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’s Red Dead Online update is offering Moonshiners, Bounty Hunters, Traders and Collectors alike an assortment of boosts, along with a Valentine’s Day-themed Weekly Collection for Collectors, a variety of new additions to the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. catalogue and discounts available to all players, continued Twitch Prime member benefits, and more:

• 40% XP and Role XP boosts acrossthe Moonshiner, Bounty Hunter, Trader and Collector Roles
• The Lovers Collection reward earned by finding the Chocolate Daisy, Yellow Gold Diamond Ring and the Two of Cups Tarot Card
• New permanent clothing additions to the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. catalogue include the Charleston and Reaves Top Hats
• Returning limited-time clothing, such as the Morning Tail, Irwin and Eberhart Coat, are now available
• Continued Twitch Prime Benefits of a free Collector’s Bag and Polished Copper Moonshine Still Upgrade
• Discounts on Moonshiner Properties, Bounty Hunter License, Butcher Table, Collector's Bag, Stew Pot and Weapons Locker

SPECIALIST ROLE XP BONUSES

Whether you’re new to Frontier Pursuits or you’ve journeyed through each path you can pick up a 40% XP boost from Role activities for both your character progression and your Role progression this week.

• Moonshiner: 40% XP & Role XP boost on all Sales, Moonshine Story and Bootlegger Missions
• Bounty Hunter: 40% XP & Role XP boost on Bounty Hunter Missions, including Legendary Bounties
• Trader: 40% XP & Role XP boost on Sales and Resupply Missions, as well as making Stew in your camp
• Collector: 40% XP & Role XP boost on sales of complete Collection sets

NEW TO THE CATALOGUE THIS WEEK

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. catalogue has a selection of new wares available for purchase this week. Permanent additions include the Charleston  and Reaves Top Hats and the men's Caugherty Shirt .

Meanwhile, the Morning Tail , Irwin and Eberhart Coats, plus the Furred and Woodland Gloves are available for on a limited time only basis, so make sure to get them while you can. These items and so many more can be purchased either at your local Tailor or via the Catalogue's mail order.

THE LOVERS COLLECTION

Send her the Chocolate Daisy, Yellow Gold Diamond Ring and the Two of Cups Tarot Card to complete the Lovers Collection and receive a handsome reward in return.

If your purse strings are tight, there are plenty of ways to save coin in Red Dead Online. Moonshiners can take 25% off the price of all Moonshiner Properties (including property relocation fees). Upgrade your property with a Bar Expansion to entertain friends and serve Marcel’s masterfully crafted Moonshine in, then decorate with customizable Bar Themes.

Elsewhere, you can take 5 Gold Bars off the Bounty Hunter License, Butcher Table and Collector's Bag. If you're looking to establish your camp, take 30% off the Stew Pot and Weapons Locker -- both should help you fend for yourself out in the wilderness.

PlayStation Plus members receive 3 Free Mash Refills and Trader Resupplies this week, and those Red Dead Online players who connected their Social Club account with Twitch Prime will receive the Collector's Bag and Polished Copper Moonshine Still, both free of charge (visit Twitch Prime to sign up). 

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