Red Dead Redemption 2 Secrets & Easter Eggs
Rockstar packed RDR2 with incredible hidden content. Here are the most fascinating secrets, easter eggs, and hidden locations in the Wild West.
Supernatural Encounters
UFO Sightings - Location 1: Hani's Bethel (Heartlands) — Visit at 2 AM under the half-moon. A UFO appears above the church. - Location 2: Mount Shann — Visit peak at night during clear weather. Green light and UFO appearance.
Ghost Train - Location: Lemoyne, near the "L" in "Lemoyne" on the map - Appears only at 3 AM - A translucent train speeds through the tracks — you can't interact but it's eerie
Vampire of Saint Denis - Find 5 cryptic messages written on walls throughout Saint Denis - After finding all 5, visit the alley behind the cathedral between midnight and 1 AM - Fight and kill the vampire for the unique Ornate Dagger
Witch's Cauldron - Location: Grizzlies East, east of the "O" in "AMBARINO" - Drink from the cauldron to pass out and wake up nearby - No permanent effects, but a creepy experience
Serial Killer Mystery
- Find 3 crime scenes with dismembered bodies (near Valentine, south of Wallace Station, west of Braithwaite Manor)
- Each scene has a piece of a map
- Combine the maps → leads to Lucky's Cabin near Valentine
- Confront the killer for a unique encounter
Time Traveler
- Find Francis Sinclair's cabin northeast of Strawberry
- Collect 10 Rock Carvings scattered across the map
- Return to Sinclair for a mind-bending reveal (spoiler: he's from the future)
Hidden Treasures
Strange Statues Puzzle - Location: Northeast of Fort Wallace - 7 statues in a cave, each with a finger count - Press the statues in the correct order for 3 Gold Bars ($1500)
Poisonous Trail Treasure - Map 1: Cairn Lake (frozen body) - Map 2: Face Rock (south of Window Rock) - Map 3: Elysian Pool waterfall cave - Reward: 4 Gold Bars
Robot
- Found at Colter, far northeast corner of the map
- Requires completing Marko Dragic's stranger mission in Saint Denis
- A fully functioning robot sits alone in the mountains — one of the saddest sights in the game
Gold Bar Locations (Quick Cash)
| Location | Bars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Limpany Sheriff | 1 | Under desk in burnt building (respawns) |
| Train Wreck | 2 | Cotorra Springs, in vertical train car |
| Strange Statues | 3 | Cave puzzle northeast of Fort Wallace |
| Braithwaite Manor | 1 | After Chapter 4, search the ruins |
FAQ
Q: Can I kill the vampire without the dagger? A: Yes, any weapon works, but you need to complete the mystery first (find all 5 messages).
Q: Do UFOs give any rewards? A: No tangible rewards, but they're incredible environmental storytelling moments.
Q: How do I trigger the ghost train? A: Be on the tracks near the Lemoyne sign at exactly 3 AM. It only runs once per game file.
Q: Can I keep the robot? A: No, it's an environmental encounter only. It cannot be interacted with beyond seeing it.