Civilization at any Price

Follow our step-by-step guide to conquer 'Civilization at any Price,' a mission in Red Dead Redemption's Act 2 in Mexico. Stock up on rifle ammo!

Alright, partner, let's tackle Civilization at any Price. This is your first real run-in with Captain De Santa, and you'll be playing both sides of the fence to nail your targets down in Mexico. First things first: this mission chews through rifle ammo, so make sure your pouches are stuffed before you kick things off.

You'll start by hopping onto the carriage with De Santa. Ride shotgun with him, and if you're in a hurry, you can skip the journey itself.

Next, you'll need to ride your horse alongside the train as it chugs towards its destination. Keep an eye on that blue health bar – it'll drop if those rebels get too many shots in. Your main goal here is to stay near the front of the train. This gives you a clear shot at crossing the tracks and taking down enemies on the opposite side. If you try to snipe them from the far side, you risk damaging the very train you're supposed to be protecting!

Use the auto-aim to make things easier, as you'll be swarmed by rebels on horseback from both directions. Keep the pressure on them. Your key move is to get ahead of the train and into the tunnel before it does. This lets you intercept the ambush before it causes major damage.

Once the train finally reaches its stop, head into the bar. Surprise! The rebels have swiped the train you were just defending. Book it outside and jump on your horse ASAP. Chase them down, take out the guards on the train, and when you reach the front, press Y/Triangle to hop aboard.

Now, you'll get a prompt on screen. Mash that button to have John slam on the brakes. Do it fast, or that train's gonna take a nosedive off the cliff!