The Count in Red Dead Redemption 2 is Dutch van der Linde’s horse. Later in the game, the horse dies during the mission “My Last Boy” when the gang tries to escape the army.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, The Count is a striking albino horse with a white coat and red eyes, easily recognizable as Dutch van der Linde’s steed. Dutch, the leader of the Van der Linde gang, is very fond of his horse, often commenting on its reliability and strength. The Count is present throughout much of the game, serving as Dutch’s primary means of transportation.
As the story progresses, the gang finds itself under increasing pressure from law enforcement and rival gangs. In the mission “My Last Boy,” the Van der Linde gang is involved in a desperate escape from the U.S. Army after a failed attempt to negotiate peace with the Native American tribe, the Wapiti Indians. During the intense escape sequence, The Count is killed amidst the chaos of gunfire and explosions. This moment is not only a significant loss for Dutch but also symbolizes the further unraveling of the gang and the breakdown of the camaraderie that once held them together.
The death of The Count is a poignant moment in the game, reflecting the high stakes and the inevitable decline of the outlaw way of life that the game’s narrative centers around. It also serves to highlight Dutch’s own descent into instability and paranoia, as he loses one of his most trusted companions. The loss of The Count is one of many events that contribute to the game’s overarching theme of the end of the Wild West era and the encroachment of modern civilization.
