Zombie Curse Spreads Across the Map in Red Dead Redemption 2’s Undead Damnation, Trailer Unveiled
A sequel without undead DLC
The first Red Dead Redemption gained a popular single-player expansion in Undead Nightmare, which turned the Old West into a setting overrun by the undead. Players fought back with a revolver and a horse.
Fans hoped for a similar expansion in Red Dead Redemption 2, but Rockstar never released official DLC for the sequel. The story describes that absence as especially notable given the base game’s reputation.
A fan project takes shape
YouTube channel Rixus posted the first trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2: Undead Damnation. The project is a fan-made mod intended to recreate features of the 2010 Undead Nightmare within the sequel.
Its creators describe it as a prequel to Undead Nightmare. They say the undead curse will spread across the map, from Annesburg to Tumbleweed, alongside new places to defend, cemeteries to clear, missions, encounters, soundtracks and zombie types.
Release plans remain uncertain
The project’s description says it will be available for free through Nexusmods. However, the mod appears to be some way from completion, and it does not yet have an official Nexus Mods page.
The creators’ plan to echo the original expansion is presented as a strength, adapted to the sequel’s gameplay. The trailer has drawn interest, but the project’s eventual arrival remains ahead.
The franchise’s next chapter
The article suggests that fan-made content may provide new ways to revisit Red Dead Redemption 2 for some time. Attention is expected to focus on Grand Theft Auto VI over the next year or two.
Rockstar’s future plans for its cowboy series are unclear. The article notes that the games were intended as a two-part story, while leaving open the possibility of another official entry.
Key points
- Rixus has released a trailer for the fan-made Undead Damnation mod.
- The project aims to bring an undead curse and new content across Red Dead Redemption 2’s map.
- The creators say the mod will be free through Nexusmods, but it is not yet complete.
- Rockstar has not released official single-player DLC for Red Dead Redemption 2.