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.

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.

This week, Red Dead Online introduces Legendary Bounties: new, weekly bounty missions for those pursuing the Bounty Hunter specialist role. Each Legendary Bounty comes with its own back story and a bigger than usual reward.  

The first of 10 new Legendary Bounties in Red Dead Online debuts today, starting with La Reina de los Banditos, Barbarella Alcazar,who can be found around New Austin and be brought to justice alive (or dead for a reduced reward) by September 23rd. Please see below for embed links to this week’s Legendary Bounty video.

Meanwhile, a Collector’s map for this week’s Pearls of the Sea collection is now available from Madam Nazar, and players can turn in the full set by September 23rd for a big reward. Plus, any player that logs in during the same time period will receive 3,000 Club XP as part of the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Club, with an additional bonus of 2,000 Club XP for players who possess the Outlaw Pass.

Please see below for additional details, including the new Free Aim series, featuring free-aim iterations of Shootout, Most Wanted, Name Your Weapon, Public Enemy and more.

Wanted: Legendary Bounties

Every bounty has a story, and it rarely ends well.

Starting today, we will introduce the first of 10 new Legendary Bounties, the most dangerous bounty targets from across the five states -- a collection of the worst fraudsters, thieves and killers running loose and ready for you to track down.

Law keepers across The West have put out the call: La Reina de los Banditos, Barbarella Alcazar must be brought to justice.

Alcazar is the de factoleader of the bloodthirsty Del Lobos gang, rumored to be hiding out somewhere in New Austin. The dangerous widow of infamous killer Ricardo Alcazar is wanted for thievery, extortion and murder. Bring Alcazar in by September 23rd – deliver her alive to command a handsome sum or receive a slightly reduced return if she meets an untimely demise during the pursuit.

A new Legendary Bounty will come to light each week. Visit a nearby Bounty Board to see the new Legendary Bounty wanted poster and take them on solo or with up to three of your most trusted Posse members.

New Collectible List

Collectors who played last week may have noticed the opportunity to seek out the Sacred Collection. This week, Madam Nazar is looking for the Pearls of the Sea collection consisting of the Durant Pearl Bracelet, Pelle Pearl Necklace and Bonnard Pearl Ring. Turn in the complete collection directly to Nazar or via any Post Office by September 23rd for a healthy payment.

Be on the lookout for a new collection each week and remember, while completing your collection you can pin any outstanding items from the Collector’s Bag Menu for quick access in the Player Menu.

Featured Shootout Series: Free Aim

Players interested in the thrill of competitive, free-aim gunslinging can launch Shootout Series (Free Aim) from the Online menu which plays host to free-aim iterations of Most Wanted, Name Your Weapon and Public Enemy. Keep an eye on the Online menu to see new competitive Free Aim series each week.

Bonuses & Benefits

There are plenty of benefits awaiting riders of all stripes this week. Play Red Dead Online through September 23rd and receive a boost of 3,000 Club XP to aid your progress within the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Club ranks. Players in possession of the Outlaw Pass will receive an additional 2,000 Club XP, helping them on their way to unlocking rewards like unique outfits and weapon mods, RDO$, bonus Gold and more. The Club XP will be delivered within 24 hours of playing Red Dead Online.

Keep an eye on the Newswire for details on tons of new additions coming to Red Dead Online this year - including new poncho styles, the latest Legendary Bounty Targets, Free Roam Events and more.

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