Re: Red Dead Redemption 2 Best Mods
Mina Delahoussaye
Rockstar's essential western crossed onto a whole new frontier when Red Dead Redemption 2 came to PC. And what happens when a massive game makes the jump to PC? It gets filled with more mods than you can stuff in a ten-gallon hat. Here are some of the best Red Dead Redemption 2 mods that we've seen.
Mods are a cornerstone of the desktop gaming experience, and give a whole new lease of life to Red Dead Redemption 2. There are various different kinds of mods - some smooth out the technical performance of a game, while others add silly costumes or original content. Whatever they do, mods are just for fun and should be used with caution.
Especially with in-progress and early projects, mods can corrupt save files and cause unstable performance. Make sure you're not too attached to your current progress before you try to mod your game, and be sure to back-up your save files where possible.
The Photorealistic Reshade mod by haskeer212 is designed to enhance Red Dead Redemption 2's already incredible visuals on PC by improving the look of shadows, colours, tonemapping, and visual sharpness.
If you're not packing a top-tier rig, but still want to dip your toe into visual modding, the Simple Reshade mod by crubino is is a simpler reshading mod that aims to improve Red Dead Redemption 2's graphics without impairing performance.
The Save Editor mod by BigBizkit allows you to customise your RDR2 game massively, if you wish. The mod will allow you to edit your stats, your character, your satchel items, compendium, and more. So, if you want to keep your hair long and line your pockets with lots of money, this mod allows for just that.
If you fancy robbing banks in your spare time, the Bank Robberies mod by UnlosingPlays allows players to rob any bank teller in RDR2. While you reap rewards, however, do expect to be wanted by the law for doing so.
The Bounty Hunting - Expanded and Enhanced mod by Shtivi makes bounty hunting in RDR2 more of a side activity. There'll be endless bounty hunting missions to go on, and some random encounters to come across, too.
The Crime and Law Rebalance and Enhancement by Blackjacks420n is the original law fix mod for RDR2. This mod aims to fix issues with the game's law system. Just a few improvements to the law system featured are that lawmen will ignore minor crimes, the wilderness is lawless, and train robbery does not make you instantly wanted.
The Ambient Gang mod, also by Blackjacks420n, allows players to come across other gangs while roamning RDR2's open world. These gangs will have their own territories and pose a further threat for Arthur while exploring.
The Cut Dialogue Restoration and Enhancement mod by PixieV aims to restore a lot of dialogue that was cut from RDR2 during development. This is done seamlessly, so that the dialogue doesn't seem out of place, and you'll ultimately get to hear more from some of your most beloved and loathed characters.
Exploring the wilderness in RDR2 can be lonely, but the Dog Companion mod by Shtivi makes it a little less so. As the name suggests, this mod allows players to choose a dog companion that will explore and roam alongside Arthur.
And if for some reason, you don't want a pet dog to follow you around in RDR2, you can try out the Companion System mod by bolmin70 instead. This allows you to recruit Van Der Linde gang members as your companions, so the likes of Sean, Micah, Hosea, and more can come and complete missions with you.
Failing that, there is one companion that will never let you down using the Unlimited Horse Whistling Distance mod by konstantinos96b. This mod means that wherever you are on the map, if you whistle for your horse, they will soon come running. You will need ScriptHookRDR2 to installed to be able to install this mod, however.
As we have previously mentioned, be sure to back up your Red Dead Redemption 2 save files before installing any mods. This ensures your progress is still safe and sound somewhere if modding your game goes wrong. In addition, discretion is advised when installing mods; only install files from websites and people that you trust.
Disclaimers aside, to install Red Dead Redemption 2 mods, you will want to track down the game files on your computer. If you have the game via Steam, this is as easy as right-clicking the game in your library, selecting 'Manage' and then selecting 'Browse Local Files.' Otherwise, you'll have to venture into your PC's folder and find where you installed the game files.
Once that's opened, all you need to do is download and extract any mods of your choice. Then, drag the mod file over into your game files. It's as simple as that, though, some mods will often feature more than one file that you need to place inside the games files. Bear this in mind, and always look at the mod description and any instructions the mod author has advised when installing a new mod.
That said, we do also recommend installing one mod at a time and testing your game before installing another. This way, you can easily determine and uninstall any problematic mods, rather than installing 50 mods at once and having to work backwards to find out which one is the problem... I've been there with Skyrim, and it's not fun.
Broadly speaking, players know what they're getting into with Red Dead Redemption 2. It's a Wild West tale examining the dangerous and complicated lives of the Dutch van der Linde gang. Much like the original title, a great deal of realism regarding gameplay is given a major priority in the sequel. While most people love how immersive the game feels, some argue that too much realism came at the detriment of the gameplay, which felt tedious at times.
Nevertheless, mods have a natural tendency to change how a game is played. Some make a game even more realistic, while others are simply ridiculous. Exploring the rabbit hole that characterizes the Red Dead Redemption 2 modding community can take some time, so players can rest assured that this collection of RDR 2 mods is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to altered gameplay.
Updated on April 15, 2024, by Ritwik Mitra: Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best video games ever made. Not only did Rockstar wow players with its amazing open world, but its storytelling was also notably improved, permitting players to enjoy one of the finest narratives ever told in a video game. Fans can only hope that Grand Theft Auto 6 continues this tradition of epic storytelling and lets players experience a narrative that is on the same level as Arthur Morgan's journey of redemption. Although Red Dead Redemption 2 is still a fine game, players who check it out on PC will be glad to know that there are several mods available that improve the game considerably. The best of the bunch are downright unmissable for those who want the in-game systems to shine even brighter.
The survival mechanics in Red Dead Redemption 2 were a novel concept, but even the most ardent defenders of the game can't argue against the fact that the system isn't used to its full potential. There aren't enough hot or cool areas to really compel players to try and experiment with their outfits, which is a huge waste of a mechanic that could've reached the same heights as Breath of the Wild when it came to forcing players to figure out innovative solutions to combat extreme temperatures.
With this mod, players not only have to change their outfits more frequently, but they also have to switch up their layers from time to time based on the intensity of the temperature in any given area. It's a great way to add more importance to this mechanic and make the gameplay as dynamic as possible.
Camping is a pretty novel mechanic in Red Dead Redemption 2, but there's no denying that the act of setting up camp is as restrictive as it comes. Players can't camp wherever they want, which is understandable given the errors this can cause, but there are other restrictions that make less sense.
With this mod, not only can players camp anywhere they wish, but they can also generate certain aspects of the camp without going for the full shebang every single time. As long as players don't intentionally try to break the game with this mod, they'll be more than impressed by its amazing capabilities.
Combat in Red Dead Redemption 2 is certainly one of the game's highlights, with the many cinematic firefights in this title being as engaging as they come. Gamers who want to make this aspect of the game even more hardcore and realistic can download a mod that makes every firefight a tactical affair where a single mistake can lead to the player's demise.
Ped Damage Overhaul reduces anyone's tendency to be bullet sponges, ensuring that enemies can be downed in a few shots instead of tanking numerous hits without facing so much as an inconvenience. This also makes Arthur pretty fragile, and a single well-placed headshot is all it takes for the player to be taken out in a tense firefight, encouraging a careful approach to any combat scenario.
Arthur is already a rather large and intimidating fellow. He can hold his own in a fight, whether it's with guns or his fists. However, for those who want to see Arthur truly dominate a fight, they may want to consider the MiniNPCs mod.
There are a few customization options in this mod, one of which makes NPCs ridiculously puny. Arthur, who remains the same size, now appears massive. If players ever wanted to feel like the Jolly Green Giant in a game, this mod should be at the top of their download list.
Gamers don't always have to settle for realism. For those who get tired of dispatching enemies the normal way, there's no shortage of wacky death-dealing mods available to download for Red Dead Redemption 2. One of the more interesting choices is assuredly the Telekinesis mod.
Arthur doesn't need traditional firearms with this mod. Instead, he utilizes the power of his mind. Objects and NPCs can be grasped and flung across the map with humorous effect. With this mod, enemies won't know what hit them.
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