In a wild moment from Red Dead Redemption 2, an unexpected NPC encounter disrupts what was meant to be a straightforward hunt. This open-world masterpiece from Rockstar Games is renowned for immersive experiences like hunting and fishing, but sometimes, things take an unexpected turn, as one player hilariously found out.
Even years after its release, Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to captivate gamers with its dynamic world brimming with unpredictable NPCs and wildlife. It’s these unscripted interactions that keep players coming back for more. From a cat carrying off a rat to startling encounters with cults and witnessing amazingly realistic wildlife behavior, this game never ceases to surprise. But nothing quite prepared one gamer for an NPC suddenly crashing in on their hunt, turning a straightforward task into a chaotic scramble.
Over on Reddit, a user named Takeanappy shared a clip of their hunt for the Legendary Moose Anoki. It starts calmly enough, with the player positioning themselves on a bridge that spans a river in New Hanover, framed by three cascading waterfalls. Armed with a Longarm Shoulder Rolling Block Rifle, they carefully scope in on their target — the moose blissfully unaware of the player’s presence. Edging closer on the railway tracks, they crouch, engage Dead Eye, and prepare to take the shot. But just as the rifle fires, the bullet catches an NPC’s horse that somehow steps into view. With the horse now down, the NPC retaliates, forcing the player to switch tactics and defend themselves with lethal force.
While specifics about the rest of the hunt remain unclear, whether Takeanappy managed to bag Anoki or if the moose made a lucky escape, taking down the Legendary Moose would earn the player some valuable rewards. The pelt they may have acquired can be exchanged with a Trapper for a Moose Hunting Jacket, while the antlers can be used to create a Moose Antler Trinket, granting a 10% boost to health XP gains. This encounter was certainly not what the player anticipated, as the NPC seemed to materialize out of nowhere just after the horse was shot, prompting some fans to chalk it up to another of the countless random encounters the game is known for.
Whether the NPC’s appearance was due to a glitch or if they had been cleverly concealed from view remains a mystery, but it certainly provided an unexpected twist to Takeanappy’s session. Although Red Dead Redemption 2 gets occasional updates, which may eventually fix such quirks, these unplanned events are a significant part of what makes the game so engaging.
To truly understand the richness of Red Dead Redemption 2, consider its setting: the end of the wild west in 1899 America. With the law closing in on the last outlaw gangs, players experience the high stakes through the lens of Arthur Morgan and the notorious Van der Linde gang. After a botched robbery forces the gang to flee Blackwater, they must navigate through treacherous terrains, executing heists and engaging in battles to survive. Internal rifts threaten to split the gang apart, leaving Arthur with a choice between his morals and the only family he knows. From the minds behind Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a sweeping saga of survival at the cusp of modern America. Released on October 26, 2018, this game offers both a gripping single-player narrative and expansive online multiplayer, seamlessly blending stunning visuals and intricate gameplay.
