Charles Smith survives the events of Red Dead Redemption 2 and leaves for Canada to start a new life.
In the epilogue of Red Dead Redemption 2, Charles Smith is one of the few members of the Van der Linde gang who manages to avoid a tragic end. Throughout the game, Charles is portrayed as a skilled hunter and fighter, as well as a man of integrity and honor. After the gang falls apart, Charles aids John Marston in building his ranch and stands by him during the final confrontation against Micah Bell.
Once the dust settles, Charles decides to leave the United States to escape the cycle of violence and revenge that seems to follow the remnants of the gang. He expresses a desire to start afresh and mentions his intention to move to Canada, where he hopes to live a peaceful life, possibly among other Native Americans, as he is of half Native American descent himself.
Charles’s departure is one of the more hopeful outcomes in a game that is otherwise filled with loss and betrayal. His character arc is a testament to the possibility of redemption and finding a new path, even after being part of a life of crime. His survival and decision to move away from his past life offer a glimmer of optimism in the game’s narrative.
