While most of Red Dead Redemption's story takes place in Mexico, Red Dead Redemption 2 deviated from this familiar setting, taking us instead to North America, with scenes inspired by the Rocky Mountains, the Appalachians, Louisiana, and more.
Although Rockstar never developed official story DLC for Red Dead Redemption 2, a modder named Roxis724 is doing what the developer never did—creating an ambitious Mexico mod (PC) that brings players back to the roots of Red Dead, offering a map inspired by Mexico and further connecting the prequel to the events of the original Red Dead Redemption.
The mod titled "Nuevo Paraiso – The Forgotten Frontier" will launch on September 16, with the latest trailer showcasing what players can expect.
In addition to recreating and restoring the Mexican locations from the original Red Dead Redemption, the mod adds new settlements, gang hideouts, treasure hunts, mini-games, bounty hunter missions, random events, and more.
Although players are "recommended" to play as the new character Sadie for narrative reasons, they can also choose to experience the mod as series veterans Arthur Morgan or John Marston.
This is not mod author Roxis724's first attempt. He has created several Red Dead Redemption 2 mods, including an earlier Mexico expansion pack, which served as the inspiration for Nuevo Paraiso.
In a January update on the mod's development progress, Roxis724 stated that the team is not only striving for beautiful visuals but also aiming to create a sense of "authenticity," reflecting the "oppression, despair, and social tensions" of the era. Their goal is to provide an immersive experience that not only sets the stage for the original Red Dead Redemption story but also portrays real Mexican history.
The trailer description reads: "The Forgotten Frontier is more than just a journey across the border; it expands the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 while depicting the social and political tensions leading up to the Mexican Revolution of 1911, giving players a deeper understanding of the events that shaped Mexico and its people."
