Summary
ARed Dead Redemption 2player unlocked a real-life achievement by acquiring their favorite in-game horse for real. Developed by Rockstar Games,Red Dead Redemption 2is an action-packed adventure game set in the late 1800s American Wild West. It is a prequel to the originalRed Dead Redemption, released in 2010, and follows the story of Arthur Morgan, an outlaw and member of the Van der Linde gang.
InRed Dead Redemption 2, horses play a crucial role beyond transportation. With over 19 different breeds ranging from the sturdy Ardennes to the swift Arabian, each horse possesses unique characteristics that influence its performance, temperament, and suitability for various tasks. Not only that, players can actually bond with their horses. Higher bonding levels unlock new maneuvers and abilities. Horses also aid players in hunting, combat, and exploration. They can carry pelts, carcasses, and other loot, making them indispensable companions for resource gathering and survival. Moreover, horses are essential during intense gunfights and encounters, especially in themultiplayer modeRed Dead Online.
On April 24,RDR2player and Reddit user AmiraJ1 shared a photo of their real-life horse. AmiraJ1 was surprised to realize that their actual horse bears a striking resemblance to the Dappled Buckskin Norfolk Roadster, a horse breed featured in the game. This coincidence sparked a wave of excitement and amusement among fans of the game, who were also surprised at the uncanny resemblance between the two horses.
The post quickly got a lot of interesting comments and reactions from fellow fans on the r/reddeadredemption subreddit. Every fan knows thatRed Dead Redemption 2is extremely detailed, but many of them couldn’t even believe the uncanny resemblance between the virtual and real-life horses. Some of them even started joking about the potential real-world manifestation of other game elements.
Real-World Events Reminding People of RDR2
The Reddit post gained a lot of attention within theRed Dead Redemption 2community, igniting a lively discussion among fans. As players shared their own anecdotes and humorous observations, it became clear that the game’s influence extends far beyond the screen, shaping real-life experiences in unexpected ways. Comments like “They made the birds real too?” and “Nonsense, they’re government drones” injected humor into the conversation, highlighting the playful camaraderie among gamers. The bond goes beyond theRed Dead Onlinemissions.
One user even said that they pull out a pair of binoculars when they see a bird around them, mimicking the game activity that earns players money and other benefits in the game. Some of them even bought horse breeds that are actually featured in the game because they fell in love with their in-game companions. The community has also seen players recreatingRed Dead Redemption 2scenes in real life. This shows how real life can remind people of their favorite game and vice versa.
Red Dead Redemption 2
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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.
