Fans of Red Dead Redemption 2 are still hard at work creating tributes to the game, whether as fanart, fan recreations of their favorite characters, video edits, or even more creative offerings. Recently, one fan pulled off a spectacular feat of video editing to show Arthur Morgan exploring the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 to the tune of 'Mbube,' better known as 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' or 'In the Jungle the Mighty Jungle.'
Originally written by Solomon Linda back in 1939, this song is a bit anachronistic, but its haunting vocals and steady drumbeat add to the feeling of exploration in YouTuber CartiGin's video. Red Dead Redemption 2 takes place in an alternate 1899, so perhaps the song was written a few decades earlier in the game's timeline.
In the video, titled "I spent 5 hours making a 30 second clip," Arthur Morgan is shown stumbling through snowdrifts on his way to the edge of a mountain. When he appears to step over the edge as the chorus begins, the footage transitions seamlessly to show him walking through a variety of regions in the game. His journey takes him through towns, train tunnels, a pond, prairie, homesteads, over someone's porch, and even directly toward a moving train. The result, with its incredibly smooth transitions, is reminiscent of another Red Dead Redemption 2 player's Stew Bowl Challenge video.
According to CartiGin, it did indeed take them five hours to put together this 31-second-long clip, which may be more understandable once the chorus kicks in and Arthur starts his journey. The video's almost unbroken walk animation is striking enough, but it's also a complete loop, meaning that its end blends smoothly into its beginning. This isn't the first time a fan has put in a tremendous amount of effort editing a video about Arthur Morgan, but it may be one of the most impressive.
As of writing, it appears that the video has been warmly received by fans. Many commenters under the original video reported being impressed by CartiGin's editing skills and willingness to trek across the map to get the perfect shots. Several users said that five hours was a small price to pay in order to make this Red Dead Redemption 2 video, especially since syncing the footage and adding the background music probably took a while. Another user observed that Red Dead Redemption 2 was still an incredibly beautiful game.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.