30 Hidden Locations And Weapons In Red Dead Redemption 2 And Where To Find Them

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30 Hidden Locations And Weapons In Red Dead Redemption 2 And Where To Find Them

Red Dead Redemption 2 has an incredible number of side quests that everyone needs to see. Rockstar Game's is a massive single-player experience. The map is gigantic without feeling empty, the pace is intentionally meandering, and the gameplay itself is fun but complex. And while you're trotting along through the swamps, countryside, and forests in RDR2, there are plenty of hidden areas to stumble across. There is a huge range of different secrets to find in the game, some supernatural, some historical, and some are just hilarious cosmetics. Some of these secrets are weapons as well, as there's a huge swath of weapons to be found, customized, and upgraded. So in an effort to help with that, we'll be exploring a few Red Dead Redemption 2 spots that you might have missed. Updated May 6, 2022 by Kim Dailey:Fans have been playing Rockstar Games' hit sequel long enough to have learned about most of RDR2's secrets. However, it took a while for some players, and with new fans picking up the game every day aiming for 100% completion, some of Red Dead 2's secrets have proven a challenge to find. Since there are so many Red Dead Redemption 2 secret locations to explore in the game, we've added a more in-depth guide to help players get the most out of the game and included custom maps for direct reference to each hidden location. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY

Meet The Bandit Siblings At The Aberdeen Pig Farm

The is one of the more uncomfortable hidden areas in the game. As you ride by the farm a nice portly man speaks to you, simply wanting to show a stranger some hospitality. He and his "wife" then bring you inside and make you a sweet home-cooked meal. But, things take quite a turn as after eating the meal, Arthur blacks out. Only to wake up in a hole in the ground with all his money gone. Turns out the couple are actually brother and sister, and they've robbed every passerby for years. Thankfully you can go back and retrieve your lost cash while also taking out your vengeance. How to find the Aberdeen Pig Farm: Follow the train tracks north of the "B" in Bluewater Marsh.The northbound road you reach will take you to the Aberdeen Pig Farm's driveway. How to retrieve your stolen money: Return to the Aberdeen Pig Farm and kill the Aberdeens.Examine the painting of the old woman near the front door.Retrieve your stolen loot from the hidden cabinet.

Don' t Miss Big Valley' s Hidden Stuffed Gorilla

There's a big primate in the Big Valley that can be found at the bottom of a ravine. And in that ravine is a broken crate. Inside that broken crate is...a gorilla? Honestly, it is one of the quirkier secret locations in RDR2 considering no one has any idea what this gorilla is there for. It seems to be on a pedestal, so it's most likely stuffed. But out of all the possible things to include, why a gorilla? Obviously, this essentially confirms King Kong DLC. How to find the stuffed gorilla: Locate the ravine just south of the "Y" in Big Valley. When you cross two wooden bridges examine the ravines underneath. You'll see a broken crate and other debris down one of the ravines.

You Can Find The Mountain Monk Meditating In The Grizzlies

For players who fed their Arthur a bit too much, this next entry is for you. A great place to hike and burn some calories in RDR2 is the Grizzlies! These mountains are tall, treacherous, and are apparently home to some stereotypical Shaolin monks. While climbing to the top of the East Grizzlies near the Cumberland Forest players can stumble across a nice old mountain monk. This monk is meditating at the edge of a cliff overlooking a fantastic landscape. Unfortunately, he's hyper-focused and wouldn't talk to me, no matter how much I pestered him. How to find the Meditating Mountain Monk: Make sure you are there at noon in-game time to see the monk. Climb the mountain located under the "R" in Grizzlies on the map. Head south off the path once you reach the top towards the mountain's edge.

Drink From The Cauldron At The Witches Hut

Up there in the deep forests of New Ambarino lays a weirdly empty tree hut. It's honestly a very nice-looking house made from a tree shell, and it's entirely secluded. Inside there are ingredients, books, a chest, candles, and a steaming cauldron. I'll just come out and say it, this looks like a witch's house. Even better still, you can actually drink from the cauldron. Now it doesn't do much more than cause Arthur to blackout and spawn him 30 feet away, but it's still a mysteriously charming secret area. How to get to the Witches Cauldron Head to the hills northeast of Fort Wallace in the Grizzlies East region You'll find the Witches Hut just above the "N" in Ambarino

Try And Catch The Ghost Train In Lemoyne County

In the northwestern part of the Lemoyne area in RDR2, there lies a spooky specter. It's probably not the type of ghost you would be expecting in all honesty. This Red Dead sequel has had tons of surreal, offsetting, and downright unsettling easter eggs, so you probably have high hopes. This spooky specter is actually a ghost train. One you might happen to find on the tracks in this area late at night. Ghost vehicles have been a staple Easter egg in games for years, generally because they're easy to create. Doesn't make them any less awesome to find. How to find the Ghost Train: Head to the train tracks directly south of the "L" in Lemoyne. Locate the "Welcome to Lemoyne" sign, indicating the correct set of train tracks. Wait until around 3 am in-game time for the ghost train to arrive. Camp and retry at the same time the next night if the train doesn't appear.

Track Down The Feral Man In Roanoke Valley

This lone wanderer is a feral man you can encounter in the woods in New Hanover. The man is fully naked and roaming through the forest. Upon seeing you he'll yell and run away. Wolves will then spawn seemingly from nowhere and . If you manage to chase the man back to his dwelling you'll find a cave full of carvings and bones. This along with his mysterious wolf summoning abilities has led many to call this fella the Wolfman. How to find the Feral Man: Follow the sound of the Feral Man howling on a full moon for a possible early encounter. Locate the Feral Man in the forest near the first "R" in Roanoke Valley on the map. Be sure to pick up the Runaway Diary for his story but he'll attack you if still alive. You can either kill or capture the Feral Man and turn him in to jail.

The Antler Knife Is Found In A Deceased Bear With A Story

The next item on our scavenger hunt is the Antler Knife. It's up near the top of the map to the left of the Hanging Dog Ranch. You'll find this neat little knife right off the beaten path. It's not just sitting on the ground by itself though, it's actually stuck inside a recently deceased bear. It looks like the woman under the bear died even after she mortally wounded the bear, leaving them in the odd position together. However it happened, the knife's in the bear, and it's an easy grab that comes with quite the story. How to find the Antler Knife: Head northwest of Hanging Dog Ranch, to the east of the Little Creek River. Activate your map and look for two corpse markings to find the bear and its victim. Remove the Antler Knife from the bear.

Track Down Marko Dragic' s Missing Robotic Automaton

Another secret area that's difficult to unlock is the hidden machine life form up in the snowy mountains. In order for it to spawn you have to complete all the Marko Dragic side missions, it's a requirement. The machine life form is secluded way up in the hills of Northern Ambarino.It's sitting quite solemnly close to the edge of a cliff and the entire scene is incredibly surreal and mysterious, especially for a game set in 1898. How to find Marko Dragic's Robotic Automaton: Complete "A Bright Bouncing Boy" and collect the Electric Lantern. Head to the far northwest part of the map halfway between Colter and Spider Gorge. Climb to the top of the mountain and use the Electric Lantern to locate the robot. The lightbulb will turn red when you are facing the direction of the robot.

Be Sure To Add The Civil War Knife To Your Collection

This next one is less fantastical and more historically pleasing. The Civil War Knife is located at Fort Brennan just to the northeast of the Kamassa River. Inside the fort, go to the first building on your left and find your way into the basement. Inside you'll see the Civil War Knife just laying on a box along with the Civil War Hat. Even if you're not a history buff, the Civil War Knives look really dang cool. Anything with a handle like that immediately catches the eye, though it isn't the best melee weapon admittedly. How to find the Civil War Knife: Find the Lindsey Wofford Bounty Hunter poster in Saint Denis. Head to Fort Brennand northeast of Kamassa River near Van Horn Trading Post. Take out Wofford and his crew of Lemoyne Raiders for a nice bounty Activate your Eagle Eye vision to locate the trapdoor that leads to the basement.

Have A Discussion With A Possible Bigfoot Hidden In A Cave

This is by far the most difficult location to find. Namely because in order for the game to guide you there, you've got to complete a number of things. First, you must have at least 30 different animals registered in your compendium. Next, you've got to find this random river area in Northern Ambarino. Follow a flock of birds you'll find flying a unique pattern over the area and they'll lead you to a cave blocked by a large stone. Riding up to the cave starts a conversation with the man (or creature) behind it. Apparently, he locked himself away because he's just too big, and now he's very lonely. How tragic. How to find the blocked hidden cave: Register 30 animals to the compendium by studying different species with your binoculars or gun scope. Head to the Calumet Ravine to the east of the Wapiti Indian Reservation. Startle a flock of birds at the lake and follow them to the blocked cave entrance.

Add To Your Wardrobe And Arsenal At The Viking Tomb

To find the Viking Tomb all you have to do is go to the top right of the map. Hover over where it says "Roanoke Valley" and go a bit down and to the left, you'll see a star-shaped geographic area on the map. Once there you can add the Viking Helm to your hat collection. Also, lodged in a skeleton is the Viking Axe, though remember that with any of the collectible axes you must pick them up after throwing them. They don't teleport back to your horse like hats, and you can lose them forever. How to find the Viking Tomb: Head south of the "R" in Roanoke Valley. Locate the star-shaped area on the map. Find the Viking Axe at the altar in the center. Enter a side room to find the Viking Helm on a body. Look for stacked skulls in the rooms that you can shoot to find the Viking Comb.

Find Otis Miller' s Revolver At The End Of A Treasure Hunt

The Otis Miller Revolver requires a bit of work to find legitimately. You have to hunt down the pieces of the treasure maps from multiple secluded hermits (such as the one that gives us the Rare Shotgun). These maps will lead you to a tiny cave just west of Twin Rocks, called Rattlesnake Hollow. You won't be able to access this area until you've completed a fair bit of the game, so don't try to rush here. But inside, in a tiny box, is the beautiful, luminescent Otis Miller Revolver. How to find the Otis Miller Revolver: Locate the first hermit in Manito Glade, directly north of Annesburg. Kill the hermit and loot the drawers in his home to find the first half of the map. Follow the Little Creek River northwest of Wallace Station to find the second hermit. Kill the hermit and her dogs and loot the drawers in her home to find the second half of the map. Find a hidden cave at Rattlesnake Hollow north of the first "S" in Cholla Springs.

Take A Moment At The Tiny Church

This next little secret really smells of developer shenanigans. If you look in the Bayou Nwa area of the map, right below the body of water called Lagras is an area called Lakay where you can stumble across a miniature church. I have to imagine that during a slow day at Rockstar, an employee was messing around with the sizes of the models in-game. They discovered that a small church actually looks quite haunting. Especially when it's all secluded like this one is. What's even better is that you can actually walk inside and take a look at the tiny pews and decorations. How to find the Tiny Church: Head directly north of the "Y" in Lakay near Lagras.

Meet The World' s Best Roleplayer At The Devil' s Cave

On the far left side of the West Elizabeth portion of the map, players can come across a certain cave. This cave seems a bit peculiar, as most caves in the game serve as locations for parts of missions or animal hunts. This cave seems rather empty until you venture further inside. Turns out that the cave is home to none other than Lucifer himself. Just kidding, it's actually a normal guy, but he dresses as the devil and aspires to become the almighty satan. And honestly? That's even worse, which he mentions himself. How to find the Devil's Cave: Head north of Pronghorn Ranch and west of the Hanging Dog Ranch to the border. Enter the hidden cave entrance and follow the light to find the Cave Hermit. How to access the Cave Hermit's lair: Find the stalagmite closest to the lit cave opening on the right.Sprint, jump, and press forward simultaneously to grab the ledge.It may take a few tries, but you'll be able to meet the Cave Hermit.

Meet The Ghost Of The Swamp During The Spooky Hours

Believe it or not, there are a fair amount of supernatural locations and creatures hidden within Red Dead Redemption 2 including vampires, wolfmen, giants, mammoths, witches, and ghosts. One of these ghosts is the spirit of a woman who snuffed out her own candle after finding out about her husband's affair. You can see this ghost around 2 am in the Bluewater Marsh, and it's quite a chilling sight. The closer you walk to the tree where she's hanging, the more transparent she gets. Until eventually, just as you're close enough to see everything, she disappears. How to find the Ghost of the Swamp: Head to the road under the "L" in Bluewater Marsh around 2 am. Listen for a sobbing woman and look around with your binoculars. When mist appears and the music starts look for the ghost near Trapper's Cabin. May take multiple nights for the ghost to appear so camp and retry.

Meet The King Of The Forest Who Is A Less Appealing Tarzan

You ever heard of Tarzan? A man raised in nature, living among the trees? RDR2 has its own version of that legend known as the King of the Forest. Up in the topmost area of New Hanover, there's a hermit who literally lives in a tree. The hermit is anything but a jolly old tree man, as he'll tell you to go away. But it looks like he's hollowed out the inside of a giant tree to function as his home. There are so many secret houses in RDR2 that would make great homes for Arthur, including the King of the Forest's tree home. How to find the King of the Forest: Head east of Marko Dragic's laboratory, directly north of the Brandywine Drop.

Uncover Strawberry' s Secret Moonshining Operation

The town of Strawberry in Red Dead Redemption 2 is a quaint little town. And it's actually one of the bigger towns you come across until further into the story. The mayor seems friendly, and it's obvious the town is obsessed with its image. Therefore, it's all the more surprising when Arthur discovers that the general store has a Moonshine still hidden underneath. You can discover it completely on your own and then take the extra step to actually rob the still from the shopkeep. It's a nice reward for eagle-eyed players. How to locate and rob the hidden still: Walk underneath the porch of the General Store in Strawberry. Follow prompt to peek through the basement window to discover the still. Enter the store and aim your weapon at the owner to rob the basement.

Pick up The Weirdly Unique And Rare Shotgun

The Rare Shotgun actually doesn't have much of an interesting story behind it. You'll grab it from an old hermit not too far from the Meteor House. Cross the Brandywine Drop and go to the house-shaped square just to the southeast. The hermit here will shoot on sight but once you take him out, you're free to peruse treasures. The goal though is the Rare Shotgun, a shotgun that looks normal but is apparently rare. This weapon will disappear if you get beat before grabbing it, or leave and come back. Additionally, check the hermit's nightstand for a nifty little treasure map as mentioned above. How to find the Rare Shotgun: Head East of the "A" in Roanoke Ridge. Kill the hermit previously located at Manito Glade north of Annesburg. Don't forget to pick up the gun or it will disappear.

Vetter' s Echo Is A Dangerous Bear-Filled Cabin

This next one is an awesome area mainly because of the cinematic you get once you visit it. There's an abandoned house known as Vetter's Echo in the upper left area of West Elizabeth that seems a little odd. Of course, being the gunslinging outlaw that we are, we decide to just walk in. Upon opening the front door, however, we're literally attacked by a bear. Seems the creature broke in through the back door and has just been chilling in the house waiting for someone to stop by. Not the most creative of hidden areas, but it definitely demonstrates the ferocity of bears. How to find Vetter's Echo: Head northeast of the "W" in West Elizabeth on the map.Be sure to pick up Lenny's silver pocket watch and Dutch's pipe inside the cabin. How to survive the bear attack (2 ways): Go to the back of the cabin and shoot the bear through the wall gaps, but it's risky.Equip a powerful weapon and get ready to go into Dead-Eye and unload on the bear.

Find A Crashed Airplane Two Years Before The First Flight

Out of all the things to expect in an old western-styled game, I honestly wasn't ready for an airplane. Considering the first documented flight wasn't until two years after the period this game takes place in, finding this flying machine is odd. It's up in West Elizabeth right above the W. It looks like from the crash that this would-be inventor ran off a cliff with his creation to test it. The most interesting part for me is that when Arthur writes a little note about it in his journal, he compares the guy to Icarus. I would've never guessed our protagonist Arthur knew about Greek Myths. How to find the crashed airplane: Head right above the "W" in West Elizabeth, just north of the Devil's Cave entrance. Walk east towards the Little Creek River.