Summary
- Red Dead Redemption 2 is filled with bizarre and unexpected encounters, such as finding a meteorite crash site and a fossilized man struck by a space rock.
- The town of Armadillo has been ravaged by a cholera plague, leaving it almost deserted, but it will eventually bounce back to its former glory in the events of the first game.
- One encounter in a shack in Lemoyne turns into a traumatic experience for Arthur, as he's violated by a seemingly innocent man, leaving a lasting impact on the player's experience.
The Red Dead series is no stranger to the wild and wacky nature of its American Western setting. The openness and the mystery of the wild frontier leave little excuse to exclude any bizarre possibility that could occur. Ghost tales, aliens, monsters, historical artifacts, and madmen/madwomen; Red Dead Redemption 2 has them all and then some.
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Arthur Morgan and John Marston serve as the perfect vehicles, being men of malleable characters and disposition, in order to properly experience or even execute the wild and bizarre actions within their famous setting. Some of the strangest things players can find and do in RDR2 can genuinely take them by surprise, which is a testament to how jam-packed this game is with quality content.
Updated on January 31, 2024, by Ritwik Mitra: The praise that Red Dead Redemption has received ever since its launch has been consistent, showing just how much players resonated with the game's emotional narrative. It's Rockstar's best story by a country mile, and it helps that the world looks and feels amazing. As this is a Rockstar game, there are bound to be some oddities in the title that are hard to explain and end up mystifying and engrossing the players even more as they try to wrap their heads around these happenings.
20 Pick Up A Meteorite
Found Near A Fossilized Man Who Was Apparently Struck By The Space Rock
- Location: North of Roanoke Ridge
The world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is full to the brim, with so many discoveries that it can boggle one's mind. One such instance can be seen when players are exploring the northern point of Roanoke Ridge.
Players can find a meteorite crash site around this area, coupled with a man's fossilized corpse who had clearly been struck down by this projectile from space. It's a minor yet fun addition to the game that rewards players with two chunks of meteorite, with a third yet to be discovered by players.
19 Explore The Ravaged Town Of Armadillo
The Cholera Plague Has Significantly Impacted Normal Life Here
- Location: Armadillo
Armadillo is a town that players will head to time and time again in the original Red Dead Redemption. So, it's easy to see why players would want to check out the settlement once the part of the map it's situated in is unlocked.
However, Armadillo is a shell of a town during the events of Red Dead Redemption 2. A cholera plague has ravaged the town, with barely any residents to speak of. It's a shame, but at least fans can rest easy with the notion that the place will bounce back by the time the events of the first Red Dead Redemption take place.
18 A Traumatic Encounter
Not Recommended For Players Who Want Arthur To Live A Trauma-Free Life
- Location: Lemoyne
There are many interesting people that players can meet during their adventures in Red Dead Redemption 2. However, one encounter that most people wouldn't want Arthur to go through can be found in a shack in Lemoyne, which houses a rather innocuous person who seems like a good Samaritan... At first. He invites Arthur in to have a meal, and players can agree as they walk into his shack, only to be knocked out mere moments later.
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Later, Arthur wakes up in a completely different area of the map following a creepy cutscene. It doesn't take an expert to figure out that Arthur was violated by this creepy man. While players can still take revenge and hogtie the man to get an explanation for his actions, the playthrough will forever be marred with this gruesome act that most people won't be able to forget, no matter how much they play this game.
17 Meet The Feral Man
Someone Who's Grown Up With A Pack Of Wolves
- Location: Roanoke Ridge
With the Bigfoot rumors present in pretty much every Rockstar game, many people expected that this fabled creature would make an appearance in Red Dead Redemption 2. There's one event that genuinely makes players feel like they've stumbled upon this mythical beast, only for the truth to be far more mundane but still interesting nonetheless.
It turns out that there's a feral man who lives with wolves in the forests of Roanoke Ridge. He can be spotted a total of three times, with the final encounter leading the player to a cave where this wild man will unleash his wolf pack on the player. If players decide to kill them all, the feral man will fall down as his friends die, and players can find a journal detailing his story and why he chose to live in the forest to begin with. It's a simple yet well-told story that does a great job of fleshing out Red Dead Redemption 2's world even more.
16 Witness A Gathering Of The Ku Klux Klan
The Racist Group's Incompetency Is Hilarious To Witness
- Location: Various places
There are many unique encounters that players can experience in Red Dead Redemption 2. One of these moments happens during an innocuous moment of exploration when Arthur randomly finds a gathering of the infamous Ku Klux Klan in the woods.
Fittingly enough, this group is full to the brim with idiots, with one of the members accidentally setting themselves alight before causing the other members to catch on fire too. At this point, Arthur can intervene and just shoot these racists before they burn down the entire forest.
15 Encounter The Strange Man
A Legendary Figure From The First RDR Game
- Location: Leymon Beyoue West
Players of 2010's Red Dead Redemption will remember the Strange Man, who would cross paths with players every so often. However, in the second game, it was a different experience. Players will make their way to Leymon Beyoue West, where they'll stumble upon a shack. Upon entering it, players will see some eerie things, references to the Strange Man.
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The creepiest part is a large painting in the middle of the main room, which appears to be the Strange Man. Every time the player returns to the shack, the painting grows clearer until it finally reveals itself to be the Strange Man. Players can't engage with him, but by looking into a mirror in front of the painting, the Strange Man will be standing right behind the player — however, he's only present in the mirror.
14 Find The Locked-Up Braithwaite Girl
A Heinous Way To Keep The Disfigurement Of Gertrude Braithwaite Under Wraps
- Location: Braithwaite Manor
Heading south in Rhodes towards the Braithwaite Manor, players will spy an outhouse with a moon on the door. Players can look inside, and they'll see an arm reach out, belonging to the locked-up Braithwaite girl. If the player looks at it from the right angle and zooms in, they can guess why she's locked up: apparently, she's disfigured.
Later, players will meet Penelope Braithwaite, who explains that the locked-up girl is her cousin. Upon returning to the area during the epilogue, players will see what happened to her, thanks to what happened to the Braithwaites.
13 Get Attacked By A Vampire
A Rare Encounter With A Denizen Of The Night
- Location: Saint Denis
If UFOs weren't enough, vampires will show players how outlandish RDR2 can be. Located in one of the hubs of the world, Saint Denis, players will need to go out of their way to trigger the proper event. The game doesn't give much of an indicator as to how to find the vampire, but for those curious enough, it'll be rewarding.
Players can find strange writing on city walls after midnight. Following this, they will be directed to go down an alleyway in the city and will witness the Prince of Darkness himself with his latest victim. He will get up once the player gets close and will try to attack them.
12 Find A Mutant Creature
Multiple Body Parts From Different Animals Are Sewn Together To Create This Abomination
- Location: West Horn
Strange animals are plentiful in RDR2; however, this one is an interesting and creepy find. If players head down to West Horn, they'll come upon a house that looks like a laboratory of sorts.
Once the player has entered, they'll find a hall with a long table and a creature at the end. This isn't any normal creature; in fact, it looks like it's been put together by someone. It has a pig's head, wings, and several limbs. Although the creature doesn't do anything, it can make the player's skin crawl, especially if they aren't expecting to encounter it.
11 Clear Out The Night People
Residents Of The Swamp Who Attack Outsiders On Sight
- Location: Bayou Nwa
While RDR2 doesn't feature zombies like the first game, the Night People are even more terrifying. Heading to Bayou Nwa Lakays Swap and night, players will come across the Night People, swamp residents that will attack on sight.
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When the player interacts with the Night People for the first time, it'll start a quest to help an old man clear the swamp of these hostile folks. The player will be rewarded upon completing the quest with a gold tooth, a rare animal pelt, and a dagger.