Red Dead Redemption 2 is considered one of the greatest single-player experiences of all time. You lived the stunning tragedy crafted by the game around Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang… but it’s almost impossible to be satisfied with its enchanting world, isn’t it?
What’s next? How can you go back to explore the imagined America that the game has meticulously drawn, wearing Arthur’s hat and dusty boots, without losing the luster of the journey? And how will you re-experience that captivating historical portrayal of the Wild West?
Don’t worry; there are plenty of ways that can make your second experience completely different. No matter how you played the first time, you will likely find at least one method here that will turn the experience upside down and give you a whole new perspective.
Here are some different ways to enjoy Red Dead Redemption 2 and test the spirit of the Wild West in a refreshed manner. And of course, you can always combine more than one method in your next playthrough.
Just… try not to pull your hair out while going through the long introduction before you reach the real heart of the adventure.
While most of Rockstar Games’ titles — like Grand Theft Auto V — were essentially designed around a third-person perspective with a clear cinematic focus, Red Dead Redemption 2 introduced a first-person perspective in a way that completely changed the feel of the game.
But keep in mind that switching to this perspective won’t make the game feel like traditional shooter games; the aiming won’t operate exactly like in FPS games, and the camera shakes constantly to reflect Arthur’s natural head movements while walking and running.
Nevertheless, completing the entire game from a first-person perspective is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in this gorgeous world, as if you’re seeing the Wild West through Arthur’s own eyes, not just from behind him. It’s an experience that gives the journey a more intimate and realistic feel, allowing you to notice small details you may not have ever noticed in your first playthrough.
Throughout your journey in Red Dead Redemption 2, you will encounter a massive arsenal of weapons that you can find in the wilderness or purchase from gun stores. Most likely, during your first playthrough, you ended up with a “favorite loadout” that you stuck with until the end.
But if you spent most of your time using the same weapons… why not completely change the rules of the game?
Each weapon has its own style, and when you truly embrace this style, you’ll discover new and innovative ways to approach combat. Suddenly, confrontations that seemed familiar will transform into completely different clashes.
For example, if you relied on firearms the whole time, try the bow and melee weapons this time. Or maybe you were a fan of long-range rifles and quiet sniping? Then it might be fun to play through the entire journey using shotguns and close-quarters weapons, turning every encounter into an explosive chaos filled with smoke and gunpowder.
Unfortunately, this fun is exclusive to PC players, as consoles do not support mods.
But if you’re playing Red Dead Redemption 2 on PC, you’ve definitely heard of the massive modding community, especially the Nexus Mods website, where players continue to create additions that keep the game world vibrant and ever-changing.
Mods not only change gameplay but can range from simple visual improvements to massive additions that completely flip the experience, such as companion systems or realistic combat modifications.
Here are some of the most popular and intriguing mods:
This section is dedicated to true challenge and perfection enthusiasts.
Whether you want to collect all the collectibles, finish all side activities and mini-games, Red Dead Redemption 2 is filled with details that can easily swallow dozens of hours of your time.
The benefit of the second playthrough is that you already know the world well; you know where the dangers lie, and how to avoid annoying mistakes or unintended deaths during some missions.
You can also replay the seventy story-specific missions and try to achieve gold medals by completing certain objectives within a limited time, which leads you to unlock the “Gold Rush” achievement. And of course, you can...