An adventurous gamer and fitness fan pulled off a remarkable trek across the expansive map of Red Dead Redemption 2 using a treadmill to guide Arthur, the game’s main character, through the digital world. Originally released in 2018, this game has been celebrated for its enormous, intricately detailed open-world environment that continues to captivate players even after several years.
Red Dead Redemption 2’s vast wilderness and the saga of Arthur Morgan, along with the Van der Linde gang, still enchant the gaming community. Despite its age, players find innovative ways to engage with this beloved title, relishing the exploration of its stunningly realistic landscapes. From its story-driven adventures to spontaneous discoveries, Rockstar’s representation of fictional territories like New Hanover and West Elizabeth offers players rich experiences just wandering around.
One creative gamer known as ShakeMistake showcased his unique “walk through” of the game on Reddit, capturing the imagination of the community. By integrating technology including a step tracking device, a compact treadmill, and an app that converted his physical steps into in-game movements, ShakeMistake managed to walk Arthur Morgan right across the Red Dead Redemption 2 map. Starting from Annesburg in New Hanover’s northeast and heading to Tumbleweed in New Austin’s southwest, he completed this ambitious trek entirely on foot without stopping.
To achieve this feat, ShakeMistake utilized the StepL app on an Android phone, which, much like fitness apps, translates real-world steps into in-game actions. He broadcasted the entire endeavor live on Twitch and shared highlights on Reddit, along with a full breakdown on his YouTube channel. Covering about 16,000 steps in total, it took him around three continuous hours to traverse from one side of the map to the other.
The gaming community applauded ShakeMistake for his innovative conquest of the Red Dead Redemption 2 map, drawing comparisons to other creative uses of gaming and fitness tech, such as converting a treadmill for use in Death Stranding. The 16,000 steps he took roughly equate to an in-game distance of about 8 miles (approximately 12.9 kilometers), even though the game’s narrative suggests much longer journeys through vast stretches of terrain.
This inventive crossover of fitness and gaming not only highlights Red Dead Redemption 2’s enduring appeal but also showcases how players continue to find new ways to experience and enjoy a beloved virtual world.
