Red Dead Redemption 2: The best mods for PC

In this guide to the mods of Red Dead Redemption 2 you will find:

  • cosmetic mods for appearance and clothing
  • Improvements of the game optics of RDR2
  • Information on how to install the mods

Since 5.11.2019, the western epic Red Dead Redemption 2 () is also available on the PC. With this, there is also finally the possibility to give the game exactly the look and additions you want with mods. The first mods therefore mainly deal with the visuals of the game - but we have no doubt that there will be even more creative ideas in the coming weeks and months.

Note: Since new mods keep appearing thanks to an active modder community, this article will be expanded regularly. So keep checking back here to discover new ways to add more customization to your game! [Update: 11-06-2019]

1. Mods for better graphics quality in RDR2

RDR2 Photorealistic Reshade

With this mod from Digital Dreams you make the already very chic look of the game a bit more beautiful. By optimizing the colors, sharpness and shadows, you can enjoy the game world even more without the graphics card glowing. To do this, first download the program ReShade and install it in your RDR2 directory, where you will also find the RDR2.exe.

Then download the mod and put the .ini in the same RDR2 directory. Finally activate the mod ingame with the "POS1" key and select the file "Photorealistic.ini". You can get the mod for free at Nexusmods.

RDR2 Simple Realistic Reshade (DirectX 12)

For players who run RDR2 with DirectX12 instead of Vulcan, there is Simple Realistic Reshade by Chris Rubio, a mod that improves the performance of the game thanks to different lighting effects.

Clip from RDR2 with and without Simple Reshade mod.

First download the program ReShade and install it in the RDR2 directory with the RDR2.exe. Then download the mod and install it in the same directory. You can get the mod for free at Nexusmods.

2. RDR 2 mods for the look of Arthur Morgan

Arthur Morgan as the Joker

If you haven't had enough of the gloomy Batman villain after the box office success "Joker", bring him into your game with this mod from Reddeadmodders.

With this mod you can make Arthur Morgan look like the Joker.

Your Arthur Morgan gets the characteristic face paint of the Joker, otherwise nothing is changed in the game itself. You can get the mod for free at Nexusmods.

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