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Posted on October 1, 2013, Kevin Thielenhaus GTA Online: “Special Dad” John Marston Easter Egg

Make John Marston your dad with the first Easter egg in GTA Online. The western hero of Red Dead Redemption makes his GTA V appearance in full with the press of a button in character creation. Check out how to add John to your healthy lineage in the text guide below.

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“Special Dad” John Marston Easter Egg

Note: A current save file from Red Dead Redemption is required to see John Marston.



The character creation process for GTA Online revolves around giving your character a lineage — grandparents and then two parents. During creation, there is one odd button that’s easy to miss in the lower-right corner of the screen. “Special Dad” will cause a unique character to replace your current father. Press “Y” on 360, or “Triangle” on PS3. Instead of a regular dad, Red Dead Redemption’s John Marston will appear in the tiny avatar window.

Choose to make the familiar resemblance closer to your father’s side to make your character more like the great outlaw Marston.

This is just the first of the “Special Dad” options. Who else should be on the list? Cole Phelps? Tommy Vercetti? Let us know your pick in the comments.



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