Red Dead Redemption 2: 5 Things You Need To Know About RDR 2

One of the best games from the seventh generation of consoles and my personal favourite game of all time is Red Dead Redemption. With a story that takes you across the American Wild West in the early 20th century to a Mexico in the middle of a revolution, the game is both gripping and has it's fair of twist and emotional moments.

With Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Games are set to revolutionize how we perceive open world games. From the very way in which we interact with other NPC's to the number of ways to tackle the quests and deal with situations, Rockstar is changing what we will expect from open world games in the future, just like when they revolutionized open worlds with GTA III back in 2001.

Rockstar are allegedly also including features like Arthur Morgan needing to bathe and shave, with NPC's treating him differently depending on how presentable he looks. Your actions in the open world will also have consequences later, like the family of an NPC you killed coming after Arthur Morgan.

With Red Dead Redemption releasing later this month on the 26th, let's take a look at some of what we can expect from their follow up to one of the best games of all-time. Will Rockstar change the game once again?

Also, read Why RDR2 is the Deadliest and The Best Open World Game

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#5 The entire map from RDR1 will be present

Armadillo (Courtesy: Rockstar Games)

According to rumors, Red Dead Redemption's world will include the entire map from the original game - from New Austin and Gaptooth Ride to Chuparosa - it will all be present. It will also be interesting to see what areas like Ridgewood Farm and Blackwater look in the past.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is said to have the biggest open world that Rockstar Games has ever made. Considering that the map is being rumored to be even bigger than GTA 5's and without airplanes and cars to traverse it, the world will feel even bigger.

#4 Rockstar's first game on current-gen consoles

A vast open world (Courtesy: Rockstar Games)

Although GTA V was ported to current gen, Red Dead Redemption 2 will be Rockstar's first true game on current hardware. With everything Rockstar are rumoured to be doing with this game, it could be a game changer for the entire AAA gaming industry.

#3 NPC's give more detailed directions for a more immersive experience

Rockstar's most immersive experience yet (Courtesy: Rockstar Games)

Red Dead Redemption 2 is Rockstar's most immersive gaming experience yet. Another thing that's adds to the game's immersion is the fact that when the mini-map is turned off, NPC's give Arthur Morgan more detailed directions towards his quest location.

With you trusted compass and your eyes, to look out for landmarks in the landscape, Red Dead Redemption 2 will take us across the West in a way unlike any other Rockstar game has before.

#2 Warning shots

New ways to interact during confrontations (Courtesy: Rockstar Games)

In Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar offers new ways to interact with NPC's during confrontations. One such way is firing a warning shot at an NPC instead of shooting him outright. This can be done by tapping the D-pad while aiming.

Warning shots can be used to intimidate witnesses etc.

#1 The bond with your horse

Horses aren't just a vehicle anymore (Courtesy: Rockstar Games)

Unlike the original Red Dead Redemption, your horse can die. In Red Dead Redemption 2, Arthur Morgan's bond with his horse is more important than ever before. Horses aren't just vehicles to travel between two points.

There are four levels of bonding between a player and his horse and a new perk is unlocked at each eg. sliding or drifting (the horse equivalent). The level of bond with the horse is a deep system and will determine how the horse reacts to gunfire, resiliency in battle etc.