Broadly speaking, players know what they're getting into with Red Dead Redemption 2. It's a Wild West tale examining the dangerous and complicated lives of the Dutch van der Linde gang. Much like the original title, a great deal of realism regarding gameplay is given a major priority in the sequel.
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Nevertheless, mods have a natural tendency to change how a game is played. Some make the game even more realistic, while others are simply ridiculous. Exploring the rabbit hole that characterizes the Red Dead Redemption 2 modding community can take some time. Rest assured that this collection of mods is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to altered gameplay.
10 Bank Robberies
For all its stunning level of detail, Red Dead Redemption 2 possesses a surprising oversight. Despite being part of a band of outlaws, Arthur Morgan is actually unable to rob banks while free-roaming in the game. The activity is possible in Red Dead Online, but the feature is lacking in single-player.
The Bank Robberies mod rectifies that situation. With it, players can rob various banks throughout the map, including ones in Valentine, Rhodes, and Saint Denis. It's a great lore-friendly mod that adds yet another method of increasing one's bankroll.
9 Banking: The Old American Art
Perhaps players don't want to stop at just robbing banks? They do perform a useful function after all. Another somewhat surprising omission in the vanilla game is the inability to store one's money in a bank. Dying in Red Dead Redemption 2 results in one's wallet taking a hit.
That potential loss of money can be avoided with the Banking: The Old American Art mod. It adds yet another feature to banks by making it possible to deposit money into their vaults. Fans can sleep more soundly knowing their money is safe from unexpected setbacks. Players should just make sure to refrain from robbing that bank!
8 Basic Needs
Fans of Red Dead Redemption 2 are well-aware of the various core meters. They affect certain gameplay elements, such as Deadeye mode, Stamina, and even weight. Keeping these meters full through activities such as eating is important for keeping Arthur in top shape.
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The Basic Needs mod adds even more realism to the proceedings. With this mod, Arthur must now manage hunger, thirst, and even urination! Neglecting these basic human needs results in stiff penalties to Arthur's regular cores and eventually death. If you don't think the game is enough of a simulation, then this mod is perfect.
7 Telekinesis
Maybe realism isn't in your wheelhouse? If players ever get tired of dispatching enemies the normal way, there's no shortage of wacky death-dealing mods on the Internet. One of the more inspired choices is assuredly the Telekinesis mod.
Arthur doesn't need traditional firearms with this mod. Instead, he utilizes the power of his mind! Objects and NPCs can be grasped and flung across the map with humorous effect. Enemies won't know what hit them, that's for sure.
6 Mini NPCs
Arthur is already a rather large and intimidating fellow. He can hold his own in a fight, whether it's with guns or his fists. However, if one really wants to see Arthur dominate a fight, then you may want to consider the Mini NPCs mod.
There are a few customization options in this mod, one of which makes NPCs ridiculously puny. Arthur, who remains the same size, now appears massive. If players ever wanted to feel like the Jolly Green Giant in a game, this mod should be at the top of the list.
5 Ride With Gang
Being part of an outlaw gang is a pretty interesting concept. Red Dead Redemption 2 does a very good job at making players feel as if they are a part of a functioning organization. Much of this is achieved through story content, however. While free-roaming, Arthur often must travel alone.
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The Ride With Gang mod fixes that deficiency. Now, instead of being a solo act while exploring, Arthur can rely on the support of his fellow gang members. They effectively act as followers, assisting the player as allies in a fight. It's definitely a nice touch that changes how one approaches free-roaming.
4 Fight Club
Everybody knows the first rule of fight club. What players of Red Dead Redemption 2 may not know is that a Fight Club mod actually exists. Similar to other games, such as The Witcher 3, this mod adds a brawling minigame.
Players can duke it out with any NPC in the game by spawning them instantly. Fights can be fought in rounds, with each successive one getting harder. Fight Club can take place anywhere, wherever the player chooses. Just don't talk about it…
3 RDR – Contracts
Massive, open-world titles very rarely are lacking in things to do. A completionist run of Red Dead Redemption 2 can take hundreds of hours easily. Yet, with a game as good as this, players are often left wanting more. Luckily, mods typically come to the rescue in that department.
The RDR-Contracts mod adds a slew of new activities in a lore-friendly manner. It adds over twenty-two auto-generated assassination missions to the game. Each one is unique and offers multiple variations in how to complete them. For those thirsting for more bounty hunting action, this mod is a great addition to the game.
2 Riot Mode
Although the setting of Red Dead Redemption 2 is quite dangerous, there does exist some semblance of order. People can't just do anything they want. There are consequences to one's actions in that law enforcement officers will pursue the player when the rules are broken.
However, with the Riot Mode mod activated, everyone in the game world is transformed into a raving lunatic. NPCs will constantly attack each other as well as the player. It can almost be treated as a sort of survival mode. Fans can see how long they last while everyone is out to kill them.
1 Playing As Animals – Lenny's Simple Trainer
If one wishes to experience Red Dead Redemption 2 in a radically different light, then playing as an animal should take the cake. Who needs Arthur or John when fans can play as a vicious cougar or majestic hawk? This, and much more, is made possible with Lenny's Simple Trainer.
Playing as an animal is, of course, limited for obvious reasons. But nothing beats the fun out of controlling a wild beast and roaming the landscape. Why take part in a duel when one can just as easily turn into an alligator and devour an enemy? For a different way to play the game, few mods come close to this one.
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