play john

by Nosbig·v1·Updated 2025-12-23

This archive is not just a simple model replacement, it contains John's complete voice lines, making you feel like you are playing the final chapter and can complete all side tasks, stranger events, etc. as John. You can also customize him however you want, and unlike other model replacement mods, this model will not switch back to Arthur.

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About this mod Machine translation

This archive is not just a simple model replacement, it contains John's complete voice lines, making you feel like you are playing the final chapter and can complete all side tasks, stranger events, etc. as John. You can also customize him however you want, and unlike other model replacement mods, this model will not switch back to Arthur.

play john

🎮 **Important Notice (Updated in 2025)**:

This save was made in a hurry when the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2 was first released. It's still available as a save game, but these days I highly recommend using 'RAMPAGE TRAINER' as it has a "Force John" option in the model swap settings, which also allows you to switch back and forth between John and Arthur to avoid issues.

Also, check out the 'JOHN MARSTON RESTORATION PROJECT' for a better model of John as well as costume options before his epilogue!

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✨ Module Features

  • **More than just a model replacement**: This archive contains John's complete voice lines, allowing you to experience John's voice in the game.
  • **Full John Experience**: You can play all side missions, Stranger Things, etc. as John, as if you are playing the final chapter of the game.
  • **Fully Customizable**: You can customize John's appearance however you want.
  • **Model Stability**: Unlike other model replacement mods, the John model in this mod will not switch back to Arthur under certain circumstances.

⚠️ Known issues

The only downside is that you'll still hear Arthur's voice during cutscenes in the main story missions.

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**Author's Note**: I keep this mod for archival purposes.

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
Play as John
File size
303.7 KiB