How do I unlock the alternate endings for John Marston?

In Red Dead Redemption 2, John Marston''s alternate endings are tied to the game''s Honor system and specific choices made during the final missions. The game offers two distinct endings for John, depending on whether you have high or low Honor. To unlock these endings, you must progress through the main story and make decisions that influence your Honor level. Here''s a detailed guide to achieving both endings.\n\nTo unlock the high Honor ending, you must maintain a high Honor level throughout the game. This is achieved by performing honorable actions such as helping strangers, donating to camp funds, sparing enemies, and making morally good choices. For example, during the mission ''Red Dead Redemption,'' if your Honor is high, John will choose to help Abigail and Jack escape, leading to a more hopeful and heroic conclusion. This ending emphasizes John''s redemption and his efforts to protect his family.\n\nConversely, the low Honor ending is unlocked by making dishonorable choices, such as robbing, killing innocents, and neglecting your gang''s needs. If your Honor is low during the final mission, John will act more selfishly, prioritizing his own survival over others. This results in a darker, more tragic ending where John''s actions reflect his descent into moral ambiguity. To achieve this, you can antagonize NPCs, commit crimes, and ignore opportunities to help others.\n\nTo manage your Honor effectively, pay attention to the Honor bar in the game''s HUD. Positive actions like greeting townsfolk in Valentine or Saint Denis, rescuing strangers in need, and completing honorable side missions will increase your Honor. Negative actions, such as looting bodies, attacking lawmen, or abandoning missions, will decrease it. For example, sparing Micah during the mission ''Blessed Are the Peacemakers'' will lower your Honor, while helping the Downes family in Chapter 2 will raise it.\n\nA practical tip for players aiming for the high Honor ending is to focus on side activities that reward Honor, such as fishing, hunting, and completing Stranger missions with moral outcomes. For the low Honor ending, engage in activities like robbing trains, starting bar fights, and antagonizing gang members. Remember, your choices in key story missions, such as whether to spare or kill certain characters, will significantly impact your Honor.\n\nFinally, to ensure you unlock the desired ending, regularly check your Honor level and adjust your gameplay accordingly. If you''re close to the end of the game and need to raise or lower your Honor quickly, focus on high-impact actions like donating large sums to camp or committing major crimes. By carefully managing your Honor and making deliberate choices, you can experience both of John Marston''s alternate endings in Red Dead Redemption 2.