Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption 2 has many stunning secrets hidden deep for daring desperados to discover. From grand glimpses of extraterrestrial life to even Red Dead Redemption 2's version of a colossal mammoth, the open-world action-adventure western has it all. However, one of the most spectacular details of the bunch has been hiding in plain sight.
Set in a fictional recreation of the American Old West in 1899, the riveting and dramatic plot in Red Dead Redemption 2 should be enough to keep players engrossed for a long time. The narrative in question follows the life of Arthur Morgan and his position in the notorious Van der Linde gang. On top of this, its immense interactive open-world can add even more hours onto the main campaign should players choose to explore every inch of the map. The dazzlingly rendered environment is decorated with seemingly endless details to discover, such as Red Dead Redemption 2's subtle reference to Bully, another Rockstar Games classic.
Now, one more of Red Dead Redemption 2's obscure but incredible details has been thrust into the spotlight over on the game's official subreddit by user TacticalHog. The particular feature being discussed is that Arthur Morgan's eyeballs will actually reflect his surroundings, depending on the lighting conditions and how bold the objects in the frame are. It is an understandably easy detail to fail to notice, therefore it's unsurprising that this tiny detail went unnoticed by so many players.
Since the game hit store shelves, fans have spotted a slew of other things, but it's safe to say that the microscopic eyeball reflection feature is one of the easiest to overlook. Needless to say, the detail itself has no bearing on gameplay, but it's the kind of stuff Rockstar has become renowned for in its games. More notoriously, prior to the game's release, it was revealed that Red Dead Redemption 2's horses had weather-reacting testicles, which sparked a flurry of internet jokes.
As many gamers would agree, together, these small touches make a big difference. With that said, since the level of detail in Red Dead Redemption 2 is absolutely mind-boggling, there will almost certainly be more surprises between now and the release of Rockstar Games' next big video game release. Speaking of which, the gaming community is currently being plagued by leaks surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, with one reportedly revealing that the sequel will feature a moderate-sized map that will be continuously expanded in a service-style model.
Red Dead Redemption 2 is available now on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.