John Marston Restoration Project
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #2 of 102 Player mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
by GuiCORLEONEx794
Special thanks to Eki and AfroBandit for helping me out with later updates.
!THIS MOD WAS OUTDATED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST BY THE AUTHOR, CHECK JMRE INSTEAD! DOWNLOAD
It restores the beta models such as John Marston's head from the pre release screenshots.
It also adds in new clothing, that being cut clothing for John's player model, and clothing
taken straight from his NPC model. The intent is to separate John's character from Arthur's as much as possible.
The new clothing can be purchased at any fence. A new "Clothing" menu will be present once selecting "Buy".
Once purchasing these items, they will be available for you to equip in your wardrobe at any time.
John's beta union suit (with the grey NPC texture) now replaces John's epilogue union suit.
Requires an up to date version of Lenny's Mod Loader (lml)
https://www.rdr2mods.com/downloads/rdr2/tools/76-lennys-mod-loader-rdr/
- Neck does not too fit perfectly with the nude upper body, because the final version is too buff for the beta head.
- John's head model will cause some short hairstyles to have a "balding" effect.
- Ammo for John's beta gunbelt doesnt have the correct expressions for ammo so it was removed from the belt
I recommend deleting the previous version of my mod before installing this update, this will help you avoid some issues. Also if you are using Classic Cowboy then delete player_three_ms1_shirt_002_o_r_vest.ydd and player_three_ms1_vest_000_full_chap.ydd from your stream folder to avoid having the cassmere and gunslinger vest cause issues with this mod*
No Dual Wielding 2. 1 - No Off Hand Holster 2. 2 by PixieV
https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/332
Cut Dialogue Restoration and Enhancement by PixieV
https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/308
1. 00 Fitment by d00ge
https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/855
Beta Animations for John
https://www.nexusmods.com/reddeadredemption2/mods/1420
The Classic Cowboy
https://www.nexusmods.c
John Marston Restoration Project is a cosmetic mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 that enhances John Marston's appearance in the Epilogue by restoring his beta head model and adding cut clothing items. It includes new outfits purchasable at fences and replaces his union suit with a beta version. The mod is outdated and the author recommends checking JMRE instead.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community favorite with over 5,000 endorsements and 294k downloads
- Gives John a distinct look from Arthur, which fans of the epilogue will appreciate
- Adds a bunch of new clothing options that you can buy in-game, so it feels integrated
⚠️ Cons
- The mod is outdated and the author explicitly says to check JMRE instead, so you're getting an old version
- Requires Lenny's Mod Loader, which adds an extra step if you haven't set it up yet
- You must uninstall all previous versions before updating, which can be a hassle if you've had it for a while
For RDR2 players who want John Marston to look more like his beta self and have more outfit variety in the epilogue. If you're a completionist who loves cut content, this is a must-try. Skip if you want gameplay changes—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the latest version of Lenny's Mod Loader installed, or the mod won't work.
- When you buy the new clothing at a fence, check your wardrobe—it'll be there after purchase.
- If you're upgrading from an older version, uninstall the old files completely before dropping in the new ones to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- GuiCORLEONEx794
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 294,813
- Endorsements
- 5,082
- Category
- Player
- Created
- 4/15/2021
- Updated
- 7/4/2023
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