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

Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar’s newest title, is a massive Western adventure with a sharp 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 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 eight spoiler-free things you should know before getting started.

Red Dead Redemption 2 map

Red Dead Redemption 2’s map is enormous, split into various regions and locations. We take a closer look at the map in this guide and you’ll see locations both new and old in your travels.

Red Dead Redemption 2 fast travel

There are a few travel options to choose from to get around that big ol’ map. You can either run everywhere and undoubtedly have people wonder why you’re doing that; travel on your trusty steed or use a fast travel point, so here’s our guide detailing exactly how to fast travel in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Red Dead Redemption 2 best weapons

There’s a tonne of choice in regards to how you want to fight your battles in Rockstar’s latest, so here’s our pick of the best weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as where to find rare and unique weapons.

Red Dead Redemption 2 chapters

There’s so much to do in Red Dead Redemption 2 and it’s easy to get overwhelmed at times. Our guide tells you how many chapters there are in Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as what you can expect for each one. Beware of spoilers.

Red Dead Redemption 2 where to get ammo and medicine

Contributing to your camp will make all the difference, so here’s how to replenish ammo and medicine in your Red Dead Redemption 2 camp to help your buddies and boost your reputation, in case it isn’t clear what you have to do.

Red Dead Redemption 2 how to get the best ending

This page comes with a pretty big spoiler warning. Whether you enjoy spoilers or are getting close to the end of the main story, here’s how to get the best ending in Red Dead Redemption 2.

If you don’t want major spoilers but are still wondering just how your actions throughout the game affect what happens in the world, you may be wondering whether you should spare or kill O’Driscoll, one of the first story-based dilemmas you come across in Red Dead Redemption.

Red Dead Redemption 2 where to find the Trapper

Ammo and medicine aren’t the only things you can bring back to camp; you can also hand out cash and bring back game kills. You can also turn animal pelts into some rare gear by finding the Trapper in Red Dead Redemption 2 and seeing what he can do for you.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Gunslinger side quest

Without spoiling too much, here’s our guide on how to get started on the Gunslinger side quests in Red Dead Redemption 2 and where to find all the locations and, most importantly, the loot.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Jack Hall Gang treasure map quest

This treasure map leads to some decent loot but requires a bit of trekking around to link all the pieces together. Here’s where to find the Jack Hall Gang treasure map and its locations in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Red Dead Redemption 2 side quests hidden

There are a wealth of side quests to get your hands on in Red Dead Redemption 2, but unlike other open-world RPGs, they won’t always be visible.

Depending on whether it’s day or night, or whether or not there’s a bounty on your head will affect the visibility of some quests, so if a side quest disappears in Red Dead Redemption 2 try sleeping it off and seeing if it appears during the day before panicking.

You may also be looking for the DLC you were promised as part of your pre-order, Special or Ultimate Edition. It’s there, you just need to follow these steps to get the extra content such as your War Horse and other bonus items.

Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats

Much like GTA, there a few Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats you can use to try and get ahead, you cowards. Be warned that there are a strict set of rules when it comes to using cheats and how it can affect your progression.

Easter Eggs

Of course there’s some Easter eggs in Red Dead Redemption 2, some even on a par with GTA 5’s Mount Chilliad Mystery. If that’s got you curious, here’s how to trigger the UFO and the alien ship.