Setup instructions

  1. find your RDR2 data folder
  • Linux
$HOME/.var/app/com.valvesoftware.Steam/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/common/Red\ Dead\ Redemption\ 2/x64/data
  • Windows
C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Red Dead Redemption 2\x64\data
  1. put the startup.meta file in there (do not forget to change the password on the last line)
  2. play without cheating idiots which crash your game

No steam installation

Honestly, I dont know where your game path is, since I bought the game via steam. Pretty sure you can put the same file, the target directory will just differ. If you got the information, any PR will be highly appreciated.