Fans of Red Dead Redemption II have now explored a vast majority of the game's map, learned about the many different gangs, and the characters the player meets. With this knowledge, memes relating to the game became way more relatable. Some memes will contain spoilers, while others relate to the online experience a player can have and be spoiler free.
Memes can range from missing a certain character to accidentally shooting someone, only to have to defend against an entire town. With the game being out for as long as it has, players are sure to find something they can relate to.
10 Connection Issues
Hunting for pelts while online is a dangerous for one reason only. One player learned about this danger when they had a legendary animal's pelt. Losing connection to online and losing any items the player might have had is enough to upset anyone.
The user u/PoisonousChicken on Reddit created a meme relating to this issue. The user said they are making a meme using every mission in the game. This one was made with the mission Exit Pursued by a Bruised Ego -- A very fitting mission, relating to legendary animals.
9 An Accidental Shooting
Greeting the many people in cities is a quick way to boost the player's honor. Even without the boost to honor, it is a nice way to feel immersed in the game. Holding L2 will give players the option to greet someone, but one wrong click will cause the town to turn against the player.
Pressing R2 will cause the player to shoot. U/sylvie55 posted this meme on Reddit, showing Frank from It's Always Sunny. After that accidental button press, players better start blasting.
8 Preparing For The End
No player is ready to beat a game. When it comes to the Red Dead II ending, no player was likely ready for what the last Arthur Morgan mission would bring. Even after preparing oneself, Arthur's last ride is sure to bring players into their emotions.
The meme was posted by u/KoolKbeludo and shows the steps to completing the game. No matter what playthrough a player is on, the last ride will get to any player. It's okay to admit that tears were shed.
7 Prison Breaks Are Not The Same
When Arthur gets arrested, some members of the gang can come in and save the player. One of these is Hosea, who comes to the rescue of his friend. After completing the St. Denis bank heist, this will no longer be possible.
Hosea is killed by the Pinkertons, being buried by the time the player gets back from Guarma. U/shaquille_oatmeal32 made every player come to this depressing realization when they posted this meme. The player will still be saved by members of the gang, but it just isn't the same.
6 A Terrible Wish
Making a wish is expected to come with some rules. This meme was posted by u/Kronkthememer and shows what happens if someone wants to play as Micah Bell. The second panel has someone wish for a sequel about Micah, but luckily the genie adds a 4th rule where that is not possible.
Micah gets a lot of hate in the game, which was rightfully earned. Micah might just be the reason the gang fell apart, so any player wanting to play as him should think again.
5 The First Playthrough Trouble
The story of Red Dead II is amazing, but so is the wilderness and side quests that the player can find. During the first playthrough, players most likely lost track of the story while exploring the secrets and world. The amount of extra content the game provides is sure to sidetrack any player.
The user u/Pouring-O faced this challenge themselves. As the gang starts to fall apart and the Pinkertons get closer, more interesting side quests and locations are discovered. There's no shame is taking a few months to complete a playthrough.
4 Learning New Insults
Red Dead II gives players the option to insult random citizens of the game's world. With this comes some unique insults from Arthur Morgan and the citizens themselves. These insults might have been common in the past, while others might have been created by Rockstar Games.
No matter where the insults come from, they are perfect for being copied. The user u/Kenny_K-Man thought so too, sharing a meme about using insults from the game. If a player hears one of these insults in real life, they will know how to respond perfectly.
3 Secrets In The Game
Sometimes a game developer puts secrets and Easter eggs in a game just for fun. They might not have a meaning behind it, but players might make their own theories about it. Red Dead II is no stranger to this, having Viking runes and UFOs in the game.
Players might think they know why a UFO or a certain stranger has made an appearance in the game. Little do they know, Rockstar most likely added these just for the fun of it. The user u/croZart44 has a meme about this, saying that a player's explanation can add more closure than the actual developer.
2 Beaten Game Blues
The hardest part of beating a game is deciding what to do next. Unlike most games, the ending of Red Dead II can stick with a player for longer than expected. Finishing the epilogue and getting revenge on Micah will most likely leave players wondering what they should do next.
The user u/overlord_of_cringe uses a screenshot from the game to show what players might feel like after the game's end. If a player doesn't know what to do after beating the game, they might as well start a new playthrough.
1 A Brand New Player
Red Dead Online has recently been released as a separate game. With this, a lot new players most likely came to the game. This meme was created by u/PoisonousChicken and uses another mission to create the meme. The mission being used is from Eastward Bound.
The mission is perfect for the meme, as the gang is on the move and is struggling as they move. The Wapiti Native Americans are the veteran players, looking over and showing mercy to any new players to the game.