The best Red Dead Redemption 2 graphics mods

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  • The Dynamic Seasons mod adds all four seasons with custom colors and textures, changing the feel of the game significantly.
  • The RDR2 Photorealistic Reshade mod enhances colors, shadows and sharpness, creating a film-like experience.
  • Optimized settings for 2GB graphics cards bring high-quality options for various systems that improve depth and immersion.



Red Dead Redemption 2 It is a great game with incredible graphics. That being said, there is always room for improvement. Since its release, mod creators have worked hard to release various mods that completely change or modify the game's graphics. From mods that introduce better combat visuals to ones that change the in-game weather system, there's a mod to suit everyone.

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Some mods can give a game a new feel. Many of the graphics mods on this list do this. It is perfect for those who are in love Red Dead Redemption 2 And you want to spice things up with some new features and aesthetics.


8 Dynamic seasons

A stunning weather system mod

Dynamic chapters in RDR2


For all its merits, Red Dead Redemption 2 It does not offer many types of seasonal weather. The Dynamic Seasons mod by Bolmin70 adds all four seasons to the game. Each season has a custom color palette, sunrise/sunset times, and much more.

By default, each chapter lasts 10 hours in the real world. However, this can be changed in the ini file. Each season changes the feel of the game greatly, especially in winter when large areas of the map are covered in snow.

7 RDR2 Photorealistic Reshade

It greatly enhances the colors, shadows and overall clarity of the game

RDR2 Photorealistic Reshade in RDR2


The RDR2 Photorealistic Reshade mod gives the game's graphics a significant quality improvement. This makes the game feel more like a movie than a video game. For the most part, this mod does a great job of subtly making the world more realistic without going overboard. This mod does a great job helping things out. Thanks to this useful mode, clouds look sharper, trees look more defined, and details appear much easier.

A big boost to the game's graphics

The promotional image and trailer graphics have been restored and improved in RDR2


Like most video games, RDR2's trailer graphics and promotional images are better than the actual game graphics. This mod changes that. As the name suggests, this mod makes the entire game look just like the trailer. Similar to the previous entry, this mod gives the game a movie-quality feel. It's great for content creators who like to shoot creative cinematic pieces to show off to their followers. Although this mod may not be ideal for those with older computers, those with excellent gaming settings will have no problem using this mod.

5 Fix graphics problems

A graphics mod that fixes existing problems

Fixed graphical issues in RDR2

Rockstar creates amazing open worlds for gamers. RDR 2 covers so much fast territory that there were always issues going off the grid during development. This mod fixes most of the graphical issues that are still plaguing the game. From rocks that disappear when approached to a bug that makes boats and smaller boats look far away, this mod is a great all-around fix for many of the visual bugs in the game.


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As with the original title, in Red Dead Redemption 2, the realism of the gameplay is a top priority.

This mod helps to create a better level of immersion for the players as they will face much less problems while traversing the map.

4 Optimized settings for 2 GB graphics card

It introduces quality options suitable for all systems

Optimized settings for 2 GB graphics card

This mod offers several graphical updates that are specially made to match most system specifications. From a lower quality enhanced option that works better than the game's default low graphics settings to a super-textured version that works better for those with premium gaming settings, there's a setting to suit every system.


The increase in quality that comes with this mod is very noticeable. Not only does the game run incredibly smoothly, but things have significantly more depth to them and provide a much more immersive experience for the player.

3 Chelonia Visuals – Graphics overhaul

Advanced graphics that don't change the game much

Chelonia Visuals - Graphics overhaul in RDR2

This mod is great for those who want to improve the game's graphics without a complete overhaul. This mod adds a sense of realism to the game. Improvements in things like colors, reflections and more.

All types of weather have been changed, making them look more realistic. This mod does a great job of making things look more realistic without taking the game in a completely new direction in terms of overall look and feel.


2 VHG Vivid Horizons graphics

A more colorful graphic mod

VHG Vivid Horizons graphics in RDR2

This mod focuses on game lighting among a few other things. It moves away from more realistic styles and introduces pinks and purples to represent certain times of the day. This cool mod, while not over the top, gives RDR2 a whole new feel.

This mod also makes weather conditions like storms much more realistic. The nights are darker, the clouds have new unique formations, and the way the water reflects is much sharper than in the standard version of the game.


1 Very few settings.xml

Very few settings for those who do not have a powerful computer/laptop

Very few settings.xml in RDR2

Not everyone can afford a premium computer/laptop. This mod allows those with older devices to play RDR2 smoothly No noticeable drop in frame rate. While the graphics are greatly reduced, it allows those on a tight budget to play the game.

While the console version of RDR2 has better graphics than this mod, not everyone is in a position to buy a brand new console. For those people, this is the perfect mode to use and enjoy.

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was published
October 26, 2018

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