Red Dead Redemption 2 Player Makes Surprising Discovery in Black Belle's House

An observational Red Dead Redemption 2 player online has found John Marston’s classic hat from the original game while exploring Black Belle’s house. Players can meet Black Belle as part of a stranger mission in Red Dead Redemption 2, and this eagle-eyed gamer has managed to spot a hidden detail during the encounter.

It’s no secret that Red Dead Redemption 2 is filled with hidden details. Rockstar’s attention to detail on the 2018 Western title was arguably second to none, which is why so many players are still finding new things to this day. Just recently, another Red Dead Redemption 2 player noticed an adorable dog detail after six years, showing how the best details are often the smallest. Even at this point, it’s unlikely that players have uncovered all the secrets and details that Red Dead Redemption 2 has to offer, making it a fascinating game to explore.

Redditor HazardCM noticed that Black Belle’s house, as seen in her Red Dead Redemption 2 Stranger mission, features John Marston’s classic hat from the original game. It’s well-hidden as part of the set dressing, but a close look at the item confirms that it’s unmistakably John Marston’s hat. According to players in the thread, players can’t take the hat and wear it for themselves, which is a shame. It was generally agreed that this probably is a homage, given the hat doesn’t feature anywhere else in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Black Belle’s House in RDR2 Features John Marston’s Hat

It isn’t the only instance of a character’s hat popping up elsewhere around the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. Another user in the thread pointed out that the general store in Valentine also features Arthur Morgan’s hat on the wall, although this could just be a coincidence or a reuse of the model. It’s not clear if any other characters’ hats pop up elsewhere in the game, but knowing Rockstar, it could certainly be the case.

With Rockstar busy with the development of Grand Theft Auto 6, news of a potential sequel to Red Dead Redemption 2 is likely some time away yet. Given the success of the most recent game in the series, it’s unfathomable to think that it won’t happen at this point, but Rockstar has never been shy of taking the time it needs to get things right. It’s the best way to approach things, especially when the studio is renowned for its incredible attention to detail. These things don’t happen overnight.

America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.

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Released

October 26, 2018

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

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Engine

RAGE

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol

How Long To Beat

50 Hours

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Steam Deck Compatibility

yes

X|S Optimized

yes

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OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Cross Save

N/A

Cross-Platform Play

N/A

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