The Best Red Dead Redemption 2 Missions

Determining the top Red Dead Redemption 2 missions is not easy. After the release of Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Redemption 2 had big shoes to fill. RDR2 surpasses expectations with the best-written story in a Western video game ever. With an abundance of enjoyable missions, it's only natural that most people would wonder which ones are the best of the bunch.

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RDR2 offers players the chance to replay missions by clicking start, going to "Progress," and selecting the mission. Given how amazing these moments are in the game, most people would be inspired to replay the best missions in RDR2 that show this cinematic action-adventure game at its very best. From securing locations to fending off ambushes, the firefights and tear-jerking story moments in Red Dead Redemption 2 make it clear why players can't get enough of Arthur Morgan's captivating adventures.

WARNING! This article contains spoilers for Red Dead Redemption 2Updated on November 20, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra: The incredible cinematics and fun gameplay let players enjoy some of the best missions in a Rockstar video game to date. Arthur may be a bit cumbersome to control at times, but players will understand how to make the most of his weighty movement and use cover tactically to get through most shootouts by the skin of their teeth. The best RDR2 missions know how to blend cinematics and gameplay in a deft manner, allowing players to use all their weapons to take on imposing foes or engage in meaningful interactions with the inhabitants of this beautiful world.

35 A Strange Kindness

Arthur And Charles Scout Out A New Location For The Camp

After struggling to survive in Colter while hiding out from the authorities, the gang finally makes their way near Valentine and sets up camp. However, Dutch's group fails to stay out of trouble and must move away from one of the best campsites in the game and relocate somewhere else.

Calling this one of the best missions in RDR2 is a stretch, but it's fun to go with Charles and scout for a new place where the gang can set up camp at the end of Chapter 2. Arthur's unwillingness to help people can be seen here and Charles must push him to locate the father of a family that was holed up here. For his efforts, the gang is rewarded with a nice hideout to make camp at Dewberry Creek.

34 Exit Pursued By A Bruised Ego

Arthur And Hosea Go Out For A Bit Of Hunting

Hosea is one of the best characters in Red Dead Redemption 2, and fans will love the idea of interacting with this member of Dutch's gang whenever they get the chance. One such opportunity appears when he asks Arthur to come with him and hunt down a bear, allowing players to converse with him during this task.

It helps that hunting down the bear is a nerve-wracking affair that makes it evident to players that tackling these imposing beasts is no easy feat. After a hectic hunt where the bear flees after taking a ton of damage, Arthur and Hosea decide to cut their losses and head back to camp.

33 A New Jerusalem

A Simple, Calming Moment Where Uncle And John Start Making The Ranch House

The Epilogue is a bittersweet moment in Red Dead Redemption 2. Arthur's loss hurts, but players finally get to play as John Marston after the longest time - nearly 10 years for those who played the first Red Dead Redemption. This includes the moment when Uncle and John finally get around to making Beecher's Hope, his iconic ranch where he eventually raises a family with Abigail.

In "A New Jerusalem," players get to see the house being made. If Arthur had high honor, there's a blue jay that observes John as he works on making the house. Many fans have surmised that this is meant to be the spirit of Arthur looking over John, which is a heartwarming touch if the speculation holds some truth.

32 An Honest Mistake

Arthur, Uncle, Charles, And Bill Rob A Wagon

Leviticus Cornwall is a powerful figure that the Van Der Linde gang accidentally messes with, leading to a string of events that eventually lead to the downfall of Dutch and his group. The misunderstandings simply don't end, as in "An Honest Mistake," the members of the gang get a tip that a wagon with valuable loot is nearby that is prime for robbing.

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Unfortunately, it turns out that the wagon was the property of Cornwall himself, and his guards descend on the group as they realize the error of their ways. They're forced to retreat to a barn, where the group must hide out for a bit before another massive shootout with Cornwall's guards, who end up peppering the barn with bullets and forcing the men to split up after fleeing for a second time.

31 Paying A Social Call

The Gang Try To Locate Colm O'Driscoll

It's hard to trust Kieran early on in Red Dead Redemption 2, but there are numerous moments where this ex-O'Driscoll shows his loyalty to Dutch's gang. One such moment arrives when he's allowed to show his allegiance by leading the members of the gang to a hideout where Colm O'Driscoll could be located.

Unfortunately, the Six Point Cabin houses an O'Driscoll ambush with no sign of Colm. The blame would've fallen on Kieran had he not put himself in harm's way and taken out a member of the gang who had the jump on Arthur and was about to take out the protagonist. This cements Kieran's loyalty, who slowly but surely becomes a trustworthy member of the camp.

30 Polite Society, Valentine Style

A Memorable Ride To Valentine

After heading to Valentine with some members of the gang, Arthur learns of a train loaded with valuables, making it a perfect target for the outlaws to earn some cash. However, as one would expect from any RDR2 mission, the journey to acquire this information is far from simple.

After riding to Valentine, Arthur must save Tilly from a person she tried to rob. Along with this, a suspicious man flees Arthur after asking if he is a member of the infamous Blackwater heist. Players must give chase until the man is teetering on the edge of a cliff. Based on Arthur's moral compass, he can either stamp on his hand and cause him to fall or pull him up and get the full picture.

29 Favored Sons

Dutch's Manipulation Pollutes The Natives

By the time Chapter 6 starts, it's increasingly clear that Dutch doesn't harbor the same morals that made Arthur admire him at one point. The man only looks out for himself, trying to gaslight everyone about his plan, which sounds less and less ideal as the events of the game reach a climax.

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In "Favored Sons," Dutch decides to do what he does best and looks out for himself, coaxing Eagle Flies to make the critical mistake of attracting the army's attention and trying to reduce the attention he's drawn to himself. It's a pretty action-packed mission, but sets off a domino effect that ends with the death of Eagle Flies in a later mission.

28 Outlaws From The West

The First Mission In The Game

The beginning of Red Dead Redemption 2 can be a bit of a doozy for players. They lack a lot of the context to understand why Dutch's gang is on the run. Still, despite the prologue's slow pace, the first mission does a great job of introducing players to the gameplay mechanics at play and how players must prepare to deal with everything this game can throw at them.

The conflict between Dutch's gang and the O'Driscolls is established, with one of the best missions in RDR2 also introducing an excellent and captivating character. Seeing Sadie Adler require the aid of Dutch is sobering and shows just how lawless the world can be at times, and watching this widow transform as the game progresses to take revenge on the men who killed her husband forms one of the game's many memorable moments.

27 The Battle Of Shady Belle

Players Must Clear Out A New Camp Hideout For The Gang

Players who were missing the campsite near Valentine will be glad to know that Chapter 4 introduces one of the best hideouts in the game. Shady Belle is a location that players have fond memories of, letting head to Saint Denis and back in no time as they make progress in one of the game's best chapters.

Of course, before the gang can settle in Shady Belle, Arthur must team up with John and take out the last of the Lemoyne raiders in this location. Despite being a quick and painless shootout, what makes this one of the best missions in RDR2 is the long-term impact of securing a beautiful manor as the gang's hideout.

26 Enter, Pursued By A Memory

A Memorable Mission That Introduces The Protagonist Of The First Game

Some of Red Dead Redemption 2's earliest action-packed moments took place in the "Enter, Pursued By A Memory" mission. The snowy conditions are ideal for spotting enemies with a rifle. Combatting wolves while learning the game mechanics was awkward at first, but with enough tries mostly everyone got through the mission.

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"Enter, Pursued By A Memory" is a fun mission that introduces everyone's favorite character, John Marston. Overall, the mission was fun and put the game off to a good start.