These .rpf files are , similar to OpenIV format. They can be extracted/modded using tools like OpenIV (supports RDR2 since 2020).
C:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\Red Dead Redemption 2\
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reveal a more complex story of a "fundamentally broken" launch. MMORPG.com Technical File & Performance Analysis The "Broken" PC Port : In an analysis by MMORPG.com
have criticized the game's file management for forcing 45-minute-long credential cycles through the Rockstar Social Club, even if the game is owned and played through Steam. MMORPG.com Gameplay & Narrative Criticisms Immersion vs. Observation : A review by red dead redemption 2 files
The standard installation of takes up approximately 120 GB . However, with cache files and mods, it can bloat to 150+ GB.