, it's curtains. There's no fancy negotiation, no pleading with the sky snipers. Just BLAM! You'll be respawned back in safer territory faster than you can say "Dutch's plan."
QuickTip: Stop scrolling fast, start reading slow.
But I Really, Really Want Arthur to Explore New Austin! Is There a Secret Workaround?
(We know the feeling, partner. We've all been there.) In the past, there were glitches and exploits, but Rockstar, bless their hearts, have plugged those holes faster than you can say "microtransaction." Currently, there's no legit way for Arthur to explore New Austin.
However, if you're playing on PC, some folks talk about mods that might do the trick. But that's a whole other conversation (and comes with its own risks).
Moral of the story: Admire New Austin from afar, or wait patiently for the epilogue.
Tip: Absorb, don’t just glance.
Arthur and New Austin: Frequently Asked Questions
How to explore New Austin as Arthur?
Unfortunately, there's no reliable way within the normal game.
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How to get rid of the bounty in New Austin?
QuickTip: Use the post as a quick reference later.
You can't get a bounty in New Austin as Arthur... because you can't get to New Austin as Arthur.
How to befriend the New Austin sniper?
This sharpshooter seems to have a one-track mind when it comes to Arthur. Offering them a nice cup of tea probably won't work.
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How to convince Dutch to go back to New Austin?
Good luck with that. Dutch and good decision-making are about as likely a pairing as Micah Bell and basic hygiene.
How to find the best hat in New Austin?
This one you might actually be able to answer... once you play as John Marston in the epilogue!
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