When to start exploring red dead redemption 2
8 Things to Do First in Red Dead Redemption 2
the opening hours of Red Dead to do a
pretty good job explaining the basics of
what you need to know to survive in the
Old West but things can get a little
overwhelming once the full world opens
up to help you get started on the right
track here are eight things you should
do first in Red Dead Redemption - well
the first few hours are more about
introducing you to the characters and
mechanics of the game there are a few
things you should know before taking
control of old Arthur first don't try to
leave your first camp the weather
outside your shelter and Coulter is way
too harsh to survive it money is a
resource that you'll desperately need
early on and the best way to get it is
to loot every single enemy you run into
during these opening missions your
horizons will broaden considerably once
you reach the full open world but for
now this is your best option once you
start chapter two you're free to go
almost anywhere in the open world your
adventures may take you back up into the
mountains so you'll want to make sure
that you have some warm weather gear
with you you can throw a spare set of
clothes or two or three into your
saddlebag by going to your camp and
interacting with the foot logger in your
tent pick out an outfit or clothes that
will keep you warm and select store
outfit on horse when you're out in the
world you can change your clothes from
the horsemen
once you've bonded a bit with your horse
consider leaving it in a stable and
purchasing or acquiring another faithful
steed it's helpful to have at least two
on hand so you won't have to start a
brand new bond in the event of an
accident
once you explore around Valentine a bit
you'll want to start adding gear to your
arsenal you'll notice that most weapons
are locked off from purchasing in the
gunsmiths catalog that's because you've
got to find these weapons out in the
world before you can purchase them the
best way to get some powerful new
hardware early on is by robbing
homesteads or backroom businesses run by
other gangs you can find these
businesses by exploring town and keeping
an eye out for any strange goings-on the
first one you'll find is at the doctor's
office in Valentine here through the
back window or eavesdrop on the back
door to unlock the activity and grab the
Schofield revolver off the table before
the law shows up to ruin your good time
homesteads are similar activities you
can get tipped off to or find on your
own for a local gang or group of crazies
have holed up in a house you can find
one across the river to the north of
Valentine to unlock the pump-action
shotgun if you're up for a bit of a ride
after unlocking the fence with hosea
head north west from the valentine area
to the town of strawberry at the western
foot of mount shan you'll find the
territory of a legendary buck hunt it
down and bring its antler back to the
fence and you can craft the buck antler
trinket this will improve the quality of
all the pelts that you skinned while
you're hunting making it way easier to
craft upgrades and new items speaking of
our off-the-books merchants pal when you
first get to explore the open world be
sure to take a ride to the burned-out
village of limpin e just to the south
east of Horseshoe overlook head into the
ruined sheriff's office then pull the
lockbox out from under the desk to find
a gold bar worth $500 you won't be able
to sell it until you unlock the fence
but a free money you're gonna need it to
plus another 50 or so to purchase two
important upgrades for your camp first
dutchess tent which might not seem like
a big deal but getting that lets you
upgrade Arthur's tent which unlocks fast
travel from your base camp to any town
you've already visited
if fast travel isn't really your speed
and you'd rather explore the world for
yourself keep an eye out for other less
fortunate travelers along the way many
like this poor sap who got himself bit
by a snake might be so grateful for your
help that they'll tell you the location
of one of those homesteads are back
rooms from earlier or even treat you to
an item of your choice from a local shop
the next time they see you in town you
ain't been through in a while hopefully
taking care of those things will help
you on your adventure through Red Dead
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