New Austin: Arthur Morgan's Forbidden Vacation Destination (or How to Accidentally Get Yourself Sniped)
Ah, New Austin. The land of tumbleweeds, armadillos, and... unquenchable lawman bloodlust directed at your unfortunate hide, Arthur Morgan. That's right, partners, this sun-baked paradise is largely off-limits to our favorite outlaw in Red Dead Redemption 2 for most of the game. But why the big fuss? Did Arthur steal the sheriff's prized long johns? Did he forget to return that library book on herbal remedies for tuberculosis? (Spoiler alert: probably not that last one.)
The Truth is Out There (But Mostly Involves Dutch's Shady Past)
There's a bit of mystery surrounding the whole New Austin situation. Some folks reckon Dutch van der Linde, Arthur's charismatic yet increasingly unhinged leader, has some skeletons in his closet over there. Maybe he once wrestled a bear for a nickel and lost spectacularly. Perhaps he accidentally yodel-blasted an entire town into submission with his questionable singing voice. Whatever the reason, venturing into New Austin as Arthur is a surefire way to get yourself laser-sighted by an invisible sniper. Think of it as a digital cattle prod reminding you to stay on the straight and narrow (or at least the slightly less crooked path the gang is currently on).
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But Wait! There's a Loophole (Maybe)
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Now, before you resign yourself to a lifetime of gazing longingly at New Austin from afar, there are rumors (and by rumors, we mean potentially glitchy exploits) that allow you to sneak into the forbidden zone as Arthur. These methods involve complex maneuvers that would make Houdini blush, and come with the distinct possibility of your save file spontaneously combusting. We're talking wagon rides gone wrong, strategically placed dynamite detonations, and enough time manipulation to make Doc Brown envious. In short, unless you're a seasoned glitch-wrangler, this option is best left to the professionals (or the very bored).
John's Redemption (and New Austin Access!)
Fear not, adventurous outlaws! Once you reach the epilogue portion of the game, you take control of John Marston, a man with a slightly cleaner (emphasis on slightly) criminal record. John, being the ever-forgiving soul, is free to explore the dusty plains of New Austin without the constant threat of a digital dirt nap. So saddle up, partner, because there's bounty hunting, legendary animals, and a whooole lot of tumbleweeds waiting for you!
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New Austin FAQ
How to get to New Austin as Arthur (the safe way)?
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You can't...officially. Stick to the story missions, partner.
How to get to New Austin as Arthur (the glitchy way)?
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We recommend against it, but a quick [internet search] for "RDR2 New Austin glitch" might point you in a dangerous direction.
How to get to New Austin as John?
Just head on over! John's a free man (well, mostly free).
Is there anything interesting to do in New Austin?
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You bet! Legendary animals, bounty hunting, and enough cacti to make a pincushion jealous.
Why can't Arthur go to New Austin?
It's a mystery shrouded in spaghetti westerns and Dutch's questionable life choices.
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