Enable Swimming (John Can Swim)
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #54 of 218 Scripts mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
John Marston can swim now. Arthur also no longer becomes paralyzed while swimming. Now they can swim as long as they want.
Enable Swimming (John Can Swim) is a script mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 that allows John Marston to swim and removes Arthur's paralysis in water, letting both characters swim indefinitely. With 2,674 endorsements and 72,459 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life fix for players who want unrestricted water traversal.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 2,674 endorsements and 72k downloads.
- Fixes a long-standing annoyance for John Marston fans.
- Simple script mod that does exactly what it says.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Script mods can conflict with other mods that alter player movement or water physics.
- No mention of compatibility with Red Dead Online, so likely single-player only.
For RDR2 players who hate that John can't swim and want to explore waterways freely. Also for Arthur players who want to avoid the frustrating paralysis animation. Skip if you're playing online or don't care about swimming mechanics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to install this mod with a mod manager like Lenny's Mod Loader to avoid conflicts.
- If you're on the latest game version, check if the mod needs an update or use a compatibility patch.
- Test swimming in a shallow area first to ensure the mod works before diving into deep water.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- srgamerio
- Version
- 1.4
- Downloads
- 72,459
- Endorsements
- 2,674
- Category
- Scripts
- Created
- 12/5/2020
- Updated
- 12/10/2020
🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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