Blackwater is a recurring site in the Red Dead series ever since the first Red Dead Redemption. The sequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, shows the aftermath of the botched robbery attempt by the Van der Linde gang, and you’ll spend almost the entirety of the game staying away from it, as you’ll be shot on sight. If you’re wondering how to get the money that was stashed in Blackwater, you’ll have to wait for quite a while. There are potential spoilers further in this article, so consider yourself warned.
During the game’s epilogue, you will begin the final mission called American Venom, where you’ll play as John Marston. Many plot developments occur during this mission, and during the conclusion, you will see a cutscene inside a cabin. John and Sadie will open a chest, claiming a fortune in gold and money. After the mission is over, you’ll be awarded an astonishing $20,000 as your cut.
While there’s nothing stopping you from checking out Blackwater during the rest of the game, it’s basically impossible to explore the town in your current state. Your Wanted level will immediately skyrocket upon approaching the town’s outer limits, and short of cheating cheat codes, you’ll be dead before you can even draw your gun. Your persistence through the main game will pay off on this occasion, and the failed attempt to take Blackwater for all it was worth won’t be such a botch after all.
