Red Dead Redemption 2 Guide and Walkthrough

Everything you need to know to survive your journey as an outlaw in Red Dead Redemption 2.
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Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar’s highly anticipated sequel to Red Dead Redemption, is out now for Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The game features intense shootouts, immersive gameplay, and a stunning open world for players to explore with their trusty steed. This guide will serve as a hub for all our Red Dead Redemption 2 content, including tips for making money fast, managing your bounties, and caring for your horse. 

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Guides

When Does Red Dead Online Release?
Find out when you can saddle up with your squad for RDR2’s multiplayer mode, Red Dead Online.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Voice Actors
If you’ve been wondering who the Red Dead Redemption 2 voice actors are, you’ve come to the right place!

How to Save Manually
Here’s how to save your progress in Red Dead Redemption 2 with a manual save.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Tips
Five tips to help players start their adventure as an outlaw in the Van der Linde gang.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Controls
A full list of Xbox One and PS4 controls for Red Dead Redemption 2.

How to Fast Travel
Find out how to quickly traverse the countryside without your horse.

How to Brush Your Horse
Find out where to get a brush to groom your horse and keep it clean.

How to Get Money Fast
Learn how to fill your pockets with cash and make money fast in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Horse Guide: Taming, Bonding, and Grooming
A complete guide on how to break, tame, and take care of horses in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Where to Find the Trapper
Learn where to find the Trapper in Red Dead Redemption 2.

How to Take a Bath
Find out how to bathe and clean yourself up.

How to Make Camp and Craft a Campfire
Learn how to crate a campfire and pitch camp in Red Dead Redemption 2.

How to Go Fishing
Follow these steps to find out how to get a pole and start fishing.

How to Get a Legendary Bear Pelt
Where to obtain a legendary bear pelt to craft special gear, like the Bear Hunter outfit.

How to Replay Missions
Replay missions to earn a bronze, silver, or gold medal rank.

All Camp Upgrades
How to upgrade each section of camp and what each upgrade does.

How the Bounty and Wanted System Works
Learn more about the Bounty and Wanted system so that you can take or pay off bounties.

How to Use the Camera to Take Photos
How to use Arthur’s camera to take memorable photos during your journey.

How to Find the Recipe to Craft Poison Arrows
Increase your bow’s usefulness by learning how to craft Poison Arrows in Red Dead Redemption 2.

How to Get Your Hat Back
Missing your hat? Not sure where you left it? Here’s how you can get your hat back.

How to Improve at Fighting
Learn all the basics of fist fighting in Red Dead Redemption 2.

How to Get Leather Working Tools
Find out how to unlock the leather working tools for Pearson as a camp upgrade.

How to Get Perfect Hides
How to perform a clean kill to come away with a perfect hide while hunting.

How to Find the Fence Vendor
Where to find the Fence to sell your (stolen) goods in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map Locations
Instructions for tracking down each Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map.

Poisonous Trail Treasure Quest
Learn the locations of all the Poisonous Trail maps so you can find treasure.

Strange Statues Puzzle Solution
Earn free gold bars by solving the Strange Statues puzzle in Ambarino.

Red Dead Online Guides

How to Unlock Free Roam
Get your horse and unlock Free Roam in Red Dead Online.

How to Make Money
Learn how to make money in Red Dead Online.

How to Play with Friends
Join your friends and rule the west in Red Dead Online.

How to Brush Your Horse
Learn how to get a Horse Brush and brush your horse in Red Dead Online.

How to Join a Posse
Start your own posse or join a friend’s in Red Dead Online.

All Cigarette Card Locations

Animal Locations & Hunting Guides

All Legendary Animal Locations
Where to find and hunt every type of legendary animal in Red Dead Redemption 2.

All Legendary Fish Locations
Where to go fishing for all 14 types of legendary fish in Red Dead Redemption 2.

All North American Beaver Locations
Where to search for beavers, including legendary beavers, in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Grizzly and American Black Bear Locations
Where to hunt grizzlies and black bears in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Where to Find the Arabian Horse
Where to go to find and tame one of the best horses in the game.

How to Find and Kill the Legendary Moose
Where to follow the tracks to hunt and kill a legendary moose.

How to Find and Kill the Bharati Grizzly Bear
How to hunt the Bharati Grizzly Bear to obtain its legendary pelt for crafting.

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Larryn Bell

Larryn is a content creator on YouTube and a full-time writer who has written guides and editorial features for various gaming websites. She can often be found at small gatherings preaching the gospel of The Witcher 3.