Red Dead Redemption (2010) Story Mode Wiki

Red Dead Redemption’s Story Mode follows John Marston as he crosses New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso, and West Elizabeth in pursuit of former gang members. Mission markers appear as the campaign opens new character branches, and the territory arcs eventually lead back to the Marston homestead. The Beecher’s Hope epilogue finishes the campaign’s family story and carries the late-game spoiler warning.

Weapons in Red Dead Redemption come from gunsmiths, hideouts and story missions, and the region you've reached decides what's for sale. Several weapons must be bought for 100% completion, and the Tomahawk and Explosive Rifle come from DLC. Knowing which gunsmith opens when keeps you from wasting trips.

Hunting in Red Dead Redemption turns animals into cash. Shoot an animal, skin it and sell the parts, and the Master Hunter ranks ask you to track down specific animals rank by rank. The top ranks lead to the legendary animals, each tied to a fixed area.

Red Dead Redemption's horses run on deeds from General Stores, and breaking a wild Kentucky Saddler, Hungarian Half-bred or American Standardbred unlocks its deed. Dark Horse is the exception: it has no deed, and it appears when you whistle without a mount at Desperado rank.

Outfits are John's wardrobe in Red Dead Redemption's Story Mode, and several change how the game plays: disguises that fool gangs, perks like faster Dead Eye, and better prices at shops. Most come from scrap sets, tailors, story missions or challenges, and some are needed for 100%.

Challenges are ranked side goals in Red Dead Redemption's Story Mode, split into Sharpshooter, Survivalist, Master Hunter and Treasure Hunter tracks. Each one unlocks its ranks in order, and progress shows under Challenges in the Journal. Rank 10 in every track unlocks the Legend of the West Outfit.

Gang hideouts are the strongholds you raid in Red Dead Redemption's Story Mode, from New Austin to Nuevo Paraíso. Each one opens after a story mission and pays out a one-time weapon or cash. Every hideout except Solomon's Folly counts toward 100%.

Wanted posters in town start Red Dead Redemption's bounty hunts, and you can bring each target back dead or alive. Bring a Bollard Twins member in alive and you also earn the outfit's fourth scrap.

Stranger missions are optional side jobs spread across New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso and West Elizabeth in Red Dead Redemption. Most count toward 100%, and the rewards range from cash and Fame to Honor and outfit scraps. Story missions open most strands, but a few also need another Stranger mission first.

Red Dead Redemption's 100% tracker covers places across New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso and West Elizabeth. Those territories open at different points in the story, so New Austin is where to start. Nuevo Paraíso and West Elizabeth unlock later, and each county's map is sold at a local store.

Safehouses are the rooms, shacks and tents where you save, sleep and change outfits in Red Dead Redemption Story Mode. Some come free with the story, some you buy across New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso and West Elizabeth, and the rentals cost $5 a use. Knowing which ones count toward 100% tells you where your cash should go.

Jobs are the paid side work in Red Dead Redemption's Story Mode. Each job type unlocks through its own story mission, and each location needs its own run to count toward 100%.

Red Dead Redemption's Story Mode minigames run from Poker and Blackjack to Horseshoes and Arm Wrestling, spread across New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso and West Elizabeth. Each one counts toward 100% after a win, but the win rules differ, and every game also has an outfit scrap tied to a specific town or result.

Red Dead Redemption's achievements and trophies track the goals you'd chase anyway: story missions, Stranger tasks, hideouts, kill counters and a few purchases. Most unlock during regular play. Spurred to Victory is the one to protect, because losing your horse or swapping at a hitching post resets its count.