This guide for Red Dead Redemption 2 provides information about the New Hanover region and offers a map with important locations marked.
Red Dead Redemption 2 – Atlas – New Hanover Key Points
Highlighted locations on the map
Starting points for Stranger missions
Unique hidden locations
Highlighted locations on the map include:
1 – Horseshoe Overlook
2 – Valentine
3 – Annesburg
4 – Van Horn Trading Post
5 – Emerald Ranch
6 – Beaver Hollow
The starting points for Stranger missions are:
1 – Valentine missions: The Noblest of Man, and a Woman I,II; Good, Honest, Snake Oil (bounty hunter); Ellie Anne Swan (bounty hunter); Oh, Brother I,II
2 – Emmet Granger (gunslinger from the The Noblest of Man, and a Woman mission)
3 – A Test of Faith
4 – Smoking and Other Hobbies
5 – Treasure Hunter
6 – Arcadia for Amateurs III
7 – He\’s British, Of Course II
8 – He\’s British, Of Course IV
9 – A Fisher of Fish
10 – Arcadia for Amateurs V
11 – The Smell of the Grease Paint
12 – The Mercies of Knowledge VI
13 – A Bright Bouncing Boy II
14 – Annesburg missions: The Noblest of Man, and a Woman IV; Do Not Seek Absolution
15 – The Wisdom of the Elders I
16 – The Wisdom of the Elders II-IV
17 – The Wisdom of the Elders V
18 – Willard\’s Rest widow (unofficial mission)
19 – Beaver Hollow missins: Money Lending and Other Sins VI,VII; The Course of True Love IV
20 – American Dreams (one of the three crime scenes)
21 – American Dreams (killer\’s hideout)
New Hanover is the first region you visit after the prologue and offers various main and side missions, as well as collectibles such as Cigarette Cards, Dinosaur Bones, and Legendary Animals\’ lairs.
- Overview of New Hanover
- Important places in New Hanover
- Hunting wild animals in New Hanover
- Available side quests in New Hanover
- Secret locations in New Hanover
Overview of New Hanover
- New Hanover is a region in RDR2 that becomes accessible after chapter 1. The gang hideout is in the western part of the region and moves to Beaver Hollow in chapter 6. Towns like Valentine and Annesburg offer various services and missions. Fort Wallace is a restricted area in the northern part of New Hanover. Railroad tracks make travel easier.
Important places in New Hanover
- Dutch\’s gang hideout in Horseshoe Overlook, available only in chapter 2. Valentine, the first town visited, offers missions and services. Annesburg is another big town with quests and stores. Van Horn Trading Post is a smaller location where you can start a side quest. Emerald Ranch is visited during missions and unlocks a unique fencer. Dutch\’s gang hideout in Beaver Hollow becomes active in chapter 6 and stays until all main missions are completed.
Hunting wild animals in New Hanover
New Hanover has a lot of trees and open spaces where various wild animals can be hunted. Bison, black bears, oxen, pheasants, pigs, and quails are unique animal species found in this region.
Available side quests in New Hanover
This region offers a number of side quests, and you can find their starting and continuation locations marked on the map. Complete the list of all available side quests in New Hanover.
- In \”The Noblest of Men, and a Woman\” quest, you need to find four gunslingers after completing part I. The next parts of this mission are available in chapter 4.
- \”Good, Honest, Snake Oil\” serves as a tutorial for Bounty Hunting missions.
- \”Ellie Anne Swan\” is a Bounty Hunting mission that can only be accessed after completing \”Good, Honest, Snake Oil\”.
- \”Oh, Brother\” has parts I and II in New Hanover and part III in West Elizabeth.
- \”A Test of Faith\” is a short side quest related to one of the secrets. Add it to your log and start looking for the bones.
- \”Smoking and Other Hobbies\” requires you to search for collectibles, specifically Cigarette Cards.
- \”Treasure Hunter\” requires you to search for certain collectibles.
- \”A Fisher of Fish\” requires you to search for certain collectibles.
- \”The Smell of the Grease Paint\” has both parts in New Hanover.
- \”Do Not Seek Absolution\” won\’t appear until chapter 5 and only if your reputation (honor) is high. Increase your reputation before completing all missions in chapter 6.
- \”The Wisdom of the Elders\” has parts in three different locations.
- \”The Widow of Williard\’s Rest\” is a unique mission that doesn\’t appear in your log. Meet with Charlotte a few times throughout the course of this mission.
- \”The Course of True Love\” has parts I-III as obligatory missions and parts IV and V as optional. Read letters in the gang\’s hideout to continue this quest.
- \”American Dreams\” won\’t appear until you examine three murder scenes in different parts of the map. Collect all the maps to find the killer\’s location.
Our guide includes walkthroughs for all of these missions. Note that not all quests are available immediately and some may require you to reach a specific chapter in the campaign. Check our guide for all requirements to add them to your log.
Unique secret locations in New Hanover
Explore these hidden locations in New Hanover for unique loot, such as outfit parts or weapons. The list includes easter eggs and secret locations marked with yellow dots.
1) Find a UFO with a note left on one of several corpses inside the house. Return at 2 a.m. during the half-moon phase.
2) Discover a meteorite in a house near Roanoke Valley, surrounded by a few bodies.
3) Visit Marko Dragic Laboratory after completing \”A Bright Bouncing Boy\” side mission to find a unique electric lantern, notes, and a Cigarette Card.
4) Fort Wallace is a restricted area where you will be attacked upon approaching it. If you manage to enter, you can find a few Cigarette Cards.
5) To get a golden ring, search the entire area for a black sheep and kill it.
6) Near Roanoke Valley lies the Viking tomb. Descend the stairs and enter the tomb where you can examine some skeletons and find a Viking Hatchet.
7) Old World Scripts contain a message that you can try to decrypt.
8) Butcher Creek is a small settlement where you can complete a side quest. Visit the butchery to find a unique pig mask and other items like orchids and a Cigarette Card.
9) The main character draws the ruined drilling tower in his journal. Descend the ladder to find one of the dinosaur bones.
10) At the Brush fire location, you can find a gold bar and Volatile Fire Bottle Pamphlet among other items.
11) Look for an odd tree near a tomb. There is also a cabin that houses a Cigarette Card and a unique potion.
12) The old abandoned fort has loot including a Special Horse Medicine Pamphlet, Civil War Knife, Civil War Hardee Hat, and two Cigarette Cards.
13) The house with a manmade mutant is located on the upper floor. Climb outside the building to reach it where you can also find one Cigarette Card.
FAQ
What is the New Hanover world atlas map in Red Dead Redemption 2?
The New Hanover world atlas map is a detailed representation of the region found in the game Red Dead Redemption 2. It displays all the locations, towns, settlements, and landmarks that players can explore in the New Hanover area. The map is an essential tool for players to navigate the vast open-world environment and to plan their missions and activities. It also shows the terrain, roads, and waterways, which can be important for players to plan their routes and avoid dangers such as cliffs and rivers. The New Hanover world atlas map is a beautiful piece of art, and it also provides useful information about the game\’s story and characters.
How can I use the New Hanover world atlas map in Red Dead Redemption 2?
The New Hanover world atlas map in Red Dead Redemption 2 can be used in several ways. Firstly, it can help players to find their way around the vast open-world environment and locate the various towns, settlements, and landmarks. It can also help players to plan their missions and activities by showing the locations of key characters, weapons, and items. Secondly, the map can be used to avoid hazards such as cliffs, rivers, and hostile territories. Players can use the map to plot their routes and find the safest paths to their destinations. Lastly, the New Hanover world atlas map is a beautiful piece of art, and many players enjoy exploring the region while admiring the scenery and landmarks. Overall, the New Hanover world atlas map is an essential tool for any Red Dead Redemption 2 player who wants to explore the game\’s vast open-world environment.