Survival Mechanics
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #64 of 208 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Patch notes:
1. 0. 22: Fixed sleeping restores cores (even if it's set not to)
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This is a compilation of some of my previously released mods as well as some I've only made for myself and haven't released before.
It has a ton of ini options to customize every aspect of it, or disable parts you don't want.
Use the hotkey ('0' by default, change in the ini), or the press the 'open satchel' button on controllers for the prompts to come up.
(Pressing this hotkey at any time should cancel any animation, in case you get stuck in one somehow. It can also be used to hide the 'Wait an hour' prompt while you're resting)
Base core drain:
Your cores are slowly getting drained over time. Eat, drink, sleep and take care of yourself to keep them from being depleted all the time...
Thirst core:
Over time you become dehydrated... It'll slowly drain your cores, then eventually your health and you'll die.
Use your flask or drink from rivers to restore your thirst core.
You can also store 6 bottles of beer on your horse and drink it to quench your thirst. Simply press the 'show_prompts' key while targeting your main horse to grab a bottle from your saddlebag.
Refill your flask in rivers / lakes, or use the 'Refill flask' prompt in saloons to refill both your water and whisky flask, and your beer reserves on your horse (for a price).
Beer you can grab from crates in the world should also reduce your thirst now.
Hunger core:
There is no hunger core...
By default sleeping or bathing doesn't restore your health core, only eating does. Combined with the "base core drain" feature effectively turning your health core into a hunger core. Eat to have health...
Take a leak every now and then or your pee-pee explodes.
Weather core:
Not wearing appropriate clothes for the weather will make you overheat or become hypothermic. It'll drain your cores, apply a screen effect and you'll slowly lose health. Warm yourself up by your campfire or by getting drunk, take shelter in your tent from rain, drink water or wash yourself to cool yourself down, etc...
Sleep core:
This is my "Sleep Deprivation" mod completely included here.
If you go for too long without sleeping you'll become tired that'll make you do "heavy blinks" and drain your cores slightly faster. Eventually you'll pass out of sleep deprivation. (Check the description of Sleep Deprivation for more details...)
Survival Mechanics by crossed99 adds hunger, thirst, sleep, weather-appropriate clothing, injuries, camp building, and the ability to get drunk or change clothes anywhere. With 825 endorsements and over 34,000 downloads, it's a popular gameplay overhaul for players seeking deeper survival challenges.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 825 endorsements and 34k downloads.
- Adds a full survival layer: hunger, thirst, sleep, weather, injuries.
- Flexible features like camp building and changing clothes anywhere.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022, so may not be compatible with newer game versions.
- Potential conflicts with other gameplay mods that alter needs or weather.
- Requires learning new mechanics, which might be overwhelming for casual players.
For survival enthusiasts who want a more hardcore experience with needs and weather. If you enjoy games like The Long Dark or Frostpunk, this is for you. Skip if you prefer a streamlined, action-focused playthrough.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's compatibility with your game version before installing, as it hasn't been updated since 2022.
- Start a new playthrough to fully experience the survival mechanics without breaking existing saves.
- Use a mod manager to easily toggle the mod on and off if you encounter issues.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- RDR2 Mods
- Author
- crossed99
- Version
- 1.0.22
- Downloads
- 34,463
- Endorsements
- 825
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/7/2022
- Updated
- 11/19/2022
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