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ARed Dead Redemption 2mod that restores New Austin to its former glory, as seen in the original game, has recently received a massive 2.0 update after over three years in development. This makes it one of the most expansiveRed Dead Redemption 2mods to date.
Compared to some games on PC,Red Dead Redemption 2doesn’t have a massive modding scene. This is due to a lack of official modding tools from Rockstar, which is a massive barrier to entry for many modders. That said, it just makes the mods that are released even more impressive, with modders jumping through technical hurdles to showcase their creativity in unique ways. There’s even oneRed Dead Redemption 2mod that lets gamers play as Sadie, offering a totally new experience. It will be interesting to see how these kinds of mods will evolve even further in the future.
As reported byRockstar INTEL, a mod called “Project New Austin 1907” is available onNexus Modsand has recently dropped its 2.0 update, bringing a whole host of additions after over three years in development. The mod’s goal is simple: to “bring back those classic RDR1 locations [in New Austin] with added detail to match RDR2’s level of quality, and adds new life to those already in the game.” This also includes “that gritty, spaghetti western New Austin color scheme from the first game,” with iconicRed Dead Redemptionlocationslike Blackwater, MacFarlane’s Ranch, and Armadillo all given a complete overhaul.
Importantly, gamers can now enter the overhauled version ofRed Dead Redemption 2’s New Austinwhile playing as Arthur Morgan, meaning there are no more annoying invisible snipers to kill players who enter the area before they’re supposed to. Players have been able to technically download “Project New Austin 1907” since late 2021, but its recent upgrade to the 2.0 version earlier this month has been its biggest-ever upgrade, making it one of the definitive must-haveRed Dead Redemption 2mods.
While gamers continue to modRed Dead Redemption 2over six years after its release, the wait goes on for any official news about a sequel. The reality right now is that while Rockstar finishes up thedevelopment ofGrand Theft Auto 6, any news onRed Dead Redemption 3is very unlikely.GTA 6is a massive project many years in the making, so resources at the developer are likely focused on getting it over the finish line to a very high standard.
