A large part of what makesRed Dead Redemption 2so memorable for players is the world. With so many lush, detailed environments for players to explore,Red Dead Redemption 2oftentimes feels less like a virtual video game world, but rather a living, breathing one. One such aspect that attributes to this is having animals perform actions independent from player interactions, which can often be quite bizarre.
In most other games, animal interactions tend to occur only when the player appears to give context to the interaction. Although, in games likeRed Dead Redemption 2andFar Cry 3, players will often see animals attack enemy NPCs, making the world feel less centered around the player and one that’s more autonomous. However, inRed Dead Redemption 2, animals can often interact with other animals in different ways.
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A Reddit user by the name of JdogTheGreatOne spotted a hawk flying in the sky carrying what looks like a rattlesnake. Quite the uncommon sight, while at the same time falling in line with the expansive, sentient nature ofRed Dead Redemption 2’sopen world.Rockstar Gameslikely programmed it so that the hawks and other animals are able to hunt and do other activities independent from idle animations in order to make the world of the game feel more dynamic.
It really is impressive to see how much of a step-upRed Dead Redemption 2is on a technical scale compared toRed Dead Redemption 1. In the original game, dynamic interactions with animals did occur outside of player interactions, but to randomly see a hawk carrying a snake is something that is not likely to occur very often inRed Dead Redemption 2or any game for that matter.
It’s interesting to see how even after being out for nearly three years, players are still makingnew discoveries inRed Dead Redemption 2. It truly goes to show how large and multi-faceted the world of the game is if players can still manage to uncover new moments and encounters that no one else has seen thus far, long after the game’s initial release.
Not to mention how much effort has been put intoRed Dead Online, with new content being consistently added. However, what makes new discoveries in the story mode ofRed Dead Redemption 2so special is that other than bug fixes and software updates, the world of the game has remained fairly unchanged since it first launched. Perhaps, one dayRed Dead Redemption 3will be able to top the rich, inviting world that its predecessor has created, should the game ever release.
Red Dead Redemption 2is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
