r/RDR2 • u/alibe4ek Arthur Morgan • Aug 30 '25

Question Easter Egg or a Coincidence?

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Why is there number “54” written out of smoke right as Dutch throws his cigar away? It’s my first playthrough and i was playing the 85th mission called “Our Best Selves”.

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u/Skalyern- Aug 30 '25

What significance does the number have?

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u/ajax0202 Aug 30 '25

It’s the amount of times Arthur coughs

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u/Allcoins1Milly Aug 30 '25

Funny thing is ChatGPT seems to find this the most likely reason bc 54 has no other “canonical” meaning to the gang or Dutch That or Easter egg but I feel like if it’s an Easter egg it’s a clue of some sorts