One Red Dead Redemption 2 player sees their horse fly off violently after crashing with a fast-moving train. Horses are a crucial part of Red Dead Redemption 2 as they help the player traverse great distances. In addition, most missions in Red Dead Redemption 2 require players to go to different corners of the map, crossing swamps, mountains, and forests. Moreover, players can bond with their horse by cleaning and patting it often, and a higher bonding enables better riding.
Sadly, the horse often dies when it goes through severe physical trauma like gunshots or falling off a cliff. Losing a horse after spending hours bonding with it can be pretty disappointing to any Red Dead Redemption 2 gamer, as Reddit user __THE_TURTLE__ found out. The user uploaded a video that shows their horse meeting its demise in one of the most unusual ways possible, getting hit by a train.
The short clip shared by __THE_TURTLE__ begins with Arthur rescuing Reverend Swanson from getting killed by a train. This is part of the "Who is Not Without Sin" mission in Red Dead Redemption 2, where Swanson, a Van der Linde gang member, gets too drunk while playing poker and passes out. He then wanders off to a nearby rail bridge to kill himself, and Arthur must save him to progress in the game. Arthur manages to motivate him not to attempt suicide, but Reverend Swanson's foot gets stuck in the tracks while a train is speeding toward him. The player has to run to Swanson and save him from the oncoming train; otherwise, the mission fails. In the video, the user ultimately saves the Reverend but loses his horse in a violent collision with the speeding train.
Initially, the horse seemed to be at a safe distance but was flung far away from the bridge when the train collided with it. Meanwhile, the Red Dead Redemption 2 community on Reddit displayed solidarity with __THE_TURTLE__, while some found it hilarious. The original poster later clarified they had the chance to revive the horse, but they died by slipping off a cliff before reaching it. This is because if a player dies before reviving their horse in Red Dead Redemption 2, they lose it forever.
Losing a horse is devastating, but __THE_TURTLE__ can always purchase a new one from a nearby stable. A good quality horse costs more but can make a big difference in Red Dead Redemption 2. Moreover, Red Dead Redemption 2 offers a wide variety of horse breeds, including Turkmen, Jaded Tersk, Kentucky Saddler, and Lusitano.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available now for PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.