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Red Dead Redemption 2 gets ‘ruthless’ new mode you can download now
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Published 09:30 16 Feb 2025 GMT

Red Dead Redemption 2 gets ‘ruthless’ new mode you can download now

Arthur is about to go hardcore

Angharad Redden

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Topics: Red Dead Redemption 2, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar Games, PC, Mods

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As much as Red Dead Redemption 2 is praised for its beautiful narrative, it is not uncommon for fans to wish that its combat was a bit more challenging.

However, as with any Rockstar title, more attention is given to the story, details and setting so it is perhaps no wonder that you will not get Soulslike-level difficulty when it comes to combat in Red Dead Redemption 2.

Check out the launch trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2 below!

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That being said, if that is something you are looking for as you explore the American Frontier, then this free download will be the perfect addition to your game.

Ruthless Frontier is a brand-new mod for Red Dead Redemption 2 that not only adds a New Game Plus but also puts the game on hardcore difficulty.

It aims to tweak enemy health in order to make combat “more intense and strategic” as well as making gunfights last longer, enemies more resilient, and makes every fight feel a lot more realistic.

“Step into the unforgiving Wild West like never before with RDR2: Ruthless Frontier – New Game Plus, a hardcore difficulty overhaul that transforms every moment into a brutal test of survival,” the official description reads.

“The once-dangerous frontier is now deadlier than ever, where every encounter demands precision, strategy, and resourcefulness.”

Not only are human enemies tougher, but so are animals so hunting will require a lot more stealth, cunning and skill.

“Outlaws won’t fall after just a few bullets, and lawmen will fight relentlessly to bring you down.

Wildlife is equally unyielding—wolves, cougars, and grizzly bears are more formidable opponents, making every hunt a desperate struggle between predator and prey.

This is no longer just an open world; it’s a merciless battlefield where every step forward must be earned. In this newly remastered challenge, survival isn’t guaranteed—only those who adapt will endure.”

So if you want to play Red Dead Redemption 2 but want a brand-new challenge to face, this free download is not one to miss out on.


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