So You Want to Visit New Austin, RDR2? Don't Pack Your Sunday Best...Yet
New Austin, the land of tumbleweeds, ten-gallon hats, and towns that make tumbleweeds look lively. It's a harsh mistress, this New Austin, but for the adventurous outlaw (or cowpoke with a curious streak), it holds a certain undeniable charm. But hold your horses there, pilgrim, before you saddle up and head south. Those dusty towns you might be expecting? Well, let's just say they ain't exactly bustling metropolises.
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| What Towns Are In New Austin Rdr2 |
The Not-So-Booming Towns of New Austin: A Tourist's Guide (with a Squint)
Armadillo: Once a Hopeful Hamlet, Now a Shadow of Its Former Self
Armadillo used to be a contender. A real go-getter of a town. But then...well, let's not spoil the surprise. Let's just say its now the perfect place to practice your tumbleweed dodgeball skills. You might even be the only contestant.Tumbleweed: A Town So Deserted, Even the Tumbleweeds Are Packing Up
This aptly named town is about as lively as a cactus after a particularly harsh winter. You'll find a saloon (because what frontier town doesn't?), but the bartender might be a mannequin (don't get too attached).
Now hold on, we hear you cry. Where's all the action? Where are the bustling markets and the charming townsfolk? Well, partner, New Austin ain't exactly known for its hospitality. But fear not, there are a few ramshackle settlements scattered around. They might not win any awards for town planning, but you might just find a questionable character or two to liven things up.
Remember: When visiting New Austin, pack light (you won't need much), keep your eyes peeled (for both good and bad things), and be prepared to answer a lot of questions about why exactly you'd choose to vacation there.
FAQ: Your New Austin Newbie Guide
- How to avoid being the new sheriff (when there isn't one)? Look friendly, but don't make eye contact. Nobody wants another do-gooder in these parts.
- How to find a decent meal? Let's just say you might be relying on your hunting skills more than your culinary ones.
- How to stay entertained? Well, there's always tumbleweed dodgeball (see Armadillo entry).
- How to make friends with the locals? Offer them some strong coffee or a good joke (one that doesn't involve tumbleweeds...they've heard them all).
- How to get out of New Austin alive? Now that's the real question, isn't it? Your best bet? Pack light (see point one) and hightail it outta there before sundown.
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