Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age.

America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed.

After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.

Built from the ground up for the latest hardware, Red Dead Online blends the classic multiplayer of the original Red Dead Redemption with the best of everything we have learned since then about creating deep multiplayer experiences. The result is something completely new and fun, and an experience that will continue to expand and evolve over time as we gain valuable feedback from our community in the Beta period.

Now that everyone has had a chance over the past month to experience the story of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang in Red Dead Redemption 2, it is time to begin the beta period for Red Dead Online.

Built from the ground up for the latest hardware, Red Dead Online blends the classic multiplayer of the original Red Dead Redemption with the best of everything we have learned since then about creating deep multiplayer experiences. The result is something completely new and fun, and an experience that will continue to expand and evolve over time.

With the gameplay of Red Dead Redemption 2 as its foundation, Red Dead Online transforms the vast and deeply detailed landscapes, cities, towns and habitats of Red Dead Redemption 2 into a new, living online world ready to be shared by multiple players. Create and customize your character, tailor your abilities to suit your play style and head out into a new frontier full of things to experience.

Explore the world solo or with friends. Form or join a Posse to ride with up to seven players; gather around the fire at your Camp; head out hunting or fishing; visit bustling towns; battle enemy gangs and attack their hideouts; hunt for treasure; take on missions and interact with familiar characters from across the five states; or fight against other outlaws in both spontaneous skirmishes and pitched set-piece battles; compete with other players or whole Posses in open world challenges and much more.

Red Dead Online Beta players can jump into any Showdown Mode, Race or Gun Rush this week to earn 1.5X more RDO$ and Gold, including the recently released Plunder, Target Races, Up In Smoke and Spoils of War. Plus, players can earn 1.5X Gold in A Land of Opportunities Missions, and all Free Roam Missions and Free Roam Events.

Grab a new Red Dead Online care package this week that includes a selection of Potent Tonics - available at your Camp’s Lockbox or at any Post Office:

• 3x Potent Miracle Tonic
• 3x Potent Snake Oil
• 3x Potent Health Cure
• 3x Potent Bitters

Catalogue Updates

Some of our favorite garments and accessories have returned to the Wheeler, Rawson & Co Catalogue:

• Gator Hat
• Ortega Vest
• Hitched Skirt (Female only)
• Morning Tail Coat
• Strickland Boots
• Furred Gloves
• Concho Pants

Showdown Mode, Race and Gun Rush Bonuses

All Showdown Modes, Races and Gun Rush are shelling out 1.5X the RDO$ and Gold. This includes recently added modes like Plunder, Target Races, Up In Smoke and Spoils of War - all of which are featured as part of the Showdown Series and Race Series Playlists. And get 1.5X Gold in A Land of Opportunities Missions, and all Free Roam Missions and Free Roam Events.

25% Off Ammo + Ammo Rank Requirement Lifted

Eradicate adversaries with the full spread of available projectiles at a reduced cost this week – thanks to a 25% discount on all ammunition and a temporary lifting of all ammo rank requirements.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently available for PS4 and Xbox One.