John Marston Facial Animation Overhaul - DEPRECATED
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (10 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 102 Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
- This mod will no longer be updated, use J. M. F. A. O. instead.
All new facial expressions for John, each hand-picked from an unused set of animations.
After endless questions about the other expression overhaul mods which don't change anything, I thought I'd upload my own. Those mods are YED replacements, which affects component physics like gunbelts, bandoliers, etc. with no effect on facial expressions. Used to be part of JM Animation Overhaul.
INSTALLATION
Drag the "lml" folder into your main directory
MODDING DISCORD
https://discord.gg/RUVCJyMPRH
JM Animation Overhaul: https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/774
This mod overhauls John Marston's facial expressions to match Red Dead Redemption 1, offering a more authentic look. It has 1,189 endorsements and 44,562 downloads but is marked as deprecated, so it may not be actively maintained. Suitable for players seeking RDR1-accurate character visuals.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 1,189 endorsements show the community digs it
- 44,562 downloads prove it's been tried a ton
- Makes John look like the RDR1 badass we remember
⚠️ Cons
- Deprecated status means it's likely abandoned, so don't expect updates
- Could conflict with other facial mods or animations
- Compatibility with newer game patches is a gamble
If you're a hardcore RDR2 player who wants John to look and feel more like his RDR1 self, this is for you. Also great for folks doing cinematic playthroughs or screenshot sessions. Skip it if you're on a modlist that already tweaks facial animations.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if you have other facial mods installed, as they might override each other.
- Since it's deprecated, test it early in your playthrough to avoid mid-game surprises.
- If you're using a mod manager, keep track of load order to ensure this mod's changes apply.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Dick Hertz
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 44,562
- Endorsements
- 1,189
- Category
- Player
- Created
- 8/19/2021
- Updated
- 8/19/2021
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