A Red Dead Redemption 2 fan has drawn an exquisite portrait of Dutch, a complicated recurring character featured in both entries to the Red Dead Redemption series. Although official support for Red Dead Redemption 2's online features has been faltering for a while, the community continues to honor its legacy with impressive art, heartfelt gestures, and discussions of lore.
Red Dead Redemption 2 turned four years old last month, a depressingly silent affair for many fans hopeful an update may come their way during the anniversary. The critically acclaimed title has still not received a next-gen upgrade for the most recent PlayStation and Xbox consoles, disappointing players that wish to enjoy the breathtaking game at higher resolutions and frame rates. Yet, the community has endured, with one fan choosing to adapt the game into a novel for their mom. Similar stories of people channeling their inner honorable Arthur Morgan have circulated as of late, building characters out of LEGO or crafting stunning replicas of in-game clothing.
Given that one of the most compelling aspects of Red Dead Redemption 2 is the intricate narrative that boasts a variety of complicated characters, it is no surprise that some of the more unsavory figures often act as a creative outlet for fans. An incredible drawing posted to Reddit by oceanman589 shows Dutch Van der Linde, leader of the titular Van der Linde gang, towards the end of Red Dead Redemption 2's story. Fans have been known to appreciate Dutch's attire during this satisfying but fundamentally bittersweet scene.
American Venom concludes the epilogue to Red Dead Redemption 2, which sees an epic soundtrack accompany John Marston on a mission of revenge, determined to carry out what he perceives to be justice. Eventually catching up to Micah Bell, the drawing captures the moment Dutch has pistols trained on both his temporary ally and former friend. Comments agreed that Dutch's appearance in American Venom was one of his best, upsetting those who played the original Red Dead Redemption that consider Dutch's outfit in that game to be inferior.
The name of Dutch Van der Linde evokes many emotions within a Red Dead Redemption 2 fan, with them almost guaranteed to hear the words "I have a plan," in his memorable accent. It is a good time for any fans looking to experience Dutch and all of his failed plans, as Red Dead Redemption 2 just saw its highest concurrent player count on PC since release, a testament to its quality.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.