The best mods for Red Dead Redemption (2024) for graphics, optimization, interface and much more

On October 29, 2024, the original Red Dead Redemption was released on PC. Many players were upset that Rockstar did not make a full-fledged remake or at least a remaster. However, with the help of mods, you can improve the graphics, change the interface and generally customize the game to your taste. We have collected the most interesting modifications for the first Red Dead Redemption in this article.

A modification that increases the number of frames per second (FPS) and removes lags while maintaining the quality of the original image and resolution. Optimization is achieved by changing priorities for the central processor.

This graphics mod improves lighting, post-processing, and color correction. As a result, the picture looks better than the original. The author of the modification calls his work a full-fledged remaster of Red Dead Redemption.

Improving graphics with more detailed textures. Another way to get a picture that will be comparable to a full-fledged remaster.

This preset uses ReShade technology to increase depth of field and color saturation.

The goal of this mod is to achieve photorealistic images.

A simple but useful mod that allows you to immediately go to the main menu after launching the game. All splash screens with company logos will be skipped automatically.

The author of this mod decided to make the original Red Dead Redemption more realistic. To do this, he changed the graphics and textures of the models, and also made changes to the gameplay. The modification is in the development stage, but its beta version is already available.

If you are used to the camera from Red Dead Redemption 2 and want it to be the same in the first part, you can use this mod.

There is also an alternative option — just place the camera closer to the main character.

This modification makes the mini-map similar to the one we saw in the second Red Dead Redemption. The changes are visual and do not affect the capabilities of the radar.

According to the author of the mod, GPS with a route to the destination does not correspond to the realities of the early 20th century, when the game takes place. Therefore, he removed it from the mini-map and reduced the interface to a minimum. In our opinion, this approach has its own aesthetics.

If you spend a lot of time hunting, then the repetitive cutscenes with skinning and plucking feathers from birds can get boring. After installing this mod, they will be skipped automatically.

When using the Dead Eye skill, the camera behaves strangely, which complicates aiming. This mod can be used to eliminate this issue.

And if you don't like the filter that appears when time dilation is activated, you can remove it. The Clear Deadeye mod will help you.

If desired, you can remove the time limit on using Dead Eye.

After installing this mod, you will be able to slowly select weapons during the game. At this point, the gameplay will be paused.

This modification is suitable for those who found the horses in Red Dead Redemption too slow. After installing it, the speed of all mounts will increase significantly.

A mod that allows you to play Red Dead Redemption from a first-person perspective. With this approach, the game will resemble the early parts of Call of Juarez. The modification is not yet complete, work is still underway. However, you can already familiarize yourself with its capabilities.

This trainer is worth using for those who have already completed the game and want to experiment with its capabilities. It will allow you to change the weather and clothes of the main character, provide him with any weapon and infinite ammunition, summon the fastest horse and much more.

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Will you install mods for Red Dead Redemption? Or will you limit yourself to the original version of the game? Share your opinions in the comments!