Unlocking and upgrading camps in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) is a rewarding process that allows you to expand your hideout, gain access to new features, and improve the overall gameplay experience. This guide focuses on the initial camp upgrades, helping you understand the process and maximize your investment.
Upgrading your camp in RDR2 involves several steps, from collecting materials to completing story missions. Your first camp, Dutch's camp, is thestarting point, and improving it will provide Arthur and his gang with essential amenities and benefits.
Initial Camp Upgrade Requirements
Before diving into the upgrades, let's understand what's required to unlock the initial camp improvements. First, you'll need to progress through the story until you reach '此时此刻' (Chapter 3). Once you're there, you'll need to complete 'A Strange Thing in These Parts' mission, which triggers the camp upgrade process.
Additionally, you'll need to collect various materials for construction, such as Wood, Iron, and Animal Fats. These resources can be found throughout the world, so keep an eye out for them during your travels.
Cook's Shanty (Tier 1)
Unlocking the Cook's Shanty is the first camp upgrade you can undertake. To build it, you'll need 6x Wood, 1x Iron, and 1x Animal Fat. This upgrade provides a cooking pot, allowing you to cook meals and tonics using ingredients you collect.
Having access to cooked meals and tonics brings several benefits, including improved core stats, health regeneration, and healing. To take full advantage of this upgrade, make sure to explore the wilderness and gather ingredients for cooking and tonics.
Horse Shoer (Tier 2)
The Horse Shoer upgrade comes next, requiring 8x Wood, 2x Iron, and 2x Animal Fat. This upgrade adds a horse shoer to your camp, allowing you to repair your horses' hooves and maintain their health. A well-maintained horse is a reliable one, making this upgrade crucial for long rides across the massive world of RDR2.
To use the Horse Shoer, simply interact with the anvil located at the back of the camp. Repairing your horse's hooves costs a small fee, so make sure to have enough cash on hand. Additionally, having a healthy horse grants you a temporary boost to your bonding level with it, making it more responsive and well-behaved.
Later Camp Upgrades and Unlockables
After completing the initial camp upgrades, you can continue investing in your hideout by unlocking and improving additional features. These upgrades may require progressing through the story, completing missions, or contributing to camp activities, such as hunting or collecting treasures.
Some of the later camp upgrades include the Wilderness Camp (Tier 3), which provides access to a tent for Arthur and core gang members, and the Fishing Shack (Tier 4), which allows you to craft bait and go fishing in bodies of water nearby. Other notable upgrades include the Blacksmith (Tier 5), which enables you to craft and upgrade weapons, and theprefixTrapper Hosea Upgrade (Tier 6), which allows you to create and upgrade traps for hunting and defensive purposes.
Story Progression and Camp Unlockables
As mentioned earlier, some camp upgrades require story progression to unlock. As you complete missions and advance through the chapters, new camp upgrades will become available. Keep an eye on your map and interact with the camp marker to see which upgrades are currently unlocked and which ones you can expect in the near future.
Story missions also play a crucial role in unlocking new activities and features within your camp. For example, completing 'Blessed Are the Meek' mission unlocks the ability to participate in Showdown series matches with other players in RDR2 Online. Additionally, story progression may grant access to new NPCs, like the Pokertable dealer or the Bill portion of the Ledger, who can offer unique services to Arthur and his gang.
Continuously investing in your camp in RDR2 brings numerous benefits, from improved gameplay mechanics to enhanced storytelling elements. Unlocking and upgrading your camp is an ongoing process that evolves with the story, so keep exploring, growing, and enjoying the rich, immersive world of Red Dead Redemption 2. Happy hunting, partner.