Stranger quests are optional and won’t appear on the map automatically, only appearing as a question mark and a white patch on your map when you get close. From there, you have to narrow down the location further, before undergoing a starting quest. Some are linked to collectables and other activities, and some are questlines in their own right - and whether you decide to pursue them from there is up to you. Here are a handful of Stranger locations we’ve encountered, vaguely in the order you’d come across them in the story. Remember, if you miss them, you can always go back to them later - just get close and they should appear on the map again. On this page: For more help, our Red Dead Redemption 2 walkthrough explains the requirements for fully completing the game’s many story missions. This is the first of many Academia for Amateurs quests, by the way - keep playing the main story and more shall appear. The PC version has seen several new additions, including a photo mode, Landmarks of Riches Treasure Map, The Elemental Trail Treasure Map and the End of the Earth mission. If you’re looking for more help in general, our Red Dead Redemption 2 mission list walkthrough can help provide pointers with the story. If you’re looking for things to find, there are Killer Clue Piece locations, High Stakes Treasure Map locations, Jack Hall Gang Treasure Map locations, Red Dead Redemption 2 Le Tresor Des Morts and the Poisonous Trail Treasure Map locations too. Our in-depth systems explainers includes hunting perfect pelts, hides and skins as well as all Legendary Animal locations and Legendary Fish locations, or all Gunslinger locations, too. Finally, here’s a list of Red Dead Redemption 2 cheat codes .