Red Dead Desert [Add-On]
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #139 of 726 maps mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Get in contact or see WIP stuff here: Discord DO NOT REUPLOAD HERE OR ANYWHERE ELSE Description Welcome to Red Dead Desert! Here you will experience the true American desert, there are caves, a mountain, an airfield and some other attractions! Installation read the README.txt file CREDITS - Stilldre (map creator) - me & T0PGlitch3r (the converter) - Dexyfex for OpenMapTools and Codewalker - 3doomer for GIMS EVO - 3ds Max for their software Thank you! UPDATES 3. 1 - Changelog 1. Fixed problems with the map due to "The Contract" update such as models not loading correctly & collisions being non-existent. 3. 0 - Changelog 1. Updated roads with better shaders so they look better. 2. Finished LOD for terrain. 2. 0 - Changelog 1. Map now supports LODS so reflections appear in map. 2. Shows proper location when at map rather than "Pacific Ocean" 1. 1 - Changelog 1. Made the map compatible with new update!
Red Dead Desert is a map add-on for GTA V that brings a detailed American desert environment with caves, a mountain, an airfield, and other attractions. It has 512 endorsements and over 35,000 downloads, last updated in February 2022. Installation requires reading the README file.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid endorsement ratio (512 endorsements) shows the community digs it.
- Over 35k downloads means plenty of players have tried it without major issues.
- Varied attractions—caves, mountain, airfield—give you more than just empty sand.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so it might not play nice with the latest game patches.
- No explicit mention of compatibility with other map mods or scripts, so conflicts are possible.
- Installation relies on a README, which could be a hassle if you're not used to manual mod setup.
This is for GTA V players who want to explore a new desert region outside the base map, especially those who enjoy off-road driving or scenic screenshots. If you're into roleplay or just need a change of scenery, this add-on gives you a fresh playground.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Read the README.txt carefully—it likely tells you where to drop the files and if you need OpenIV or a mod loader.
- If you use other map mods, test Red Dead Desert on a clean install first to avoid conflicts.
- Check the Discord link in the description for WIP updates and troubleshooting help from the authors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- GTA V Mods
- Author
- ryanm2711 & T0PGlitch3r
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 35,242
- Endorsements
- 512
- Category
- maps
- Created
- 10/23/2017
- Updated
- 2/16/2022
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