The Technical Settings RDR2 Pros use to FIX the game. (2026)
These are some tips that any first time player should do ASAP. Starter weapons, money, and more.
Enjoy :)
Essential Quality of Life (QOL) Settings
[00:27] Expand Mini-map/Radar: Go into the Display settings and set the Radar to Expanded.
[00:48] Smaller Weapon Reticle: Change the reticle size (especially on PC) to make the aim point smaller for better accuracy.
Game Saving & Economy Foundation
[01:27] Chapter 2 Save: Create a Manual Save as soon as you reach Valentine (Chapter 2) and create three copies to serve as permanent starting points.
[02:46] High-Value Loot Locations (for Early Money):
[03:04] Shack near Valentine (Gold Nugget).
[03:18] Chez Porter (Cash and loot, with hostiles).
[03:28] Hanging Dog Ranch (Cash and Jewelry).
[03:52] Robbing the Lady/Shotgun Location (Obtain the Automatic Shotgun in the basement).
[04:15] Riverbed near Broken Wagon (Three Gold Nuggets).
[04:42] Moonstone Pond/Broken House (Large Jewelry Bag worth $50).
[05:07] Twin Stack Pass (Loot Box with about $100).
[05:32] Unlocking the Fence: Complete the early John Marston missions (train robbery) and Hosea's mission to gain access to the Fence, allowing you to sell valuables like jewelry and gold.
Hunting and Trapper Items
[06:45] Hunting/Pelt Quality: Examine animals to determine their star rating and shoot them in the neck (or other critical areas indicated by Dead Eye) to maintain perfect pelt quality.
[08:16] Save Pelts: Turn in all Perfect Pelts to your camp cook to start crafting items.
[08:24] Legends of the East Satchel: Crafting this satchel immediately gives you 99 item capacity, saving time from constantly going back to the store.
[09:13] Dynamite Arrow Pamphlet Location: Found under a broken bridge next to a cottage.
[09:28] Poison Arrow Pamphlet Location: Found in a lockbox outside the cabin at Mysterious Hill Home.
[09:56] Poison Arrow Use: Use the Poison Arrow on Cougers and Grizzly Bears to stagger them, allowing you to finish them with a knife for a Perfect Pelt.
Horse Guide
[11:32] Horse Bonding: Increase a horse's bonding level to Level 2 to increase its resale value at the stable (for about $12–$15).
[12:28] Red Arabian Location: Spawns along the riverbed where the three gold nuggets were found.
[12:43] White Arabian Location: Spawns up north near the grizzly bear (considered the best horse in the game).
Enjoy Dudes!
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