What are the differences between roaming free in the early chapters and after epilogue chapter 2?

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To answer your question, There are missions that are available in some chapters (While playing as Arthur) that aren't after/during the epilogue (While playing as John). Here is a list of missable missions (that must be played as Arthur) with their corresponding chapters:

(found at: https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/450689-red-dead-redemption-2-missable-missions-quests-point-of-no-return)

RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 MISSABLE MISSIONS OR QUESTS (CHAPTER 2):

• Good, Honest Snake Oil (Valentine Police Station. To be completed by Chapter 6)

RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 MISSABLE MISSIONS OR QUESTS (CHAPTER 4):

• Brothers and Sisters, One and All (Available after completing “Help a Brother Out”; head to the church north of Saint Denis. To be completed by Chapter 4)

• Fatherhood and Other Dreams (Available after completing “Angelo Bronto, A Man of Honor”; head to Arthur’s room and read the letter. To be completed by Chapter 4)

RED DEAD REDEMPTION 2 MISSABLE MISSIONS OR QUESTS (CHAPTER 6):

• Do Not Seek Absolution I and II (Available with a honor rank of at least 4 from the coal mine in Annensburg. To be completed by Chapter 6)

• Of Men and Angels I and II (Available from the church in Saint Denis. To be completed by Chapter 6.)

• The Course of True Love IV and V (Read the letter from Penelope in your tent after completing a mission following Chapter 5. To be completed by Chapter 6.)

• Money Lending and Other Sins VI and VII (Speak to Strauss in the camp. To be completed by Chapter 6.)