Achieving 100% completion in Red Dead Redemption is a real challenge, but not as daunting as it might seem at first glance. Besides the sense of satisfaction, this feat brings players more than just an achievement or trophy. One of the main rewards is the special «Bureau Uniform» outfit, which grants its wearer a unique advantage: law enforcement officers will turn a blind eye to your misdemeanors.
«Bureau Uniform» is not just a cosmetic addition; it fundamentally changes the gameplay. With this outfit, you can roam the Wild West with a new sense of freedom, knowing that the law is on your side or, at the very least, indifferent to your actions. This can be especially useful for those who enjoy a bit of mischief or simply want to explore the game world without the constant threat from law enforcers. Below we have listed the tasks and actions you need to complete to finish Red Dead Redemption 100%.
Complete the story missions
Completing all main missions is the primary task, as each one adds 1% to the game's completion. By doing this, the game will be 57% complete. A detailed walkthrough of each quest can be found in this material.
Unlock unique weapons
There are a total of five types of rare weapons in Red Dead Redemption. To find some of them, you will also need to complete story missions, as mentioned earlier. You can use this guide to ease your search.
Unlock 7 outfits
As you progress through the game, you can discover 9 different outfits, not counting the unique skin that can be obtained by completing the game 100%. However, you only need to unlock 7 of them. Follow the steps in our special material to ensure you don't miss any outfit.
Purchase all houses
Throughout the world of Red Dead Redemption, there are 13 properties that the player can acquire. To achieve 100% game completion, you need to become the owner of all these houses. Purchasing property in Red Dead Redemption not only brings you closer to the coveted goal but also provides several additional benefits. Each property becomes your safe haven, where you can rest, replenish supplies, and save the game. In our separate guide, you will find a complete list of houses and their locations on the map.
Complete the challenges
To achieve 100% completion, you need to complete all levels of the «Treasure Hunter», «Survivalist», «Master Hunter», and «Sharpshooter» challenges. These challenges diversify the gameplay and test your skills in various aspects of the game.
For more information, read the challenge material on our website. There you will find detailed tips to help you successfully complete all challenge levels and get closer to the coveted goal of 100% game completion.
Clear out gang hideouts
In Red Dead Redemption, there are 7 gang hideouts that need to be cleared to achieve 100% game completion. Typically, when you approach one of these hideouts, you will encounter a character in need of help to defeat the gang holed up in that location. This could be, for example, a ranch owner whose daughter has been kidnapped by bandits, or a sheriff seeking to restore justice. Completing the hideout mission usually involves eliminating all enemies.
Each of the 7 gang hideouts adds 0.5% to the overall game completion progress. Thus, clearing all hideouts will bring you an additional 3.5% to the overall statistics. You can find a detailed list of all gang hideouts in Red Dead Redemption and tips for clearing them in our special guide.
Win all mini-games
In Red Dead Redemption, there are 6 mini-games that need to be won to achieve 100% game completion. Sometimes, it is enough to win one round, while other times you may need to secure several victories. To make your task easier, we have prepared material where you will find the locations of all mini-games on the map, as well as useful tips for winning each of them. Check out our guide to learn all the nuances and secrets that will help you become a champion in each of the mini-games.
Complete all Stranger missions
Stranger missions are various additional tasks that you receive from different characters you encounter in the world of Red Dead Redemption. There are a total of 19 such missions, but one of them — «I Know You» — does not count towards the 100% game completion.
These missions add depth and variety to the gameplay, allowing you to get to know the world and its inhabitants better. Completing Stranger missions not only brings satisfaction but also brings you closer to fully completing the game. Learn more about each of the Stranger missions from our Red Dead Redemption walkthrough guide. In it, you will find useful tips and detailed descriptions that will help you successfully complete each task.
Unlock all job locations
In some settlements in Red Dead Redemption, you can take on various tasks. Completing each task not only brings money and fame but also adds 0.5% to the overall game completion progress. There are a total of 5 such tasks, which collectively add 2.5% to your game completion.
Jobs allow you to immerse yourself deeper into the game world and feel like a true hero of the Wild West. A detailed description of all available jobs in Red Dead Redemption can be found in our separate guide, which will help you successfully complete each task and get closer to fully completing the game.
Complete «Bounty Hunting»
Also, in the settlements of Red Dead Redemption, you can find posters with wanted criminals. They are marked on the mini-map with a black-and-white skull symbol. To achieve 100% game completion, you need to catch or kill 20 criminals.
These tasks not only add dynamism and variety to the gameplay but also allow you to feel like a real bounty hunter. In this material, you will find 20 possible locations where wanted criminals appear.
Visit all locations in the game
To complete Red Dead Redemption 100%, you need to find all 94 locations in the game. To do this, you simply need to visit each of them. For your convenience, here is the distribution of locations by region:
In New Austin: 45 locations
In Nuevo Paraiso: 32 locations
In West Elizabeth: 17 locations
By visiting all these places, you will not only get to know the game world better but also get closer to fully completing Red Dead Redemption. Good luck on this exciting journey!