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.

Red Dead Online introduces the elusive and imposing Legendary Ruddy Moose for studying and huntingthis week, while additional Rewards await Outlaw Pass No. 3 owners during its final week.

More details from today’s update include:

• New locations for Shootouts are debuting in this week’s Featured Series, including Free for all and team variations in Blackwater, Bolger Glade, Saint Denis, Tumbleweed, and The Manor
• Rewards for all players that play between today and October 19th: 5 Blending Tonics and 50 rounds of Nitro Express Ammo
• New Discounts: 50% off Baits, and 40% off all Shotguns and the Elephant Rifle
• A Reward for a free Off-Hand Holster (Rank 70 and below) will be given to players that Hunt or Sedate the Legendary Ruddy Moose
• New Coat and boosted Bear Pelt sales at Gus’ Store: Delivering the Legendary Ruddy Moose pelt to Gus will unlock its Coat for purchase, at the same time Gus is offering 50% extra on all Bear Pelts sold to him
• Prime Gaming Benefits: A free Katata Coat, 6,000 Naturalist XP, a free Wilderness Camp, and 5 free Legendary Animal Pheromones for players that connect their Social Club account with Prime Gaming
• Additional Prime Gaming Benefits: A free Bar Theme and Outfit, Accessory or Emote, plus 6,000 Club XP, 10X each of Gin, Brandy, Rum, Baked Beans and Jolly Jack’s
• And a new Legendary Animal Sighting Mission featuring the Legendary Ruddy Moose, last seen around the Tall Trees area, is now available for Naturalists to start at Harriet’s Shop
• Plus rewards for Outlaw Pass No. 3 owners: 10 Special Health Cures, 5 pieces of Lost Jewelry and 200 rounds of Sedative Ammo, plus those who have gotten past Rank 50 in the Outlaw Pass No. 3 will receive a colorway of the Griffith Chaps and the Caffyns Hat

Legendary Ruddy Moose Seen Wandering Amidst Tall Trees

Locals and passersby alike are reporting a pair of broad red antlers amidst the wood and foliage of Tall Trees. The Legendary Ruddy Moose is an elusive, lonely wanderer, but it is known to break into a trot to escape pursuit from Naturalists and poachers alike.

Speak to Harriet to launch this Sighting Mission and if you do decide to use lethal force, bring its hide to Gus Macmillan’s Trapper Store to have it reborn into an imposing coat and cowl. Gus will also pay out 50% extra on all Bear Pelt Sales over the next week, should you track and hunt any of those down on your travels.

FEATURED SERIES: NEW SHOOTOUTS

Partake in the classic gunfighting of Shootout across a range of new locations in this week's Featured Series. Free for all and team variations include the up-and-coming port city of Blackwater, Bolger Glade's historic battlefield, the bustling docks of Saint Denis, the frontier outpost of Tumbleweed, and The Manor.

OUTLAW PASS NO. 3 CLOSES OCT 19TH

This is the final week for the latest iteration of the Wheeler Rawson & Co. Club and The Outlaw Pass No. 3, so if you have been eyeing that Golden Spirit Buckle or the Bandit Mask, now through October 19th is your chance to earn them.

As an added bonus, all Outlaw Pass No. 3 owners will receive 10 Special Health Cures, 5 pieces of Lost Jewelry and 200 rounds of Sedative Ammo this week, while those who made it past Rank 50 will receive a select colorway version of the Griffith Chaps and the Caffyns Hat.

BONUSES & BENEFITS

As hunting season continues, playing Red Dead Online at any point between October 13th and 19th will net you a Reward for 5 Blending Tonics and 50 rounds of Nitro Express Ammo to use as you see fit. Hunt or Sedate the Legendary Ruddy Moose and get a free Off-hand Holster (Rank 70 or below).

Hunting game on the frontier is no small feat – make sure to travel with all the equipment necessary. This week, Baits are half off, while all Shotguns and the Elephant Rifle are 40% off at Gunsmiths across the territories.

Prime Gaming

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming will receive Rewards for:

• 5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones
• 6,000 Naturalist XP
• A free Wilderness Camp
• A free Katata Coat crafted from the Legendary Katata Elk Hide

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before October 19th will receive a Reward for a free Bar Theme and Outfit, Accessory or Emote of their choice, plus 6,000 Club XP and 10X each of Gin, Brandy, Rum, Baked Beans and Jolly Jack’s.

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