The Van der Linde camp is the main hub for everything in Red Dead Redemption 2. Arthur Morgan will spend a lot of his time accepting various missions, playing cards, sprucing up his looks, and interacting with his fellow gang members. As a result, it’s recommended that you take the time to upgrade each of the camp’s amenities. Every upgrade will help you deal with the harsh and brutal world around you, so make sure you check out our list of all the upgrades and their individual benefits below.
How do you upgrade the Van der Linde camp?
To the start upgrading the Van der Linde camp, walk over to Dutch’s quarters, then look for the Contributions/Ledger option. You can locate the ledger on the map by finding the briefcase with a dollar sign on it. Once you open the ledger, you can view all the available upgrades, as well as how much money is required to buy them. However, if the camp doesn’t have the funds required, then the money will come out of Arthur Morgan’s pocket. As a result, focus on purchasing the upgrades you really need to avoid breaking the bank early on. Of course, once you’ve done a few heists and bounties, you’ll have more money to splurge.
Medicine upgrades
Strauss’s Wagon serves as the game’s medicine station, which deals with various substances that bolster health, stamina, and dead eye. More options will become available once you upgrade this station. You can check out all the upgrades and individual benefits below:
Basic
Cost: Free (Default)
Benefit: Cures and bitters
Sharpen the Senses
Cost: $30
Benefit: Snake Oil and potent bitters
Something with Kick
Cost: $50
Benefit: Tonics and premium liquor
The Good Stuff
Cost: $75
Benefit: Potent health cures and tonics
Provisions upgrades
Pearson’s Wagon also serves to enhance your health, stamina, and dead eye, but unlike Strauss’s Wagon, it deals with the camp’s food provisions. You’ll need to feed Arthur to stop him from becoming underweight and malnourished, so be sure to stock up on some food to give him the energy he needs. Food is also required when looking after your horse. As a result, upgrading this station should be a priority.
Essentials
Cost: Free (Default)
Benefits: The basics, bread and biscuits
Less Bland
Cost: $30
Benefits: Fresh fruit and basic canned goods
Some Real Variety
Cost: $45
Benefit: Chewing Tobacco and premium canned goods
Treat Ourselves
Cost: $55
Benefit: Cocaine, Chewing Gum, and assorted sweets
Ammunition and arms upgrades
Upgrading Arthur’s Wagon is a must for those that like to burn through their bullets. Get rid of your early-game woes by chucking some money at this upgrade. If you want to get the full use out of your firearms, then this upgrade is a must.
Start Simple
Cost: Free (Default)
Benefit: Revolver and Pistol ammo
Improve Our Offense
Cost: $60
Benefit: Repeater ammo and Arrows
Some Real Firepower
Cost: $90
Benefit: Throwing Knives, Shotgun and Rifle ammo
Let’s Have Some Fun
Cost: $100
Benefit: Fire Bottles and High-Velocity Repeater ammo
Lodging upgrades
Lodging upgrades deal with the living quarters for Dutch, Arthur, and the entire Van der Linde camp. The first few upgrades are just minor aesthetic changes, but later on, there are some fantastic benefits that you won’t want to miss out on.
Bare Bones Shelter
Cost: Free (Default)
Benefit: Basic canvas. Old fur for warmth
First Things First
Cost: $220
Benefit: Dutch wants something comfier
Next in Line
Cost: $325
Benefit: Arthur wants a map to help plan journeys (Fast Travel)
Cost: $300
Benefit: Improve the rest of the tents in the camp
Other camp upgrades
The final four upgrades impact the entire camp and each one will greatly improve your stay in Red Dead Redemption 2. However, these remaining upgrades are some of the most expensive things you can purchase in the entire game, so be prepared to break into many a bank if you want them.
Horse Station
Cost: $300
Benefit: It would be great to have more room to hitch (Retrieve owned horses)
Chicken Coop
Cost: $175
Benefit: Some local farms are selling off old coops (better stew)
Leather Working Tools
Cost: $225
Benefit: If we get Pearson better tools he can make extra gear
Camp Boat
Cost: $450
Benefit: Met a traveller selling an old boat. Useful? (Adds a boat to camp)
