Every Red Dead Redemption 2 player knows that gunslinger and protagonist Arthur Morgan has a knack for sketching mission moments, exotic animals, world interactions, and many more, in his little copper-colored journal. But now, one talented artist has sought about bringing these in-game sketches into the real world.
One of Rockstar Games' most beloved traditions is stocking its realistic open-world games like Grand Theft Auto to the brim with a variety of hilarious, strange, or sometimes down-right beautiful Easter eggs. Luckily, Red Dead Redemption 2 is no different; from Clint Eastwood to outer worldly airships, the developers truly went the extra mile. But what makes these Easter eggs feel like a more significant part of the world is thanks to how the title's protagonist interacts with them, as whenever he comes upon a secret, he jots the discovery down for good.
Arthur Morgan's distinctive method of phrasing things and his passion for scribbling things down in his journal make the Easter eggs much more memorable when they are discovered. Now, paying tribute to Red Dead Redemption 2's iconic art style, Reddit artist DoctorHarry1969 has turned an in-game lighthouse into an astonishing visual masterpiece. The detail and bold use of shading are just some of the many things that make this such an incredible tribute to Rockstar Games' action-adventure Western, along with clear attention to depicting the harsh lines and broad strokes present in Arthur Morgan's very own work.
Going further into detail, the artist has even included the quintessential Arthur Morgan cursive writing. Referring to Arthur's way of bluntly describing his environment, with few words and rhetorical questions. The caption "saw an old lighthouse, found it interesting. Not sure why," is the cherry on top of the cake that helps cement this as one of the most impressive Red Dead Redemption fan artworks in recent time.
For players craving to see the legendary, towering lighthouse in-game, they must first ride to Van Horn Trading Post, a settlement situated south of Annesburg. Shrouded in mystery as a thick, heavy fog peels in from the shores of the Lannahechee River, desperados will have to be on their toes and rifle ready, as it is easily one of the most dangerous Red Dead Redemption 2 locations.
Overall, the artist's devotion to detail when making this fan art is a pure reflection of how Red Dead Redemption 2 has managed to stick with players years after release. Unlike most games that slowly fade away into the shadows as time progresses, it is safe to say that Arthur Morgan and his gang of crooks will remain an integral part of gaming for a very long time.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.