We reveal 7 little details and features that make Red Dead Redemption 2 even better than its predecessor.
In Red Dead Redemption 2, there are a number of features and cool details that even impact gameplay. Many of these mechanics are new and not known from the predecessor. We will share a few fun, interesting, or exciting mechanics that will enrich your life as Arthur. We refer to the US site Gamespot, which has already had hands-on experience with Red Dead Redemption 2.
Clothing is crucial: Arthur can be customized with different clothing, but it’s about more than just looks.
For example, wearing thick clothing on a hot summer day can visibly cause Arthur’s stamina to suffer. Similarly, wearing thin clothing in wintery conditions also leads to problems.
Your weapons need maintenance: Weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2 are not infallible precision tools and require maintenance.
If you don’t clean your weapons regularly, you might find out in the middle of shooting that the gun suddenly jams and won’t fire anymore. Keeping your weapon clean should be a high priority.
Meat rots and thus your profit: If you hunt an animal and want to process its meat or sell the fur, you should hurry. After a while, the meat begins to rot and attracts pests.
This not only decreases the value of your loot, but also your attractiveness. If you are surrounded by flies and maggots and smell bad, you won’t find many conversation partners.
Appearance is important: Since we are on the subject of attractiveness – your appearance matters. After long fights with a lot of blood, you should wash up, as blood also causes an unpleasant smell and hinders the willingness of many NPCs to converse. At the same time, your hair grows permanently and occasionally needs a trim.
By the way, haircuts are realistic: At the barber, you can only choose hairstyles that have shorter hair than your current one. There’s no magical hair extension in RDR2.
Your hat is not permanent: Every good cowboy needs a hat, and that’s no different in RDR2. However, if you’re not careful, you could lose your hat in a shootout. You then have to find it again and put it back on.
Alternatively, you can also just put on the hat of a defeated opponent. Westworld sends its regards…
Kill-Cam for heroes and villains: One particularly cool detail is the kill-cam that activates when defeating the last enemy in a fight. The final kill is presented impressively and is based on your play style:
- If you have been playing honorably and virtuously, the final kill will be portrayed like a heroic showdown from many western films.
- If, however, you are more ruthless, the scene will be brutal and bloody, resembling an execution.
Hero or villain – you decide!
By the way, not only villains can die – your horse can also meet its end.
Whistling and warning shots: To attract the attention of NPCs in RDR2, you have several options – a conversation is not always possible immediately. You can also fire a warning shot into the sky to ensure that you have the attention of the NPCs. Whether that’s a good idea is another question.
- Wild animals bothering you? A warning shot and they flee.
- A nasty villain glaring at you? A warning shot should intimidate him.
- Pretty lady at the saloon? Just whistle after her.
- Want to call your horse? A whistle and it comes to you.
What do you think of these details and small features? Cool additions for amazing gameplay?
The leak of the game map shows how big Red Dead Redemption 2 is.
