RDR2 Guide: Beginner Tips, Performance & Steam Gifting

1) Beginner Tips

RDR2 has an incredible level of detail. In the first few hours, pay close attention to the trinity of camp management, horse care, and the honor system.

Keep the camp supplied and donate → raises morale.
Name your horse, bond with it, and upgrade your saddle.
The honor system affects prices and NPC reactions.

Hunting Scene — Hunting: Right ammo + wind direction matters.

2) PC Performance Settings

Quick Tune: DLSS/FSR Quality • Texture High • Shadow Medium • SSR Medium • Water Physics Medium • TAA On.

Graphics Settings — Graphics settings: Balancing FPS & Quality.

3) Best Mods

Try safe and small mods for single-player. Examples: UI Clear, Photo Mode+. Always backup your saves.

4) Affordable Buying with Steam Gifting

On GameShip, you can buy RDR2 safely as a gift using the escrow system. The seller sends the gift, and after verification, it is added to your library. Your money is held safely until the transaction is complete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Fastest way to make money early game?

Hunting legendary animals and doing the early treasure map quests provide good starting cash.

How to improve FPS?

Turn down Water Physics and Volumetrics. Enable DLSS Quality if you have an RTX card.

Is Steam gifting safe?

Yes, with GameShip's escrow, your payment is locked until you confirm receipt of the game.

Comments

Mert

Sep 06, 2025

The performance tips really helped boost my FPS in Saint Denis!

Selin