I played rdr2 first and later played rdr1. Playing 1 made me want to play 2 again, which I did and loved it even more the 2nd time rpund.
I personally don't think playing them out of order ruins anything story wise. It's like watching or playing a sequel as opposed to a prequel if you play 2 first.
But...whilst rdr1 still looks and plays great, playing 2 first may take some of that away, as you'll be used to rdr2 which is just about as perfect a video game one can be. I'd therefore recommend 1 then 2.
I love how Hendy's (the UK rail minister) wiki page has already been updated. He now has two controversial incidents.....
"In 2013, Peter Hendy, who was then the Commissioner of Transport for London, was accused of engaging in a nine-month extramarital affair with a call girl. She alleged that Hendy provided her with several Oyster cards loaded with £10 as gifts.[18]
In 2024, Hendy faced significant criticism after a letter, released under a Freedom of Information request, revealed he pressured SYSTRA to dismiss an employee, rail engineer Gareth Dennis, for publicly voicing safety concerns regarding overcrowding at London’s Euston station"