Red Dead Redemption 2 guide and walkthrough for Rockstar’s open world western

Looking for a Red Dead Redemption 2 guide? Rockstar’s massive Western adventure comes with a witty new protagonist, revolutionary new systems and a few familiar faces to boot.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at how to get the best out of Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as taking a closer look at the map, what weapons to look out for and what trophies and achievements you can hope to unlock.

This is your one and only spoiler warning, so if you’ve just started playing on PC or any other platform, head back if you’re not ready for all this Red Dead.

You can check out our review of Red Dead Redemption 2 here, as well as some spoiler-free things you should know before getting started.

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Map

A quick overview of the massive map in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Though we’d recommend travelling by horse and using the cinematic camera, here’s how to fast travel if you want to get around the map quickly.

You can unlock Mexico in Red Dead Redemption 2 with a map glitch, but only after you’ve completed the campaign.

Horses

Quite simply, how to take care of your noble steed.

This guide looks at where to find the elusive white-maned Arabian horse.

Bought a new horse and don’t know how to change it? Check out this guide.

Money

Money makes the world go ’round, so here’s the best way to earn money fast.

Gold bars are a valuable commodity, so here’s where to find and sell them.

There’s a glitch you can exploit to get unlimited gold bars!

You are an outlaw, after all, so here’s a few alternative ways to make money.

Camp

You’ll be visiting your campsite a lot throughout Arthur’s journey, so you’d be wise to keep it in tip-top shape.

Here’s how to upgrade Arthur’s satchel, your horse satchel and what to do when your satchel is full.

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Honor system and bounties

As the name suggests, some bounties – yours included – will pay the ultimate price.

Looking to get rid of a bounty so that you won’t be chased by every man and his dog every time you go near a town? Then check out our guide.

The honor system works a little differently in Red Dead Redemption 2, so here’s our guide on all the changes.

Simon Miller went on a rampage in Red Dead Redemption 2 to show that sometimes it’s fun to be bad.

Weapons and Gear

Here are all the best weapons you can find in Red Dead Redemption 2.

A pirate sword is just what you need in the old West, so here’s where to find it.

You’ll need to dive back into GTA Online to find this weapon, so here’s how to do it.

Put away that lantern and track down this mining helmet.

This weapon can also only be found in GTA Online and you can follow this guide to get your hands on it.

Like the idea of terrorising the locals whilst wearing a ram’s skull as a mask? Then check out this guide.

Here’s where you can find the Viking gear hidden in Red Dead Redemption 2.

The Legend of the East outfit comes with a tonne of perks, but you better be prepared to work hard for it.

Looking to upgrade your bow and arrows? Then check out our easy guide on how to do it.

Here’s how to level up, refill and upgrade Dead-Eye mode.

Carrying Talismans and trinkets can grant you some special perks, so here’s how to get your hands on them.

Did your hat fall off in a fight or did your horse run away and you can’y find it? Here’s how to get them back.

Want to craft a bear head hat or get some proper reinforced gear? Then look no further than this guide.

Main storylines

This guide looks at the different chapters of the main storyline in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Not a pivotal plot point, but you’ll want to weigh up your choices before making this decision.

Spoiler warning: read on only if you want to know how to get the best ending in Red Dead Redemption 2.

For the completionists out there.

Missions and side quests

We look at the most common reasons why a mission or NPC might have disappeared from view.

There’s a mission where Dutch sends you off to get smashed, and it’s brilliant.

There are 20 Dreamcatches scattered across the map for you to find with some interesting loot at the end.

Fancy yourself an angler? Here’s where to find every special aquatic creature in the game.

Only pristine skins will do for most of the top gear in RDR2, so you’ll need to know how to get them every time.

Looking to hunt down all the animals? Here’s where to find the most difficult species and what tools to use on them, as well as a range of hunting tips.

Stock up on garlic, crosses, and perhaps a stake or two before going after this one.

A curse, a painting and a creepy hut are all a part of this mystery.

Stranger missions

Stranger missions are unique side quests that involve helping and interacting with all manner of weird and wonderful characters. They don’t have any bearing on the story but will help you reach 100% completion and are a fun break from the main story.

Assist one of the greatest minds in the American west with his latest creation.

Here’s how to unlock the Legendary Fish map.

For this quest, you’ll need to track down the Jack Hall Gang’s treasure.

Here’s how to find all of the murder clue pieces and catch the serial killer.

Here’s where to find all 30 dinosaur bones.

To complete all the sets you’re looking at 144 individual cards. We hope you like collecting.

Here’s our guide on how to complete the Gunslinger questline.