Red Dead Redemption 2: 12 Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

5. Firing Into The Sky Helps With Tons Of Side Missions

The game does cover that you can fire into the sky by tapping the D-pad up while aiming, but know that it's also super helpful in the many dynamic encounters you'll have between missions.

Escaped convicts, bandits hanging an innocent victim - even just for the occasional robbery or scare tactic - firing upwards isn't just to coral wildlife or scare off citizens, you can freeze enemies in their tracks, as some will surrender too.

It's always worth firing a couple of warning shots before getting involved in a bandit showdown or random altercation. Sometimes you can thin the ranks or go down a more honourable path before everything goes sideways.