Arthur Morgan trailer version 2 appearance restored

by Ben and Friends·v1.00·Updated 2025-12-01

Based on residual data from the game's files and a keen eye for detail, Arthur Morgan's development look from the second trailer phase has been restored.

Screenshots 8 screenshots

About this mod Machine translation

Based on residual data from the game's files and a keen eye for detail, Arthur Morgan's development look from the second trailer phase has been restored.

Trailer 2 Arthur Morgan

🎮 **Welcome to the Red Dead Redemption 2 time machine! ** This mod will take you back to the early days of game development and experience Arthur Morgan's original look as shown in the second trailer.

✨ Overview of module functions

This module carefully restores many details of Arthur Morgan in the middle of development, including:

  • **Classic Weapon Grips**: Restored his signature maple-colored Cartman pistol grip and hilt.
  • **Dark Hair Color**: Add back his darker hair and beard tone for a tougher look.
  • **Iconic hat brim angle**: Restores the tilt angle of his beta version of the hat, giving it a cool and handsome look.
  • **HD Face and Hands**: The texture details of the face and hands have been carefully restored.
  • **Improved clothing texture**: The ambient light occlusion effect of shirts has been improved, making the layers more distinct.
  • **Backpack Strap Texture**: Restored the original texture of the satchel straps.
  • **OPTIONAL FILE**: Provides an optional file that exchanges for his more fitted gunner's jacket.
  • **Hairstyle Optimization**: When using any shirt and jacket, his base hair model will be unchained to make the hair more natural.
  • **Heist Suit Details**: Removed the gloves from his heist suit.

🎯 Usage suggestions

After installing this mod, you will see a Arthur in the game that more closely matches the early promotional image. Whether you're on a mission or free to explore, this rougher, more "unfinished" character will bring a whole new role-playing experience. It is recommended to use some western-style ENB or light and shadow modules to make these restored texture details even more brilliant!

🙏 Special thanks

Special thanks to **Suika** for her help with screenshots and file editing!

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Are you ready for Arthur Morgan to once again gallop through the Wild West in his most original and wild form?

Install & use Install: follow the bundled instructions

  1. Unzip the archive from playbuff and read the bundled readme / instructions first.
  2. There is no universal mod manager for this game: some mods replace game files directly, some go into a game-specific Mods folder, and some need a game-specific community loader or tool first — follow the bundled readme.
  3. Place the files exactly as the readme says; mods with listed dependencies need those installed too.
  4. Launch the game to confirm it loaded; some games require enabling mods in settings or an in-game mod menu.

Install locations vary a lot between games and mods — the bundled readme is the most reliable guide.

File & checksum

Filename
Trailer 2 Arthur
File size
25.3 MiB