John Marston Animation Overhaul V2.7
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #9 of 102 Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
From badass gunslinger to shuffling penguin, Rockstar has done a lot over the years to destroy the John Marston we knew from the original game in 2010, this mod aims to fix that.
Restores John's beta animations and adds some new RDR1 style animations to bring back that classic gunslinger vibe from the first game.
Huge thanks to Eki aka Redemptify for finding, and providing me with some of these animations
Shout to GuiCorleonex794 for being the first to find any beta animations for John
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RDR1 STYLE WALK (BETA)
I included an optional file that changes John's walkstyle to an altered version of his classic RDR1 walk. May come with some issues due to current limitations with LML, but as soon as these are able to be fixed I will fix them.
2. 7. 1 - Facial Expression are now separate
Download them here: JM Facial Animation Overhaul
Now includes a merged metapeds.ymt file for compatibility with Ambient Gang by Blackjack Colver Voltaire
INSTALLATION
Choose one of the three files, and drag the lml folder into your main directory, requires Lenny's Mod Loader
MODDING DISCORD
https://discord.gg/RUVCJyMPRH
MODS I RECOMMEND
John Marston Restoration Project by GuiCorleonex794, Eki, and AfroBandit
Cut Dialogue Restoration and Enhancement by PixieV
Classic RDR1 Face by JohnnyBajungas, BOAH1907, and GuiCorleonex794
Marston Equipment Retexture by Eki
Classic Stubble by BOAH1907 and GuiCorleonex794
Classic Cowboy by GuiCorleonex7941. 00 Clothing Fitment by Dooge
KNOWN ISSUES
The transition for the aiming animation while standing still isn't fully finished, looking for a fixBreaks some first person animations like holstering/unholstering your gun
John Marston Animation Overhaul V2.7 restores John's beta animations and adds RDR1-style animations to bring back the classic gunslinger feel from Red Dead Redemption. It includes an optional RDR1-style walk and a merged metapeds.ymt for compatibility with Ambient Gang. Requires Lenny's Mod Loader.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,888 endorsements and over 113k downloads
- Brings back that classic gunslinger vibe with beta and RDR1-style animations
- Compatibility patch for Ambient Gang built in, so you don't have to fiddle with conflicts
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it might be outdated for newer game versions
- The RDR1 walk is marked as beta and may have issues due to LML limitations
- Aiming animation transition while standing still isn't fully finished, per known issues
For RDR2 players who miss the original John Marston's swagger and want his animations to feel more like the 2010 classic. If you're a fan of restoration mods and don't mind a few rough edges, this is for you. Skip if you prefer vanilla animations or don't use Lenny's Mod Loader.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Lenny's Mod Loader is installed and up to date before dropping the lml folder into your game directory.
- If you use Ambient Gang mod, grab the merged metapeds.ymt version to avoid conflicts.
- Test the RDR1 walk in a save before committing—it's beta and might have quirks.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Dick Hertz
- Version
- 2.7
- Downloads
- 113,189
- Endorsements
- 1,888
- Category
- Player
- Created
- 6/25/2021
- Updated
- 8/19/2021
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🔧 How to Install RDR2 Mods
Install Script Hook RDR2 first. Most mods go in game directory.
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