Red Dead Redemption 2 is easily one of the most impressive games ever made, and the amount of depth is mind-blowing at times, especially when looking at NPCs or changes to Arthur over time.
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Naturally, for such a large and detailed game, there are tonnes of secret mechanics in RDR2, but since its release, many of these have become more common knowledge. Nevertheless, there are still some things you can do in Red Dead Redemption 2 that only super fans know about.
You Can Avoid Certain Bear Attacks By Standing Still
Don't Use This Advice In Real Life
With the preface of please don't try this at home or in the real woods, it's possible to avoid being mauled to death by a bear in RDR2 by simply standing still. If a bear spots you from a distance, look at it, stand your ground, and do not move an inch.
It may growl and run up to you, but as long as you don't move and don't have a weapon out, the bear should eventually retreat. Beware that this only works for random bears, not those tied to story missions or random encounters. Additionally, if you can't see the bear, but can hear it or see it on the map, it might charge at you regardless.
Instantly Reload Guns By Entering Dead Eye
This Can Come In Clutch In Combat
If players want to min-max in RDR2's combat, then they will want to learn this method to instantly reload. For those who prefer realism in their games, however, it's perhaps best left alone.
When there is one bullet left in the gun, quickly enter and end Deadeye, and this will fully reload the gun without any animation or time wasted. Ammo will still be used, and technically, that last bullet is wasted, but this technique is extremely useful in intense duels. To open Deadeye, aim and use the following controls:
- Xbox: RS
- PlayStation: R3
- PC: Middle Mouse Button
Pick Up & Smoke Cigars That NPCs Drop
Unhygienic, But A Cool Detail
If players want to see for themselves just how real the world of RDR2 is, they should walk around a populated town and look for any NPC smoking a cigar. Eventually, they will throw this to the ground, which in itself is a nice touch to make NPCs feel alive, even if smoking and littering are bad.
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However, what's most impressive is that this isn't just some throwaway texture or object, as Arthur can look at it and hold the take button. He can then smoke the cigar, but as usual, will only take one puff before throwing it to the ground for the next person to pick up. All of this only applies to cigars, not cigarettes.
Tame Wild Horses Faster By Riding Them Into Water
Particularly Useful For Those Who Struggle With This Mechanic
Taming wild horses in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be a frustrating experience and takes a while. However, if players find horses near decently large bodies of water, they can mount the horse and immediately ride it into the water.
As long as the water is deep enough to submerge most of the horse's body, it will soon stop resisting and be tamed. Unfortunately, not all the best horses in RDR2 can be found near water.
Shooting Holes In Boats Fills Them Up & Causes Them To Sink
An Incredible Example Of The Game's Engine
Not everything you can do in Red Dead Redemption 2 is necessarily useful, but sometimes it's just fun to see how deep the physics and simulation go. A great example is shooting a hole into a small wooden boat. Unlike other games, this does not simply change the texture, but makes a real hole, through which water can flood the boat.
Eventually, as more water seeps in, the boat will begin to sink. There may even be a few occasions where players can use this trick to sink hostile boats.
You Can Survive Great Heights By Landing On Your Horse & Mounting
This Could Come In Handy One Day
In case players ever decide to try some Assassin's Creed parkour in Red Dead Redemption 2 and find themselves running away from the law on the rooftops of Saint Denis, there is one way to avoid fall damage.
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Players will need to have their horse ready right beneath where they plan to jump off. With the right aim, they will hopefully mount the horse and avoid smashing their head on the floor.
Arthur Gains Weight Much Faster By Sleeping After Eating
Use This Knowledge To Move Up The Weight Classes
Most players will know that Arthur can grow his hair and gain or lose weight over time in Red Dead Redemption 2. However, one aspect of gaining weight that players might not realize is that just as in real life, Arthur needs to sleep to put on pounds.
In-game, players will want to immediately sleep after eating and drinking enough. If they only sleep for a short while, they will then be able to wake up and repeat this process. Players might want to do this to gain the effects of a heavier weight class.
Duplicate Consumables By Climbing At The Right Time
A Glitch That Provides Unlimited Consumables
If players constantly find themselves low on consumables in RDR2, such as tonics, they will want to learn the following duplication glitch. Before consuming anything from the item wheel, position Arthur right up against a fence or any other object he can climb over, such as a rock.
Immediately after taking the consumable, climb over, and you should see the effects kick in. However, the item will not be lost from the inventory, meaning Arthur technically has an unlimited supply. Test this out a few times with a consumable you have lots of, as it can take a few tries to get the hang of it.
Unique Melee Ranged Arrow Kills
A Surprisingly Effective Stealth Tactic
Bows and arrows aren't just useful at range, but can also be used for quick and quiet melee kills. There are two such techniques, both requiring players to equip their bow and arrow. For the first of these, walk up to a character with your bow out and quickly tap the shoot button twice. Arthur will kick them and then shoot them with his bow.
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For the second, walk up to them with your bow, but instead press the melee button. This will cause Arthur to punch them once before stabbing them in the neck with an arrow.
Your Horse Will Return Immediately When You Make Camp
Use This Trick If Your Horse Ever Ends Up Out Of Whistling Range
If players ever find themselves in a position where their horse is too far away to be whistled over, and they don't fancy hiking across half the map to be reunited, there is thankfully a handy trick.
Out in the wild, simply break camp by going to the item wheel and selecting the Crafting Camp. Without even needing to sleep or waste time, your horse will return to this camp immediately. This doesn't even consume the Crafting Camp, which can be used an unlimited number of times. This camp can also be used to fast travel in RDR2.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 93%
- Released
- October 26, 2018
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar Games
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
