How many missions are in rd2 epilogue?
As an avid Red Dead fan who has sunk over 200 hours into exploring its rich open world, I‘m often asked: just how substantial is Red Dead Redemption 2‘s epilogue? In short, it‘s a beast, adding a whole second act to follow up the 60-hour main campaign. Let‘s break down the key details:
The Epilogue Consists of 12 Core Story Missions
Spanning two parts, the RDR2 epilogue contains the following story missions:
Epilogue Part I (10 Missions)
- Motherhood
- Gainful Employment
- The Wheel
- Old Friends
- A Fork in the Road
- Jim Milton Rides, Again?
- Home of the Gentry?
- Fatherhood, for Idiots
- A Quiet Time
- Visiting Hours
Epilogue Part II (11 Missions)
- Angelo Bronte, A Man of Honor
- The Fine Art of Conversation
- Horse Flesh for Dinner
- Dear Uncle Tacitus
- Fleeting Joy
- That‘s Murfree Country
- Paying a Social Call
- An Honest Day‘s Labors
- A New Jerusalem
- The Tool Box
- American Venom
So in total, there are 12 core story missions across the two-part RDR2 epilogue.
The Epilogue Adds 6 Additional Hours of Gameplay
While the main story takes around 60 hours, the epilogue tacks on another 6 hours or so. That makes it almost like an entire separate campaign! It‘s a vast amount of extra content that wraps up the tale of the Van der Linde gang.
You Can Still Freely Explore the Open World
During the epilogue, the entire RDR2 map is still open for exploration, side challenges, and stranger missions. You can also head to New Austin which was previously locked. There is still plenty to occupy yourself with!
Key Activities You Can Do in the Epilogue
- Hunt legendary animals like the Tatanka Bison and Iguga Cougar
- Take on the Herbalist and Horseman Challenges
- Help stranger mission givers like the Veteran and Charlotte Balfour
- Unlock cheat codes and secret weapons at Gaptooth Breach
- Find Easter eggs and hidden landmarks
So the open world is your oyster even after the main story finishes!
The Epilogue Focuses on John Marston‘s Journey
The epilogue shifts the focus to John Marston as he tries to build an honest life with his family. We see his struggles to set up a ranch, deal with remaining threats like Micah, and pay off his past debts. This shift to John sets the stage for Red Dead Redemption 1.
Key Details
- It‘s been 8 years since Arthur‘s death
- John must earn money to pay off a bank loan
- The final threat is a confrontation with Micah and Dutch
- John gets revenge, finally exorcising the ghosts of his past
For long-time fans, the epilogue perfectly bridges RDR2 with the next chapter of the red dead saga.
So in summary while RDR2‘s core story takes a 60+ hour investment, the epilogue almost doubles down with an additional 6 hour narrative extension and 12 core missions. It lets players experience John‘s rise as he breaks from Dutch‘s gang to forge his own path – a satisfying encore to follow Arthur‘s tragedy. For me, it‘s some of the most fulfilling content in an already seminal open world epic.
