Red Dead Redemption 2is one ofRockstar Games' finest masterpieces. The game incorporates a beautiful open-world packed with so much content that it would take players hundreds of hours to see and do everything on display.Red Dead Redemption 2also doubles down on the immersion factor, requiring players to maintain Arthur’s health, weight, beard/hair, firearms, horse, etc.
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However, this “busy work” can start to feel old after a while. There are inevitably times when players simply want to get on with the story or their own explorations without having to worry about the state of Arthur’s weapons. Luckily, these mods simplify many of the game’s routine activities and make them a bit less cumbersome.
7Perfect Pelts
Hunting inRed Dead Redemption 2is more complex compared to the first entry in the series. If players want to nab a perfect pelt, which is often required for crafting the best equipment, a great deal of patience is needed. Fans must first locate a three-star animal and then kill it with the appropriate weapon, preferably by aiming at something vital.
This process can take a massive amount of time, especially if players are shooting for 100% completion. ThePerfect Peltsmod simplifies the hunting process immensely. It guarantees a perfect animal pelt regardless of the weapon the player uses. The mod can also guarantee that only three-star animals spawn, which makes the searching process less of a headache.
6Hunting Wagon
As stated previously,hunting can be a long, drawn-out process. When looking to craft the best items, such as the Legend of the East Satchel, fans can expect to make plenty of trips to and from their base camp. Time can often be a factor as well since animals stored on Arthur’s horse will spoil after a while and become useless.
An effective way to cut back on unnecessary travel time is to install theHunting Wagonmod. As its name suggests, a hunting wagon will spawn at the gang’s camp as well as anywhere else in the wild. This allows players to store their animal carcasses in the course of a round-trip with less backtracking.
5No Weapon Degradation
InRed Dead Redemption 2, players need to periodically maintain their weapons to keep them in perfect shape. Firearms that become too worn out will suffer various penalties to their stats. To combat this, fans must carry plenty of Gun Oil to repair their weapons in the field. Visiting a Gunsmith is also an option.
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This mechanic, however, is a little annoying and easily forgettable. Players won’t be missing much without it. TheNo Weapon Degradationmod simply removes the need to maintain Arthur’s weapons on a regular basis. As such,guns will always operate at peak efficiencywith this mod.
4Revealed Map
Exploration is one of the defining features ofRed Dead Redemption 2’s gameplay. Themap is quite largeand players will have to get used to the idea of traveling hundreds of miles on their trusty horse. Furthermore, at the beginning of the game, most of the map’s details are obscured by a fog-of-war until Arthur does some exploring.
This can be a bit troublesome, especially for fans already familiar with the map and who just want to get to where they need to go without any hassle. TheRevealed Mapmod removes the terra incognita from the map, ensuring that players can always see exactly where they need to go.
3Instant Travel
Speaking of traversing the map, it’s guaranteed that players will spend a huge amount of time commuting in the game. Although the map is beautiful andexploration is often rewarded, there are times when traveling can feel tedious. Fast traveling is an option, but that still requires visiting a train station, carriage stop, or setting up camp.
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Fans who wish to arrive instantaneously at their desired location should certainly download theInstant Travelmod. No matter where players are in the wilderness, they can easily fast travel to where they need to go without visiting a town or setting up camp. In-game time will still advance and Arthur’s Cores will deteriorate, thereby maintaining a touch of immersion to the proceedings.
2Unlimited Horse Whistling Distance
It’s happened to everyRed Dead Redemptionplayer. For one reason or another, fans will eventually get separated from their horse to the point where whistling won’t do the trick. Being stranded in the wilderness isn’t ideal, as players will be forced to either walk or steal another horse to get back within whistling range of their own steed.
TheUnlimited Horse Whistling Distancemod negates this minor annoyance. With this add-on, horses will always hear the player’s whistle, cutting out unnecessary travel time on foot to get within range of one’s faithful friend.
1Fast And Loyal Horses
While on the topic of horses,selecting one’s steed is an important decision. Every horse breed has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Some are sturdier and can sustain more damage while others are lighter and faster. Regardless of the breed, players can also bond with their horses to fortify the latter’s stats and gain new abilities.
However, bonding takes time if done naturally throughout a playthrough. Bonding with a new horse will also start the whole process over again.Fast And Loyal Horsesautomatically gives the player’s steed maximum health, stamina, speed, acceleration, and handling. As such, a player no longer has to spend time regularly bonding with their chosen friend.
Red Dead Redemption 2is currently available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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