Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that has mind-blowing and range of settings, with many bugs and yet a thrill for FPS games with graphics to die for. With amazing graphics, a gripping storyline, and a handpicked selection of weapons, the western-based PC game has its own loyal followers.
Just of recent, the sales of Red Dead Redemption 2 soared over 17 million. Making it one of the highest-grossing PC games ever. In fact, from its debut, it has already taken the title of the best game of 2019. Even with the bugs which have been fixed, the demand for this game is not slowing down.
You follow Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang as they rob, fight and steal their way.
So, without further delay, here is how you get the best performance for Red Redemption 2.
Red Dead Redemption 2 | Settings Guide
The below list of setting changes is to ensure that you the very best experience out of Red Dead Redemption 2. But, here is what the game looks like at the max settings.

When it comes to the Red Dead Redemption 2 settings, we have listed the most important settings changes you can make to max out your experience for both PC and consoles.
Turn on ‘toggle to run’
You do not have to hold down the run button to make your outlaw’s sprints less tedious. Keep your fingers steady with this time-saver in the control’s menu.
Turn on HDR
Change your screen settings to HDR if your device permits. RDR2 will boost the most striking use of this contrast-graphics.
Use the Free-Aim for On-Foot Action
Choose to free-aim from the control’s menu. It boosts your agency over where the cowboy’s bullets land. Making you an accurate gunslinger.
Use Lock-on for Horse Shootouts
Hold on to the lock-on for mounts/vehicles set to normal. If you are manually placing shots on horseback it is harder.
Turn on First-Person Autocentre
Locate this option from camera settings. It will make it easier to target enemies on horseback while playing in first-person.
Enable Tap Assist
Enable ‘tap assist’ from the control’s menu. The ‘x2’ setting lets you open chests faster than normal times.
Switch Your HUD Options –
Keep switching the normal and mini-map, expanded viewpoint for extra guidance, stripped-down compass view. You can also choose to not use the HUD entirely.
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Red Dead Depemption 2 | System Requirements
When it comes to the system requirements here is what your PC should have as the minimum system requirement.
Red Dead Redemption 2 for Windows 7
- OS: Windows 7 – Service Pack 1 (6.1.7601)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 770 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB
- HDD Space: 150GB
Red Dead Redemption 2 for WIndows 10
- OS: Windows 10 – April 2018 Update (v1803)
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- Memory: 12GB
- Graphics Card: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 480
- HDD Space: 150GB
Red Dead Depemption 2 | Performance Tweaks
For gamers with an aging PC, you would want to do the following three performance tweaks.
Texture Quality
We would suggest you set your texture quality to medium or law, For high texture quality, you need a minimum of 4.8GB virtual memory space.
Volumetric Quality
Heavy fog will distort your gaming vision. So, turn it down to low for clarity in Arthur’s travels.
EndNote
Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently available on Rockstar Games and with the Rockstar launcher too. You can easily check your system requirements and hope our settings guide helps you play it to its best performance.