Hidden Red Dead Redemption 2 Detail Hints At America's Tragic Past

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By Lee D'Amato

Published 1 day ago

Red Dead Redemption 2 contains a touching tribute to an often-forgotten part of American history. Here’s how to find it (and what it means).

RDR2 includes a nameless grave marker memorializing Chinese workers who died building the Transcontinental Railroad in the late 19th century.
Many Chinese railroad workers were buried in unmarked graves, and it's likely that some were referred to by numbers instead of names. This detail in RDR2 is based on historical fact.
RDR2 also references New Orleans' original Chinatown, which was forced to move in 1937. The game's recreation provides a respectful nod to this tragic piece of American history.