How do I unlock the “Abandon Charles” ending?

To unlock the ''Abandon Charles'' ending in Red Dead Redemption 2, you must make specific choices during the game''s final missions that lead to this outcome. This ending is one of the four possible conclusions to Arthur Morgan''s story and is tied to the game''s honor system and player decisions. The ''Abandon Charles'' ending occurs when Arthur has low honor and chooses to go back for the money during the mission ''Red Dead Redemption.''\n\nTo achieve this ending, you must first ensure that Arthur''s honor level is low. Low honor is earned by committing dishonorable acts such as killing innocent NPCs, robbing civilians, or causing chaos in towns. You can check your honor level in the player menu under the ''Player'' tab. If your honor is not low enough, spend time committing negative actions to lower it. For example, antagonize or kill townsfolk in Valentine or Saint Denis, or rob travelers on the road.\n\nOnce your honor is sufficiently low, progress through the main story until you reach Chapter 6. The final missions in this chapter will determine Arthur''s fate. During the mission ''My Last Boy,'' you will face a critical choice: help John Marston escape or stay behind to fight. Choose to help John escape, as this is necessary to reach the ''Red Dead Redemption'' mission.\n\nIn the mission ''Red Dead Redemption,'' Arthur and Dutch confront Micah at Beaver Hollow. After a tense standoff, Arthur is given a final choice: go back for the money or help John escape. To unlock the ''Abandon Charles'' ending, select the option to go back for the money. This decision reflects Arthur''s greed and desperation, aligning with his low honor status.\n\nAfter choosing to go back for the money, Arthur will face Micah in a brutal fight. Due to his low honor, Arthur will be weakened by his tuberculosis, making the fight more challenging. Micah will eventually overpower Arthur, leading to the ''Abandon Charles'' ending. In this ending, Arthur dies alone on the mountain, abandoned by his former allies, including Charles, who does not appear to help him.\n\nTo ensure you meet the requirements for this ending, focus on maintaining low honor throughout the game. Avoid helping strangers, donating to camp funds, or performing other honorable actions. Additionally, save your game before the final missions in Chapter 6 to experiment with different choices and outcomes.\n\nPractical tips for achieving this ending include using the ''Antagonize'' option frequently in conversations to lower honor quickly. You can also rob trains or stagecoaches, as these actions significantly reduce honor. If you''re struggling to lower your honor, consider replaying earlier missions with dishonorable choices or using cheats if you''re not concerned about achievements.\n\nIn summary, the ''Abandon Charles'' ending requires low honor and the decision to go back for the money in the final mission. By following these steps and making dishonorable choices, you can unlock this tragic conclusion to Arthur Morgan''s story.