Red Dead Redemption 2 – A brief on all the DLCs

Red Dead Redemption 2 is the latest entry in the Red Dead franchise. The game was released in October 2018 on PS4 and Xbox One and in November 2019 on PC and Google Stadia. Set in the Wild West, the game follows the story of Arthur Morgan. It takes inspiration from another wildly popular Rockstar property, the Grand Theft Auto franchise. Similar to Grand Theft Auto V, you can play Red Dead Redemption 2 in both first-person and third person.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Expansions

Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2

Unlike the previous entry, Red Dead Redemption 2 has had no single-player expansion DLCs since its release. Rockstar has been paying more attention to Red Dead Online and has released many of its expansions. Although, the game does have some extra items that can be considered as DLCs. These special items are available in the Special Edition and Ultimate Edition of the game.

Red Dead Redemption 2 DLCs

As previously mentioned, Red Dead Redemption 2 does have some items considered as DLCs. These items range from horses to full missions. Note that the items available in the Special Edition can also be found in Ultimate Edition, but the items available in Ultimate Edition are exclusive to it.

A player and a horse in Red Dead Redemption 2
A player and a horse

DLC Horses

  • Dappled Black Thoroughbred: This horse is available in the Special Edition and is only usable in Story Mode.
  • Black Chestnut Thoroughbred: This horse is available in the Ultimate Edition and is only usable in Red Dead Online.

DLC Horse Saddles

  • Nuevo Paraiso Saddle: Available for the Dappled Black Thoroughbred horse in the Special Edition and is only usable in Story Mode.
  • High Plains Cutting Saddle: Available for the Black Chestnut Thoroughbred horse in the Ultimate Edition and is only usable in Red Dead Online.

DLC Outfits

  • Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit: This outfit is exclusive to the Special Edition, usable only in Story Mode.
Read Read Redemption 2 - Arthur in Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit
Arthur in Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit
  • Copperhead Enforcer Outfit: This outfit is exclusive to the Ultimate Edition, usable only in Red Dead Online.
  • Blackrose Bounty Hunter Outfit: This outfit is exclusive to the Ultimate Edition, usable only in Red Dead Online.

DLC Weapons

  • Volcanic Pistol: This pistol is present in the Special Edition and is usable in both Story Mode and Red Dead Online.
  • Pump Action Shotgun: This shotgun is present in the Special Edition and is usable in both Story Mode and Red Dead Online.
  • Lancaster Varmint Rifle: This rifle is present in the Special Edition and is usable in both Story Mode and Red Dead Online.
Lancaster Varmint Rifle
Lancaster Varmint Rifle

DLC Equipments

  • Eagle Talon Talisman: A boosting accessory found in Special Edition, usable only in Story Mode.
  • Iguana Scale: A boosting accessory found in Special Edition, usable only in Story Mode.

DLC Hideout

  • Del Lobos Gang Hideout: In the Special Edition, the Del Lobos Gang has an extra hideout. This hideout can be located in Twin Rocks, northwest of Armadillo.

DLC Mission

  • Bank Robbery Mission: An extra bank robbery mission is available in the Special Edition. Titled High And Low Finance, Arthur has to rob a bank by blowing up its walls and then looting the safes.

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