How to solve Red Dead Redemption 2 treasure maps (2024)

How to solve Red Dead Redemption 2 treasure maps (1)

Solving the Red Dead Redemption 2 treasure maps is key to reaching their marked destinations, where hidden bounties awaits those who can figure them out. Treasure hunting is particularly lucrative work, with plenty of money to be made once you discover the secret stash of riches, making this one of the more interesting ways to increase your fortunes in Red Dead Redemption 2.Of course, you could spent a lot of time scratching your head and scouring the wilderness trying to identify the exact area being depicted in the drawing, but we're here to save you time by providing a guide and walkthrough video for all three of the Red Dead Redemption 2 treasure maps, so those elusive gold bars will soon be yours. We've provided the tools, now get out there and claim your loot.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Jack Hall Gang treasure map

The Jack Hall Gang treasure map is one of the first you can obtain in the game, once you've set up camp at the start of Chapter 2. To acquire it, head to the top of the hill west of Flatneck Station near Bard's Crossing, where you'll meet Máximo Cristóbal Valdespino. This seasoned explorer will offer to sell you a map for $10, so purchase it then follow our complete Red Dead Redemption 2 Jack Hall Gang treasure map guide to add another two gold bars to your stash.

Red Dead Redemption 2 High Stakes treasure map

To get started with the High Stakes treasure, you need to look out for a random encounter with a scruffy fellow, who you'll find surrounded by maps in a random location somewhere in New Hanover or near Strawberry in West Virginia. He'll stash one of these when you approach, then try to do a runner with it - so either shoot or hogtie him then loot this particular map from his body. Follow our complete Red Dead Redemption 2 High Stakes treasure map guide to track down three shiny gold bars as your reward.

Red Dead Redemption 2 Poisonous Trail treasure map

To initiate the Poisonous Trail treasure hunt, one of the most lucrative in the game, you'll need to wrap up warm and head to Cairn Lake in northwest Ambarino - a place you may already recognise as one of the Red Dead Redemption 2 Gunslingers locations. Inside the cabin belonging to Flaco Hernandez, you find a map in a lock box under the bed - grab it then follow our complete Red Dead Redemption 2 Poisonous Trail treasure map guide to lead you to a cave system hiding a whopping four gold bars inside.

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How to solve Red Dead Redemption 2 treasure maps (2024)

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How to figure out treasure maps in RDR2? ›

You can also get treasure maps for clearing out Gang Hideouts which crop up at random points on the map. Open up your satchel when you receive one and you should see it at the top of your inventory. Open it up and the game will zoom out to a map mode, offering a vague cross-section of the map for you to study.

How to do the treasure map glitch in rdr2? ›

Loot the treasure hunter. and you will notice a new map in your inventory. If you do not get the correct map, just leave session and rinse and repeat.

How to complete treasure hunter RDR2? ›

You automatically complete Rank 1 when you initiate the Treasure Hunter challenge. To do so, watch for a random encounter that prompts you to save a treasure hunter. If you save him, he'll give you the first treasure map. If he dies, you'll need to inspect his corpse to pick up the treasure map.

How to find the guy with the high stakes treasure map? ›

The man can be found between Diablo Ridge and Riggs Station. If the player lets him go several times without looting him, the map will be available to buy at the Fence.

How many treasure maps are in rdr2 story mode? ›

There are 11 treasure stashes hidden across the different regions and locations in Red Dead Redemption 2. This guide will provide a complete walkthrough to solving and finding all treasure stashes, which will often reward you with lucrative Gold Bars. Looking to find a particular Treasure Map?

How do you complete Arthur's treasure map? ›

Once through the door head forward, and ascend the stairs to your right. After one flight of stairs, you should come to the painting from the map. Use Accio on the hook above the painting and it will transform into a door, containing a single chest. Return to Arthur after opening the chest to complete the quest.

What is the coordinate trick for buried treasure? ›

A useful thing to know is that buried treasure always spawns at chunk coordinates 9 ~ 9. This means if you press f3 and next to "Chunk: " you have the first and third coordinates equal to 9 and you are over the X on the map, the treasure will be below you.

Is there cheat or secret codes in RDR2? ›

There are 37 cheat codes in Red Dead Redemption 2, as follows: “Abundance is the dullest desire” - Gives Arthur infinite ammunition. Purchase newspaper from Chapter 1 onwards. “A simple life, a beautiful death” - Gives Arthur a set of Basic Weapons.

How do you clear a 300 dollar bounty in rdr2? ›

Pay Your Bounty At The Post Office

The other way to get rid of a bounty is to pay it off at the local Post Office. Just head on into the building, talk to the clerk, and select the option to pay off your bounties. After your payment is posted, you're a free man.

How do you finish rdr2 %100? ›

In order to achieve 100% completion and get the Best in the West trophy, players will have to:
  1. Complete all 107 main story missions.
  2. Complete 10 Stranger missions.
  3. Complete 5 Bounty Hunter missions.
  4. Complete 25 Chance Encounters.
  5. Survive a Gang Ambush.
  6. Clear 6 Gang Hideouts.
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Where is the hidden money in RDR2? ›

There is a hidden room on the Aberdeen Pig Farm where you can loot a box. If you shoot the frame in the middle of the window shown, you get inside. There is $71.71 in the laundry room box,” RDR2germany wrote.

Can you get the High Stakes treasure without a map? ›

The High Stakes treasure can be started either during a random encounter out in the world, or later by purchasing a map from a fence if the player has missed the random encounter enough times.

How many gold bars do you get from the High Stakes treasure? ›

Red Dead 2's High Stakes Treasure ultimately rewards players with 3 gold bars worth $500 each.

Who is the treasure map guy in rdr2? ›

Standing on a ridge and looking out over the beautiful valley is a man named Maximo who will offer to sell you the Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map. Though you can also kill and rob him to acquire the map or pick it up from a fence later on in the game.

How to get treasure maps? ›

Treasure Maps can be obtained by either reaching every increment of 5 Ranks, looting NPCs, or from gang leaders/lockboxes after clearing gang hideouts.

How do you open Arthur's treasure map? ›

Once through the door head forward, and ascend the stairs to your right. After one flight of stairs, you should come to the painting from the map. Use Accio on the hook above the painting and it will transform into a door, containing a single chest. Return to Arthur after opening the chest to complete the quest.

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