Rockstar's second entry, in its take on the classic series, Red Dead Redemption 2 establishes itself as a cornerstone in visual design and excellence for the video game industry. Its almost photorealistic style establishes itself as a technological achievement, making it one of the most impressive titles to release in recent years. Its massive open-world, well-crafted story, and application of real-life gameplay elements, make the title one of the most immersive to ever release. The Wild West setting allows players to experience a variety of interesting and unique scenarios, everything from engaging in a Saloon fight, to a white-knuckle horseback chase, to simply running and gunning with classic cowboy weaponry, the game is everything fans of the series desired and more. Adding another classic title, to Rockstar's ever-growing catalog of major triple-A titles.
Any player engaging in the expansive and vast campaign of Red Dead Redemption 2 will wish to don two pistols and engage in a classic Western shootout. However, it is not completely obvious exactly how to dual wield pistols in a combat scenario. However, it is indeed possible to wield two weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2 and it is as fun and awesome as it sounds. This guide aims to assist players in learning how to dual wield weapons in Rock Star's latest title, Red Dead Redemption 2. Allowing players to engage in all the classic "Spaghetti Western" activities that their hearts desire.
How to Dual Wield in Red Dead Redemption 2
The first aspect of dual-wielding weapons in Red Dead Redemption 2 is knowing which guns are capable of being dual-wielded. The game provides a select amount of weaponry that fits the criteria to be able to dual-wield. Guns that are capable of being utilized in this fashioned, are pistols, revolvers, and small sawed-off shotguns.
After understanding which weapons can be dual-wielded, here's how to actually implement the system into your gameplay. First, players will need to have unlocked a second holster for their small arms weaponry. This is accomplished after beating the "Complete Blessed Are The Meek?" quest. After doing so you will receive the second holster opening the possibility to don two weapons.
After receiving the second holster players will need to place the two weapons they wish to dual wield in the top section of the weapon wheel. You will notice this segment has two arrows pointing outwards, indicating that the weapons you chose will be dual-wielded. When you wish to use these weapons simply activate the weapon wheel, head to the aforementioned segment, and enjoy your awesome new combat mechanic.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.