Summary
The open world ofRed Dead Redemption2is possibly one of the best realized in all of gaming. Since its release in 2018, the game has garnered attention and acclaim for how it brought the Wild West to life and allowed players toexplore its vast wilderness. That is largely due tohow real it feels to play. The game looks beautiful, and it gives players a lot of different ways to interact with it that feel grounded.
However,that doesn’t mean that it is perfect, as there are still plenty of smaller things that can break that realistic immersion. Whether it be a vampire that Arthur might meet in the wild or one of the few instances of the supernatural, there are smaller things that can make that realism feel a little weaker. Fortunately, for those players who want the game to be as close to the real world as possible, there are some mods out there that can help make it so.These are the bestRed Dead Redemption 2mods that make the game more realistic.
A More Grounded World
The name of this mod tells everyone exactly what it is setting out to do: Make the game more realistic for anyone playing it. This is done in a few different ways, and itisn’t just done through improving the graphics. It does so by changing up some of the smaller detailsof the open world.
For instance, the game reduces thesize of all the different gangs in the game. As the notes for the mod say, there are way more people that are in these various gangs than would have actually been the case during that time. As such, the mod reduces those numbers down to a small handful to keep the game in line with historical accuracy. It also takes out the side quest surrounding Francis Sinclair, a vampire, along with other paranormal-related events.
7Photorealistic Graphics
Make The Best Graphics Even Better
Now, for many people, how real a game looks is going to bethe most important partof making it more realistic. Surprisingly,Red Dead Redemption 2can go even further in terms of how realistic its graphics look through the use of this mod.
There are no gameplay changes that come with it; the mod is simply here to make the gamelook as natural as possible. It does so through reshading, recoloring, and making the game’s graphics truly shine. Players just need to be ready for some FPS drops that come with the graphical power needed to produce these visuals.
6Humidity And Temperature Overhaul Final Cut
The Devil Is In The Details
While there are a lot of little things that make the world ofRed Dead Redemption 2feel weighty, there are a few instances where things are bizarrely less interactive. One such instance is howhumidity and moisture interact with Arthur. While there are some indications, overall, the game doesn’t really shine when it comes to how the character looks in these environments.
This mod aims to change that by not only showing the physical ways that the weather can affect the way Arthur looks, but can alsopose real threats. The mod adds different icons and symbols on the HUD to show what the temperature is andhow much protectionArthur has against the weather.
5Dark Nights
The True Darkness
If there is one thing that anyone who hasspent time outdoorsknows, it’s that the night is very dark. Like, “almost impossible to see anything without some kind of decent light source” dark. Thisdoesn’t make for very entertaining gamesthough, so many titles brighten up this time of day to make things easier for the player to navigate.
However, this mod is here, to change that. It makes theentire environment during the nighttime much darker, to the point where the player’s lantern won’t illuminate much more than a small circle around them. It also removes the vignette effect, which is another tool that is used to make the image just a little easier to see.
4Ambient Gang
More Special NPCs For Everyone
Part of what makesRed Dead Redemption 2so special is coming across a random NPC in the wilderness andinteracting with them in some way. This mod makes that even more prominent by adding several special gangs from the first game into the sequel.
Beyond this, there are also the characters of Bill, Dutch, and Javier, who can be found in the first title out in the world, and these characters caneven be playable if the player wishes to do so. This mod also adds gang hideouts for these new gangs, scatteredall across the map. In all, the entire thing just adds so much to the ecosystem of the game
3Camp Anywhere
Settle Wherever You Want
Throughout a player’s time in the game, they will have a camp that they will return to at various points. It is here that they can rest, heal their wounds, and take a breather from all the chaos that being a cowboy comes with. However, the game can be a little restrictive about where players can make their camps.
With that in mind, this mod was created to give players the chance to camp anywhere they want; and it truly means anywhere they want. Whether it be out in the wilderness or atop a roof in one of the many cities, players can set up a campfire and relax wherever their heart desires. While this does open up the opportunity to break the game’s realism in some cases, removing the parameters around where Arthur camps brings the game more in line with a true Wild West lifestyle, where a cowboy can set up camp just about anywhere.
2Dog Companion
Bring Company Out On The Plains
It can get lonely out on the plains ofRed Dead Redemption 2, and it’s nice to have something to keep Arthur company. Unfortunately, the game didn’t take inspiration from other titles likeFallout 4and give players the chance to find an animal companion to take along with them.
Fortunately, this mod helps with that by giving players a dog friend to bring with them on their adventures. It doesn’t do a ton to change the gameplay, but the dog is cute, and it’s a nice addition to the game overall.
1Gun Tricks
Add A Little Flair To Using Weapons
One of the best parts of the online mode for the game is being able to do tricks with the pistols and various weapons available. This includes the classic spinning of a revolver on the character’s fingers. Unfortunately, this wasn’t a part of the base game when it really should have been included from the beginning.
That’s why this mod is so good, as it adds that ability to the single-player mode. Sure, it’s not a huge deal, and it won’t really change much for the player, but it’s a nice detail to be able to spin a gun to add a little flair after a gunfight. It really makes it feel like Arthur is in a big Hollywood western.
