RDR2 Gets a Hardcore Survival Mod, And It’s Not for Everyone

Red Dead Redemption 2 players looking for a true Wild West test might want to download this gruelling mod today.

Without a doubt, Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2, released in 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and the following year on PC, is one of the greatest video games of all time. This is backed up by its mighty score of 97 on the aggregate website, Metacritic. But it's been nearly a decade since it came out, so plenty of time for you to have perfected whipping out your pistols. If you're after a challenge, this new extreme difficulty mod might be just what you need.

PC Gamers Have Big Advantages When Playing RDR2

PC gamers have access to a plethora of mods for Red Dead Redemption 2 that add new missions, gameplay mechanics, improve the visuals and much more. Which brings me to the Red Dead Redemption 2 mod that is the focus of this article.

As brought to our attention by ScreenRant, if you’re after a Red Dead Redemption 2 experience that will push you to your limits, then the ‘Basic Needs Final Cut’ might just be the mod you’re looking for.

“Final cut is the latest and biggest update for ‘Basic Needs’, adding loads of new mechanics, changes and fixes,” reads the description of the mod created by bolmin, available on Nexusmods. “Be sure to re-read the description to be up to date with all of the new alterations. I hope you enjoy it!”

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Be Sure to Take Good Care of Arthur Morgan!

Dutch ver der Linde Gang sitting at a campire, Rockstar Games

This mod will require you to strictly maintain five core features for the protagonist, Arthur Morgan. Those are hunger, thirst, urination, equipment, weight and exhaustion.

If you do not keep Arthur’s hunger in check, his health and well-being will deteriorate. The same goes for maintaining his thirst, so make sure that Arthur does not dehydrate and make sure that he drinks from his canteen. Washing will also recharge his stamina bar, and you can refill your canteen by urinating in it, just in case you get especially desperate.

You’ll also have to make sure that Arthur doesn't get overencumbered with all the gear and weapons he’s carrying.

If he carries too much, his stamina, hunger and thirst will be negatively impacted.

Make sure that Arthur gets plenty of sleep; otherwise, he’ll suffer from exhaustion and deprivation. If not maintained, this too will negatively impact his stamina bar. As a result, he’ll become weak and may lose consciousness.

Also, be wary of environmental effects, whether it's hot or cold. Arthur will become more thirsty during hot weather or could freeze to death if it's too cold.

All in all, this seems like it's a totally new way to experience Red Dead Redemption 2 and helps to breathe new life into the eight-year-old game. Will you be playing it this weekend?