Red Dead Redemption released yesterday on PC and, predictably, Nexus Mods is already awash with various tweaks and changes courtesy of the game's blossoming modding community.
One of the mods that has already been uploaded by Nexus Mods user fatassfukingmonkey (great name) is the Arthur Morgan Restoration Project, which replaces John Marston's default outfit with something resembling Red Dead Redemption 2's protagonist Arthur Morgan. The original uploader admits that it's a "joke" which is why the model doesn't look that nice, but it's still funny how fast the uploader and his collaborator (ColonelKernal) got the mod online.
The description describes Arthur Morgan as the "far superior" protagonist, which isn't an unpopular opinion in the fandom. In many ways, Red Dead Redemption 2 players were able to mould Morgan into something resembling the player's morality, while John Marston tends to be a more static character. As a counterpoint, Marston's story is a more grounded one, as he's driven by a simple desire to protect his family.
The two characters wound up being close during the events of Red Dead Redemption 2. Since the game is a prequel, John never mentions Arthur during the events of the original game (as he...