Riders Republic tips - 11 Beginner Tips Every Player Should Know

Welcome to my Rider's Republic tips video! My aim is to help you get the hang of the Rider's Republic controls quicker, and provide some tips that will make exploring the world more fun. For example, did you can switch entire control schemes from the options menu? Or that there's a first-person mode in the game? Well, now you know. Enjoy the video!
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0:00 Intro
1:01 Try out Racer and Trickster Modes
3:21 Try all three landing modes
5:06 Start with basic maneuvers
6:32 Practice grab tricks on their own
7:41 Visit the Tricks Academy
8:27 Use the map to find collectibles
9:14 Expand your roster of rides
10:47 Try first-person mode
11:37 Get the hang of quick land
12:28 Compete in wingsuit events
13:31 Challenge yourself
14:52 Outro
Rider’s Republic Essential Tips
After spending a good amount of time with Riders Republic, I’m really enjoying the game. The world is fun to explore, and the sheer variety of fun gameplay styles is actually pretty staggering. However, the controls aren’t always intuitive, at least at the start, and there are a few things when it comes to exploration making progress that I wish I knew when I started. So with this video, I’m going to first share some technical tips. How to learn the controls, how to perform tricks, stuff like that. Then I’m going to share some pointers that I think will make the world more fun to explore. I want to thank Ubisoft for providing a pre-release code for the game and with all that out of the way, let’s dive into the world of Rider’s Republic.
1 Don’t forget to try Trickster and Racer modes
When you start Rider’s Republic, one of the first things it asks you is, do you want to play in Racer mode or Trickster mode. Racer mode gives you control over the camera, but it requires you to use the face buttons to perform rotation tricks - those would be flips and spins. Trickster mode doesn’t allow you to control the camera, except when you’re on foot, but it does allow you to perform flips and spins using the right analogue stick, which admittedly, at least for me, did feel more intuitive. Now, relinquishing control of the camera during races and trick events didn’t bother me quite as much as I thought it would - I honestly think this is something most players will get used to - but not having control of the camera when I was exploring the open world was a bit of a drag. Now, you can either enter first person mode, or get around on foot if you want to look around, but in general, this is a world you’ll want to look at as you explore. Anyhow, the game recommends starting out in racing mode, which I think is a good idea, especially if you just want to explore. However, if at any point you think you might want to become a tick expert, rack up super high scores in trick events, or if you just find yourself getting frustrated by using the face buttons to rotate your rider, try out trickster mode. Again, using the analogue stick to rotate my rider was definitely more intuitive and even races were still fun in trickster mode. Now, if you want to switch between control schemes, just go to the options menu and select the controller tab, then select either racer, or trickster. Finally, there is a third option here called Steep, which I’m assuming replicates the trick controls from Steep. However, I found this control scheme to be pretty confusing. For that reason, and to keep this video from getting too complicated, I’m going to limit my advice throughout to just Racing and Trickster modes. As for my recommendation, I’d go with with Racer mode. It’s the most flexible control scheme, and once you get used to it, it works great. However, if you want more intuitive trick controls at the cost of relinquishing the camera controls, go with trickster mode. And if you’ve played Steep and you’re accustomed to that control scheme, go with Steep mode.
2 Switch up your landing mode
After selecting one of the previously mentioned control schemes, the next most impactful way to adjust the experience of playing Rider’s Republic to your liking, at least if you’re doing a lot of tricks, is to try out the game’s three landing modes. There’s Auto Mode, Manual Mode, and Steep Mode. Manual mode is the most challenging of the three because it gives you complete control over your rotation during spins and flips. Rotate too far, or not far enough, and you’ll wipe out. It’s not the easiest thing to get the hang of, especially in Racer Mode where rotation is triggered by pressing the gamepad’s face buttons rather than by tilting the right analogue stick. But that’s where auto mode comes in, which will cause the game to automatically time rotations for you, so you land perfectly upright on virtually every jump.

[@jsail4fun2]

The game tries really hard to introduce you to all the social and story mode aspects, but they don't spend hardly any time on just basic controls so this guide was very helpful. I love the game but I'm incredibly frustrated!

[@louisharland3071]

I think that they want you to learn as you go a progress but a little more help at the start for the basic controls would’ve been nice

[@Madskull1234]

That’s why there is tricks academy

[@jabanutter8533]

@@Madskull1234 how do i freaking open the menu to change clothes

[@Xbox-Build2596]

I reccomend Manual for Landing and auto for grinds

[@Xbox-Build2596]

@@Madskull1234 that's true

[@beanolol8763]

I know i'm REALLY late but for anyone who's just seeing this, you don't have to limit yourself to Steep mode or Trickster! If you go to options>controller>controller mapping>tricks, you can set your Air Rotations to custom, meaning you can prepare with the face buttons but flip with your analog stick!! Hope this helps! :D

[@reallyhimongod]

I’ve thanks👌🏽

[@SantanaSam12]

How does go over that ..

[@Kipplz]

Thanks, just bought the game yesterday on sale for $15! Felt like the face buttons had almost no use to them

[@alwalid8269]

Thanks

[@LudicoloRainDance]

That actually helps a lot. Thanks

[@kingflocka6501]

Expert tip: try not to throw your controller after a wing suit challenge

[@FiftyDemons]

Absolutely loving this game. We needed something different like this!!

[@FightsGamesMaryjane]

100% such a blast

[@ygvon2564]

💯

[@mullaoslo]

The fact that a good extreme sport game is "something different" these days is the saddest thing

[@wmtb6560]

For real, haven't felt this way about a game in a long time.

[@mullaoslo]

@@wmtb6560 I'm actually holding off on buying it until I'm off work (just another 2 days) and even the anticipation is greater than most games these days 😂

[@sharansivakumar1988]

This is hands down one of the best beginnner guides on the game. I was honestly figuring out how to jump, especially at the stunt challenges, and your video really helped. Thanks man!

[@QuestMode]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad you found it helpful 😊

[@Xbox-Build2596]

@@QuestMode steep mode is too complicated for me

[@MarqueeliusThe_III]

@@Xbox-Build2596 Then don’t use steep mode

[@kerrybale8011]

Wow this game is a breath of fresh air. Alot to do and extremely fun. I find the stunts a little challenging at first but just takes practice. I hope they come out with more expansions and other things to do as they go along. Overall great game

[@SpuffMuff]

Hill climb event

[@YellowravenRS]

Getting close to 1000 stars, I am not really a beginner anymore. However this is exactly the type of video I wish I saw before I started playing. Great job!

[@QuestMode]

Thanks!

[@moorcroftz9825]

I find the turning stiff any hekp

[@YellowravenRS]

@@moorcroftz9825 go to settings and try putting your controller stick dead zones to 0.15 (default is 0.30) this helps a lot

[@moorcroftz9825]

@@YellowravenRS thanks a lot bro I did that and it’s helped

[@tjpowell234]

@@YellowravenRS thanks man

[@Spider_Mike023]

One thing I’d recommend not in the video is drifting. Especially in bike races. If your coming up to a turn or curve and see the yellow flag with black arrows poiting in a direction is usually indicating a sharp turn, depending on your bikes stats and your speed if you ain’t prepared you may slide into to barriers and bail. So I start the turn and if the track turns sharper than I anticipated I’ll tap the brake button and you’re guy will sorta drift helping you keep some speed and keep in control. Idk how many times I flew off track or into barriers when first started but that button has helped me maintained my position quite a few times!

[@TommorowISNAP]

Not only that.. it's fun to do and looks really nice and somewhat realistic.

[@Metroidam11]

This video was perfect! I jumped back in after barely playing it at launch. I completely forgot everything and was so overwhelmed! Just what I needed lol

[@user-mp7xv8hl5b]

Awesome video man! Simple and to the point which is always appreciated. I’ve been enjoying this game the last few days…not really sure I can find too many negatives so far. My only gripe is the UI and main menus are littered with so much that it makes things a bit confusing. But I gotta utilize these tips when I play next. Please continue to post more from this game 👍🏻

[@tjpowell234]

I hate that. So far I can't grind, wheelie, or stoppie on the Bmx Only complaint

[@bobo7918]

I love this game! Honestly so refreshing to have a good game like this.

[@257sombra]

the best tip in my opinion try 1st person mode. i dont how many games in general have these options and many players ignored the work they put on making the game feel reel in the 1st person view.

[@t.c.tristenmccarthy1920]

agreed, i only play this in first person and its awesome that way.

[@richardjones7232]

Shit, seeing the first person in the game play demos before it came out it what sold me

[@257sombra]

@@richardjones7232 1 person sell everygame to me. i feel that player dont apreciate the work they put in to have the imersive feel.

[@TinyLittleGamesTiny]

Quest Mode is my go to for any gaming tip related content. Keep up the great work. I see 100k subs around the corner!

[@TrueGamer1232]

Ive completed all snow tricks events + all side objectives using racer mode and manual mode. For some reason I find it way easier to time tricks just holding the button. Never used trickster mode or auto landing

[@xxBONGHUNTER420xx]

Best impulse buy ever , bought this for shits and giggles and I’m truly thankful I did , this game is something different has a downhill domination vibe but also a ssx vibe too . Great game with beautiful landscape slow too

[@christophluger793]

Absolutely. Bought it today, 50% off. I didn't have that much fun for a long time.

[@spiderman3155]

After all these years I’m finally playing a game I can’t stop playing

[@louisharland3071]

Same bro I have 47 hours already help me

[@Shiftry87]

The game does tell u that u can change camera view during the first bike race u are dropped into in the introduction as u start the game. It was the 2nd or 3rd promt that came up. After that however i havent seen any promt come up telling u to change view. For bike races i found that the 1st person view was mutch easier to use as u dident have to control the camera for those sharp turns or if u played on the mod where u couldent control the camera. U also got a clearer view of where your bike was, that made it easier to take turns more cleanly with minimal lose of speed. If u have a shit ton of riders all around u that may change but for anything outside of mass events 1st person was good.

[@Andy_Ace]

I have this game coming in a few days an i feel so prepared to do well now. Thanks ever so much.

[@SethGames]

Man, the stunts are brutal. But pretty satisfying if you actually complete them. Great intro video.

[@StrandgaZt]

Thats why I like racer mode. Just press a button for jumping. In Trickster mode whenever I try to perform a normal jump it always goes over into a flip. Because I played Skate more often it's hard to switch.

[@NewEraSupreme]

That’s my main problem rn

[@aliens1990990]

I was invited to the beta and I wasn't disappointed so I bought the full game and I'm still not. I love the game! So much fun and thrilling

[@OriginalLevel1]

I really appreciate this guide! Thanks for this video! Liked the video 👍🏼

[@QuestMode]

You’re welcome and thanks for the like 👍

[@OriginalLevel1]

@@QuestMode no problem!

[@taylorpieks7010]

Great Video! Super helpful. Thank you so much

[@QuestMode]

You're very welcome!

[@alexhuseman9472]

I’m really excited to get this downloaded

[@Dick_Justice_304]

Very useful tips fren, thank you! Subbed.

[@00sgames]

Great tips! It does require skills and grind which is why I love this game 👍

[@Soyouthinkyoucanact420]

This guide helped a lot because I love this game but I need a better understanding and better ways to play

[@nuggethasnolife]

I just got the game today, and i really needed this thx

[@CFLaughs]

Thank you sir for your awesome help! 💪

[@TheBrokenshas]

Great video! Thanks!

[@YoItsRango]

looking forward getting this for Christmas

[@thebunnybun]

When i was younger i was a skater and was overly stoked for the skate games but i didnt see any game that had the same kind of fun and some challenge like it for biking of any kind. I think there was the dave mira games and thats it so im happy to see this game do well. Also its hella fun to i love it.

[@ImJustJack]

Thank you for this i just got the game and i was very happy on your tips :D

[@benjaminberry1660]

Great video!

[@NEXO.1]

Love it Thanks for the tips

[@djpookie2000]

This game and Guardians are a big, fun surprise.

[@Eldare]

Actually useful, incredible

[@menikmati789]

This is just what I needed, because you’re right, the game does a poor job of explaining all of this… Thank you for putting in the time and effort!

[@User-ii2qr]

Really helpful vid thanks

[@austintexasranger]

Thank you. Great video. Keep up the good work, Good day.

[@arlcmikerisu5146]

Thank you man, priceless.

[@tj-117]

I've played on racer and manual landing since the start i love it , not having that camera movement really feels off using trickster and auto landing is just to easy and I'm used to skate 3 which doesn't have auto anything haha

[@TommorowISNAP]

Aside from the inputs skate 3 did have autolanding. When I did big flips my character would autmatically turn fast or slowly enough to land correctly.

[@shanefarmer805]

Great video brother!!!!!

[@psyfusion]

Great break down

[@pressrepeat2000]

This is an awesome game. Just started playing it. It’s just fun!

[@Cremp0]

This was helpful👍

[@wiseguy100]

Knock deadzone settings down to 0.10 on consoles. Best advice ever for this game.

[@Assassionaire]

Thanks I will try it out

[@BlackCanvasAudio]

I freaking LOVE this game! I really wish we had more games like this!!!!

[@reuleu9458]

This guide was so good it should be in the game

[@johnh539]

A perfect introduction for someone who is about to get the game.👋 With the different playing modes ,landscapes and rides it reminds me of three of my favourite games from the ps2 days ,SSX3 ; smugglers run 1; and any flying game I could get my hands on, not to mention tony hawk or even aspects of GTA. Honestly I will probably get 'Steep' as well , so I am interested to hear your/Peoples opinion if it is worth having both.

[@chrisg8820]

How did I miss the quick land button, lol - great game so far!

[@no0odl3s28]

You can only be good with steep comtrols if you played it for many years before this game. The only problem is sometimes by sprinting with RT you can accidentaly jump. But as a nostalgic of steep I have to use steep controls I'm so used to them and it is so easy. If your new though try trickster.

[@nogi9231]

Hey man. Great video.

[@nilsboldt3087]

^great vid man

[@shoiboitiktok3493]

Thx bro so much help

[@schloOnzo]

gonna burn some tire next weekend, looking forward to it 🤘🏻

[@yoitzJT]

NICE VID BRO

[@nicesebby89]

Thx this vid helped

[@kleumusic]

That was wicked

[@BADWOLF-cs6ow]

Ordered this 2day,saw it for £20 for my ps4. Thanx to you I can at least have some idea what to expect.Hoping its not gonna be another game I love but just can't do.Had that with 7D2D. Anyway ill find out in several hours now.

[@jaygilliland3371]

great video! cool game

[@ricksgardeningservices2949]

Man they need to make a skate 4

[@dillydean]

Great video man just got the game today. Bit late I know but dam it's so fun! And yeah no real explanation of this stuff haha so thanks legend. Ps: bro it's not a school presentation, have some fun with the script dude haha

[@spacefrontiers_]

As a steep player, I just bought this game, and I'm glad they added steep controls🎉

[@Only1SamRaw]

Just imagine they come out with an x games dlc with skateboarding!! That would be legendary

[@-user_redacted-]

I'd love to see both downhill longboarding and street/park skating, of course with vert in there too. It would also give a good excuse to give us a mountain board as a toy that I think would be sick.

[@kriskater]

@@-user_redacted- I don’t really see skating or long boarding happening in this title (although it would be great, also here’s hoping for skate 4🙏🏽) but they could definitely throw in a mountain board ! That would be sick ! Maybe a normal one and an electric one !

[@Flex97AF]

I race waaaaay better in first person mode! I also feel like i’m going faster so it gives me a more immersive feeling when playing the game! I always race first person! Only thing that annoys me but would annoy me if it was in the game is if you could do tricks in first person! That would probably make me sick, but i’m annoyed there isnt a feature to allow it hahaha

[@IHJello]

Huge protip i NEVER see: controller stick dead zone! By default its at 0.30 but to be better at turns and cleaner trick rotations BUMP THAT SHIT DOWN to 0.15 youre welcome 😋 Protip: if you use trickster you can also you manually set camera control on the right stick for things like rocketsuit, wingsuit, and snowmobile Protip: increase you FOV to 101 to be better at stunts and wingsuit activities I should make a 5 real tips to become a pro riders republic player lol jk 😁

[@joshuasteele9944]

Bro thanks so much! Shit actually makes the game a breeze

[@QuestMode]

Great tips. Thanks 👍

[@TommorowISNAP]

Nice comment! Getting better at rotations, but definetly gonna try out that deadzone adjustment to see what it does exactly.

[@foxeh.]

I don't think ps5 has FOV I have looked for it but couldn't see it 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ERotherforth]

where can i find the FOV on ps4

[@Sam-Fisher]

Nice game 🤩

[@KingGameZ43]

As someone who Played a LOT of Steep, Steep Controls is mandatory to me.

[@zlotywest860]

And Dont forget. You can make better turns by letting go of your gas button. Same goes to jumps, In races it’s the best to not jump and drive over a ramp. You won’t fly so far and land on the other side just right, but you will have way more speed then the other people that are still high up in the air.

[@OffRadarPro_3768]

Games a banger 💯

[@ewgrosslmao]

"try jumping and doing a grab" wow what true enlightenment I never thought about doing that

[@QuestMode]

Glad I could shed some light on that for you.

[@jordanlogan8036]

First person mode in stunts is awesome

[@purplex_purple7717]

First person really helps with mass races. I couldn’t play this bc we got sent out on the other side of the country for a while and then I got a ps5 so I switched consoles.

[@NoHoesJoe]

Thank you! This one video made the game so much more fun than it already was

[@steezz1078]

Ok so i never do these comments but for once i have a good level im gonna give my opinion on each point, you can read if you want more than one opinion 👍😎 ; 1) racer/trickster mode, if you want to do races+tricks and not specify, use racer, trickster is a teeny bit better for tricks but races are hard especially wingsuit with it. As he said racer is more flexible 2) landing modes : use manual. This really shouldnt be an option, manual is so much better to do absolutely crazy tricks with no limits of spins, auto mode is useless since manual mode is easy to get the hand of after a few hours. 3) starting with the basic tricks On this point i dont agree with the video, if you really want to get the basics go to the training board in the lobby, it takes 5 min. 4) practice grabs Nah... As i said within a few hours you can do triple/quadruple spins+many grabs easily, you just learn it by playing. 5) collectibles Not much to add, it kinda useless but in this game you get bored pretty early tbf so getting these is entertaining, remember to first get the 11 equipment around the map ( they are represented by question marks, some of these question marks are just point of views to learn about the environment) 6) get more "gears" Its very easy in the beginning, you do the races and complete the sidequests in the race, you get plenty of bikes etc all is great BUT... At one point, around 1.2 k stars you start getting doubles, after you pass a level you can have either a new gear or bucks or a double... The more levels you have the longer it is to get more levels, and its extremely annoying to xp for hours to, in the end get bucks and doubles. 7) First person mode Eh... Very good in easy races and wingsuit but not so good 8) get the hand of fast landing Nah, most people just crash right where they want to be and respawn 9) compete in wingsuit HELL NAH NEVER DO THIS ITS THE WORST THING IN THE GAME NO ONE LIKES IT, YOU KEEP CRACHING ON AND ON 10) challenge yourself These side challenges are good for casual and tryhards, for casual cuz its fun but sometimes just not fun and you have to sweat your ass off to get the stars, for tryhards because without completing these side challenges you wont get very high in stars Edit* : i recommend to mid players ( with a few epic gears of each sport ) to do free for all, these are either tricks or races against other players, not player's ghosts but real live player, facing them in races and tricks competitions will train you alot. Last thing to add : do every race/trick competitions in minimum expert mode WHEN YOU HAVE GOOD GEAR ( epic ) ONLY, it gets you much more xp and it really isnt hard

[@wardope]

I really want this game to have VR support. would be so awesome!

[@evansdirtyhabit1133]

Thanks

[@trza49er]

This is a criminally underrated game. I mean I fucking loooooved Steep, but they massively improved on that game in every conceivable way. Then you throw in the quick load times and the high frame rates.... (chef kiss)

[@danielfrater3885]

This Game is absolutely amazing and i enjoy ever Aspekt of it Onley a Set Marker Like in skate i some of my biggest Wish in the Future Maybe the Patch it in that would be awesome

[@graceypatrick]

Do more videos on this game please 👍

[@TheNightstalker80]

I'm relatively new to the game but I already tried a lot and it's really cool. I personally use auto landing and racer mode, I treid the others but for some reason these made no sense for me lol. I have to learn the manual landing mode for more XP but, at least in snow sports I wasn't able to land any trick consistently. One thing I absolutely don't understand is the Mass Start Events, from what I know, all players are using the same gear but there are always some people that are MUUUUCH faster than me, how does that work? I know there are some boosters on the track but that's not what I mean, it's right from the start, some are lieterally flying away, I don't understand it... What I like a lot is the Wingsuite races and challanges, when I first unlocked this I had no clue and crashed every 10 seconds but after a while I got used to and feel like a superhero. This is the mode I earn the most XP and stars because I can complete the crazy sidequests which I can't in any other mode lol. 1st person mode is the best for Wingsuite flying, specially when you're flying close proximity, it's awesome!

[@christophluger793]

Manual landing is not hard. You'll get used to it very fast and it feels a lot better when you land a trick perfectly

[@tjpowell234]

I love the game. But is there any way to have pegs or grind on the bmx. Idk how if so.

[@lightningmace0087]

That’s my favorite game you’re the Best

[@bikeninja956]

is there a link to all the trick combos, like a trick chart?? preferably for racer mode...

[@vanwilderx2927]

Having a blast with this game. Pre ordered it because I knew it will be great, and it is🎮⛰️🚴🚵

[@WeeSmokey]

Being a steep player I don't think the controls travel over well I totally prefer racer mode in this game when u get the hang of it it's butter

[@elvampo2000]

Basically use trickster mode right away 3:40 use auto mode unless you want a challenge 4:45 that’s pretty cool

[@monistermat2093]

I do like this deep mode just because of the feel not for the doesn't feel right on race mode with steep mode it feels like I have a steering wheel for racing games than a controller (race mode)

[@LakeShadow]

I want river kayak in this game!

[@civiltaco2061]

Great video bro! I want this game so badly, just don’t have $60 to buy it🙁

[@MattSmith-sc3zy]

First person view for bike and Jet suit racing. It's a lot easier to control then 3rd person

[@Dlanee]

What do you recommend for the landing mode?

[@IllaMatik222]

How do you push people when on the snowboard

[@ashley4964]

So if I’m correct it’s a mixture of skate and crew 2 with the open world of crew 2 but struck a and that featured in skate

[@RaVVen.P]

How to enable vibration feedback for dualsense on pc for this game? Mine sits dumb on hands.

[@imazombieee8949]

Holy shit. Is this another introduction? Seems like these are things that u already have to pick. Glad u explained how well; we have to pick. Fucking crazy deep. I thought the game stopped enough to let you know this shit. Guess I was mistaken.

[@imazombieee8949]

Also there's a trick guide genius. Everything u said is literally in the pause menu. Sheesh this vids completely horrible.

[@markusrutz213]

its over a year old why are you so mad for

[@imazombieee8949]

@@markusrutz213 n I'm not mad I found better vids. I'm just laughing at the fact u said that and felt the need to defend him from my comment . U should def do better things w ur time.

[@markusrutz213]

@@imazombieee8949 aight bet

[@lucky_sevans3527]

At what point does character customization open up in career mode is it stuck behind this introduction questline

[@AAAGAMER123]

Can we manually perform tricks on Landing mode is auto and trickster mode

[@LetsG0Champ]

What key is the "quit game" key? I do not recognize the key shown in game. Looks like the backspace key. But that doesn't work.