Even after dozens of hours in Red Dead Redemption 2, the world still holds secrets so obscure and eerie that most players never stumble on them—unless they’re following a guide designed for obsessive explorers. Let’s break into seven jaw‑droppers you probably haven’t seen.
1. Bigfoot’s Cousin: The Friendly Giant
Hidden between “B” and “R” of “Big Valley” lies a cave inhabited by a friendly, chatty giant. You won’t fight him—just hear his deep voice echoing through the caverns before he disappears. It’s not just cryptid lore—it’s a moment of mythic wonder few ever experience reddit.com+15nerdburglars.net+15pcgamer.com+15.
2. Strange Man Cameos in Mirrors & Portraits
The eerie Strange Man from the first game haunts RDR2’s world: his unfinished portrait quietly appears at Mattock Pond, completed only after 100% game progress. Look in the mirror in his swampy cabin—he’ll flicker behind you for a second powerpyx.com+4pcgamer.com+4reddit.com+4.
3. Ghost Train at 3 AM
At Old Greenbank Mill near Scarlett Meadows, exactly at 3 AM, a ghostly train barrels by—silent, spectral, and chilling. As one Redditor writes:
“My wife sits down…and the ghost train came ruling by…pretty frigging cool!” reddit.com
4. Cursed Ritual Site with Spike and Mask
Northwest of Owanjila, you’ll stumble upon a disturbing ritual altar: chalk-etched stones, a torso on a spike…and you can even don the cursed mask yourself nerdburglars.net+13pcgamesn.com+13powerpyx.com+13. Don’t blame me if you wake up in a swamp later.
5. Bluewater Marsh Ghosts & The Night Folk
Under a green mist in Roanoke Ridge or near Bluewater Marsh at night, you’ll hear whispering voices lamenting curses and witch trials—and see ghostly figures like Agnes Dowd reddit.com+3ranker.com+3cbr.com+3. A spine-tingling, underrated part of RDR2’s horror.
6. Viking Grave & Giant Whale Skeleton
In the Grizzlies (Viking grave) and west of Owanjila (giant whale), strange relics await: a Viking skeleton with a hatchet, and a towering whale skeleton high on a hillside—like two stories clashing across centuries cbr.com+12gamepressure.com+12ranker.com+12.
7. Live Serial Killer Mystery
Explore clues scattered by a brutal serial killer—notes, bodies, then follow the trail to a hidden lair with his twisted trophies. It’s a non‑mission sidequest that rewards patience with pure horror storytelling reddit.com+6attackofthefanboy.com+6reddit.com+6.
Bonus: Realism Easter Eggs—Red Dead’s Living World
- Chatting horses? NPCs will comment: “They’ve finally broken the old Mustang in the valley…” after you tame it rdr2.org+4reddit.com+4reddit.com+4.
- Vomit color? It reflects what you ate—eat strawberries, and you’ll puke red! reddit.com.
Why It Matters: These aren’t just cool finds—they add layers of mystery, myth, and humanity to RDR2. They’re perfect for creating standout blog posts or video content that goes beyond rote walkthroughs, and they’ll make your PDFs feel like treasure maps.