Rockstar has now presented some of the weapons from Red Dead Redemption 2. You can modify these to increase damage or range.
Fans of Red Dead Redemption 2 eagerly await the release on October 26. Piece by piece, Rockstar Games feeds the community with new details they can expect in the vast Western world.
What has been presented now? The developers now went into more detail on weapon and ammunition types as well as the Dead Eye system.
These weapons are in Red Dead Redemption 2
While exploring the open world of the impressive locations of RDR 2 and talking to interesting NPCs, you also have to grab a firearm sometimes. Of course, that’s how it is for a real cowboy. That you have different guns to choose from was to be expected. Now there are more details about that.
This is known about the weapons: You have a selection of 50 unique weapons in RDR2. These can be customized with modifications like woods or paint jobs. In addition, there is a wide range of ammunition that affects range, accuracy, or damage.
Weapon performance can decrease: The more you shoot with a weapon, the better it performs. However, the performance also decreases again if you do not use it. If you want a reliable weapon, you have to clean and oil it.
Modify the weapons from Red Dead Redemption 2
Customize your weapon: Not everyone is satisfied with the standard weapon handed to them by the dealer. You can customize it to your tastes and preferences.
Visual changes: You can change the following visual aspects of the guns:
- Metals
- Woods
- Paint jobs
- Engravings
Performance improvements: Not everything is cosmetic. To ensure a weapon functions well in your hands, you can adjust the functionality. Attach the following parts to the firearms:
- Barrels
- Grips
- Sights
- Scopes
How do the weapons differ? The performance of the firearms differs in terms of damage, range, fire rate, precision, and reload speed.
When to use which weapon?
- Double-Action Revolver: Due to the high fire rate, it is a good choice when riding during a shootout. The gambler’s Double-Action Revolver is available to PS4 players earlier.
- Sawed-Off Shotgun: Looking for more stopping power? Then take this one-handed shotgun.
- Varmint Rifle: Due to its small caliber, it’s good for hunting wildlife. This does not negatively affect the quality of the skin or the meat of the animals. With over 200 animal species in RDR 2, there’s plenty to shoot!
- Springfield Rifle: A good choice when you have only a few enemies in front of you. The damage is high, but the fire rate is low.
Which weapon for distant enemies? For long distances, a sniper rifle is recommended, as usual. However, you can equip all types of rifles with scopes and switch between the sight and the scope at any time.
The weapons of RDR 2 in action – Videos
With videos, Rockstar showcased the new weapons in action.
Bolt-Action Rifle: Has a capacity of 5 rounds and is the ideal choice against multiple targets at long range.
Carbine: Reliable repeating rifle with good fire rate and low reload time.
Cattleman Revolver: Holds 6 rounds and is the all-rounder among revolvers. Balanced between damage, accuracy, and fire rate.
Pump-Action Shotgun: Powerful weapon for fighting wild animals or enemies in close combat.
The Dead Eye system
What is the Dead Eye? It is a feature that temporarily slows down time during combat. This gives you more calm when aiming with your weapons and allows you to hit opponents in vulnerable spots.
Dead Eye develops over the story: The further you progress in the game, the better Dead Eye becomes. Initially, targets in your crosshairs are selected automatically. Later, you can aim for specific hits on enemies. It highlights the opponents’ weak spots.
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