Arthur Morgan's tuberculosis diagnosis in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a crushing turning point in the long game's emotional narrative. There's no way to save the gruff, beloved protagonist, since his declining health is a major story arc, but for those who aren't satisfied with the switch to John Marston's point of view in the epilogue, there's a new mod perfect for bringing Arthur back.
Arthur Free Roam Unlocker has been released via Nexus Mods by creator somncoitus. The mod cures Arthur of his TB, leaving him a bit worse for wear, but also makes some important changes to RDR2's open world. The Blackwater lockdown is lifted, and the so-called "New Austin sniper" (a guaranteed death by off-screen gunshots if you go too far west) has been disabled, letting Arthur roam the entirety of Red Dead Redemption 2's map.
Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 is a masterpiece and one of the best games ever developed in no small part because of Arthur's tragic tale. He's an endearing figure actively working to improve himself, reassessing his motives and lifestyle, and tragically contracts tuberculosis early on. Arthur's decline is gradual and hard to watch at times,...
