Summary
Red Dead Redemption 2is a huge game with incredible graphics. That said, there’s always room for improvement. Since its release, mod creators have been working hard to release a variety of mods that either tweak oroverhaul the game’s graphics entirely. From mods that introduce better combat visuals to ones that change the in-game weather system, there’s a mod to suit everyone.
Some mods can make a game feel brand new. A lot of the graphics mods featured on this list do just that. This is great for those who loveRed Dead Redemption 2and want to spice things up with some new features and aesthetics.
Updated on June 11, 2025, by Benjamin Joe:Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game with a huge modding community behind it. Because of its rich modding community, RDR2 remains an ever-growing game, with new players opting to download and play the game years after its original release. The original list contained some great graphics mods. However, there are plenty of others out there that players should consider taking a look at. This update will introduce a total of 4 new entries to the list. It will add mods for those on top-notch PCs, as well as some small but pretty powerful mods that make the game feel completely different.
11Zephyr Ultimate Graphics Settings
A Great Balance Of Graphics And Stability
Getting the balance right between graphics and game stability can be a bit of a challenge.Red Dead Redemption 2is a very resource-intensive game. Lots of older PCs may struggle to play this game using top-quality settings.
xBehli has createda mod that will do all the hard workof selecting the graphics settings on the player’s behalf.This mod author has come up with the perfect array of settings that offers a great visual experience without decreasing the FPS.
10KingArthur’s Laptop Graphics Settings-Ultra
A Cinematic Experience On A Laptop
Similar to the previous entry,this mod was designed to give players a good balance between visual effects and game performance.This particular mod allows those playing on a laptop to experience smoother gameplay. The mod was tested on Intel Graphics 530. It offers players a stellar gameplay experience in terms of both graphics and FPS.
This is a rather simple mod, but it helps players get the most out of their system, which helps to create a more positive gaming experience. With the right setup, this mod also works well for those who enjoy recording their gaming sessions.
9Graphics.YTD Crash Fix
A Fix For An All-To-Common Gaming Issue
Game crashes are something that happens in most video games from time to time. While it can be annoying, it has unfortunately become just another part of gaming culture.Red Dead Redemption 2crashes are typically rare.However, when attempting to change graphics settings, it’s not uncommon for bugs and issues to arise.
This mod helps to greatly reduce the number of crashes that a player will experience while they attempt to change various settings to suit their playstyle. It does say in the mod description that this is most likely going to be a temporary fix until other software is released. It is definitely going to be helpful for those playing right now.
8Project New Austin 1907 - Classic Color Scheme and RDR1 Locations
A Blast From The Past
There’s a lot to unpack with this mod. First, this mod brings back many of the iconic locations featured in the firstRed Dead Redemptiongame. While that’s not a graphic change, it’s still fun to explore and relive old memories. The second feature is the color scheme changes.This mod introduces a couple of great color schemes that really change the overall feel of the game.
Not only does this mod bring in new color options, but it also makes several changes to weather patterns to help create a smoother gameplay experience.
7Dynamic Seasons
A Stunning Weather System Mod
For all its merits,Red Dead Redemption 2doesn’t offer many seasonal weather types.The Dynamic Seasons mod by Bolmin70 adds all four seasons to the game. Each season has its own custom color palette, sunrise/sunset times, and a whole lot more.
By default, each season will last 10 real-world hours. However, this can be changed in the ini file. Each season changes the feel of the game in a pretty big way, especially during the winter whenlarge regions of the map are covered in snow.
6RDR2 Photorealistic Reshade
Greatly Enhances The Game’s Colors, Shadows, And Overall Sharpness
The RDR2 Photorealistic Reshade mod gives the game’s graphics a noticeable quality boost.It makes the game feel more like a movie than a video game. For the most part, this mod does a great job of subtlymaking the world more realisticwithout going overboard. This mod does a great job of giving things a little boost. Thanks to this useful mod, the clouds look sharper, the trees look more defined, and details are much easier to make out.
5Promotional Image And Trailer Graphics Restored And Enhanced
A Huge Boost To The Game’s Graphics
Like most video games, the graphics in the trailer and promotional images of RDR2 are better than the graphics in the actual game. This mod changes that.As its name suggests, this mod makes the whole game look just like it does in the trailer. Similar to the previous entry, this mod gives the game a movie-quality feel. This is perfect for content creators who like shooting creative cinematic pieces to show their followers. While this mod may not be ideal for those with older computers, those who have great gaming setups will have no issues using this mod.
4Graphical Issues Fixes
A Graphic Mod That Fixes Existing Issues
Rockstar creates incredibly open worldsfor players to explore. RDR 2 covers such a fast area that there were always going to be a few issues that slipped the net during development.This mod fixes the majority of the graphical issues that still plague the game.From rocks that disappear when approached to a bug that makes smaller boats and canoes look like they are flooded from a distance, this mod is a great all-in-one fix for most of the in-game visual bugs.
This mod helps to create a better level of immersion for players, as they will encounter far fewer issues while making their way around the map.
3Chelonia Visuals - Graphics Overhaul
Enhanced Graphics That Don’t Change The Game Too Much
This is the perfect mod for those who want to improve the game’s graphics without completely overhauling them.This mod adds a touch more realism to the game,improving on things such as colors, reflections, and a lot more.
All of the weather types have been changed, making them look more realistic.This mod does a great jobat making things look more realistic without actually taking the game in a completely new direction in terms of overall look and feel.
2V.H.G Vivid Horizons Graphics
A More Colorful Graphics Mod
This mod focuses on the game’s lighting, among a few other things.It steps away from the more realistic styles and introduces pink and purple colors to represent certain times of the day. This cool mod, while not being too over the top, brings a whole new feel to RDR2.
This mod also makes weather conditions like storms much more realistic. The nights are darker, the clouds have new, unique formations, and the way that water is reflected is much clearer than in the standard version of the game.
