Summary
- Players should spend time at the Van der Linde camp to learn more about the story and characters
- It's also advisable to avoid fast travel to encounter side quests and explore more of the game world
- Arthur should head to Saint Denis to quickly raise his honor for the best ending
Released in 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 follows the adventures of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang as they grapple with a changing country and the encroachment of modernity. It's a fascinating game filled with exciting and emotional moments, and though it's quite long, Rockstar makes sure every minute is enjoyable. Years later, RDR 2 holds up well and is still definitely worth playing.
In typical Rockstar fashion, the game is teeming with secrets, and gamers are still discovering new hidden details. Whether one is a returning player or experiencing Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time, it's worth learning some of the unwritten rules of the game. Knowing them enhances the gameplay and helps players understand the epic story better.
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The Unwritten Rules of Red Dead Redemption 2's Story
Spend Time at the Van der Linde Camp
When the gang isn't out robbing or sparring with the O'Driscolls, they take a break at camp. Here, players can rest, change clothing, complete chores, or just play dominoes. Although it's not as action-packed as exploration is, it's advised that players spend a lot of time at camp talking to the various Van der Linde gang members. Speaking to Arthur's friends reveals more about the story and gives life to the different characters. It's a good way to learn everyone's backstory and how they found their way into Dutch's gang.
Avoid Fast Travel as Much as Possible
Though it isn't obvious at first, it is possible to fast travel in RDR 2. This is done by hiring a stagecoach or purchasing a train ticket. Alternatively, if Arthur has $545 to spare, he can unlock the fast travel map. Once the map is acquired, it's a piece of cake to fast travel from Arthur's tent at camp. Though fast travel is convenient, it's not advised that players use it if they can avoid it. By traveling on horse or foot, Arthur has a high chance of running into side quests that allow him to make money or just learn more about the world of RDR 2. It's worth the time and effort it takes to travel manually if players want to squeeze RDR 2 for all its content.
It's worth the time and effort it takes to travel manually if players want to squeeze RDR 2 for all its content.
Red Dead Redemption 2's Unwritten Rules of Combat and Exploration
Head to Saint Denis to Raise Arthur's Honor
RDR 2 features an honor system for Arthur, and he gains honor by doing good deeds and loses honor by harming innocent folks. Raising honor is important if players want to see the good ending, but it can be difficult to raise Arthur's honor by completing chores around camp. Fortunately, there is a quick shortcut to gaining honor fast. Simply visit Saint Denis and have Arthur visit everyone he crosses paths with. Saint Denis is so packed with NPCs that Arthur's honor will be sky-high in no time.
Do a Low Honor Playthrough at Least Once
RDR 2 is a long game, but it's worth playing it more than once, as there are multiple endings. Naturally, players will likely go for the good ending the first time around, but gamers shouldn't neglect going for the bad ending as well, just to see what happens. There are also a few benefits that come with playing as bad Arthur Morgan, including having the freedom to kill NPCs in a carefree manner without having to worry about losing honor.
Rockstar knocked it out of the park with RDR 2, and it's possible to sink hundreds of hours into the game. It may be a long time before fans get RDR 3, as the studio is currently busy with GTA 6. However, RDR 2 has enough content to keep fans occupied for a long time.
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
- Engine
- RAGE
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- N/A
WHERE TO PLAY
America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.
