R.W.A.O. (Realistic Weapon Audio Overhaul)
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (10 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #2 of 19 Audio mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
New video released showcasing all of the recently added and previous audio within the mod.
This mod is aimed to replace all weapon audio in-game with new realistic audio. In the future I plan to add deadeye audio and NPC audio. This has taken me hours of endless work to get this mod to where it is now, I hope you stick around for future updates.
Thank you for checking out the mod.
All audio replacements include:
Cattleman Revolver (Recently Edited)
Schofield Revolver
Double-Action Revolver
LeMat Revolver
Navy Revolver
Volcanic Pistol
Semi-Automatic Pistol
Mauser Pistol (Recently Edited)
M1899 Pistol (Recently Edited)
LeMat Under Barrel Shotgun
Sawed-Off Shotgun (Recently Edited)
Double-Barreled Shotgun (Recently Edited)
Pump-Action Shotgun (Recently Edited)
Repeating Shotgun / Semi-Auto Shotgun (Recently Edited)
Carbine Repeater (New Audio)
Lancaster Repeater
Litchfield Repeater (Recently Edited)
Varmint Rifle (New Audio)
Springfield Rifle (New Audio)
Bolt-Action Rifle
Rolling Block Rifle
Carcano Rifle
Pump Action Shotgun / Varmint Rifle Cocking
Double-Barreled Shotgun / Sawed-Off Shotgun Breaching
M1899 Pistol / Mauser Pistol / Varmint Rifle Deadeye Audio (New Audio)
Bolt Action Rifle / Carcano Rifle / Repeating Shotgun Deadeye Audio (New Audio)
Rolling Block Rifle / LeMat Revolver / Volcanic Pistol / Schofield Revolver Deadeye Audio (New Audio)
Carbine Repeater / Evans Repeater / Springfield Rifle / Double-Action Revolver Deadeye Audio (New Audio)
Lancaster Repeater / Cattleman Revolver / Semi-Automatic Pistol Deadeye Audio (New Audio)
Litchfield Repeater Deadeye Audio (New Audio)
Sawed-off Shotgun Deadeye Audio (New Audio)
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R.W.A.O. replaces all weapon audio in Red Dead Redemption 2 with realistic sounds, covering nearly every firearm in the game. It includes recently edited audio for many weapons and new deadeye audio for several. With 3,926 endorsements and 233,409 downloads, it's a popular audio overhaul for players seeking immersion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive coverage—every weapon type gets new audio, not just a few.
- Community-approved with 3,926 endorsements and over 233k downloads.
- Regular updates—many weapons have been recently edited, showing active development.
⚠️ Cons
- No compatibility notes—may conflict with other audio mods or require load order tweaks.
- Future plans for NPC audio are not yet implemented, so don't expect that content yet.
- Potential performance impact if you're sensitive to audio file sizes, though not specified.
For Red Dead Redemption 2 players who want more realistic gunfire sounds and are tired of the vanilla audio. If you're a modder or audio enthusiast, this is a must-try. Skip if you prefer stylized or arcade-like sound effects—this is purely about realism.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using other audio mods, place R.W.A.O. last in your load order to ensure its sounds take priority.
- Test the mod in a gunfight or at a gunsmith to hear the differences—deadeye audio is best experienced during slow-motion kills.
- Check the mod page for a video showcasing the new audio—it's a great way to preview before installing.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- Oakous
- Version
- 12.00
- Downloads
- 233,409
- Endorsements
- 3,926
- Category
- Audio
- Created
- 10/8/2023
- Updated
- 4/16/2024
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