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 features Free Roam Event bonuses, an Ability Card reward, a new Showdown Mode variation, returning limited-time clothing and a variety of discounts.

• All Free Roam Events are awarding 50% more XP, RDO$ and Gold, and completing any by April 20th will reward players with a coupon for 50% off any Coat with a rank gate below 15
• A free Ability Card will be rewarded to all players that login to Red Dead Online this weekend (April 17th – 20th)
• This week’s Featured Series is a random weapon variation of Last Stand at Sisika Penitentiary
• The latest returning limited-time clothing includes the Plaid Cap, Macbay Jacket, Clymene Coat, Cardozo Vest, Carver Pants and more
• New discounts, including 30% off all Shotguns, Bandoliers, and Multi Horses, 50% off all Melee weapons, 70% off all Emotes, and 80% off all Ability Cards

Get Special Bonuses and Awards in Free Roam Events

Whether its battling other players to wear the Golden Armor in Fool's Gold, seeing who can catch the most in Fishing Challenges, or asserting control in King of the Castle and Railroad Baron - playing Free Roam Events in Red Dead Online this week will reward you with 50% Bonuses on XP, RDO$ and Gold.

Plus, completing any Free Roam Event before April 20th will earn you a Coupon for 50% off any Coat that has a rank gate below 15.

And all players who jump into Red Dead Online during the weekend (April 17th -20th) will get a Reward for a free Ability Card to augment their skills. Your reward will arrive in the Benefits section within 48 hours of playing Red Dead Online.

RETURNING LIMITED-TIME CLOTHING

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue has a selection of clothing items returning to its pages for a limited time only (until April 27th). If you’ve been looking for an excuse to change up your wardrobe – whether it’s to avoid detection or attract attention – there’s something for everyone:

• Plaid Cap
• Folwell Hat
• Gardenia Hat
• Macbay Jacket
• Clymene Coat
• Cardozo Vest
• Carver Pants
• Griffith Chaps
• Pelt Half Chaps

FEATURED SERIES: LAST STAND

Return to the prison island off the shores of Lemoyne for this week's Featured Series. The newest random weapon variation of Last Stand takes you back to where it all began in Red Dead Online, the unfriendly confines of Sisika Penitentiary.

DISCOUNTS

There are also a selection of markdowns this week in the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue – including discounts on Shotguns and Melee Weapons for those who thrive at close range, and deals on all reliable multi class Horses and more:

• 30% off all Shotguns
• 30% off all Bandoliers
• 30% Off all Multi Horses (including Role horses)
• 70% off all Emotes
• 50% off all Melee weapons
• 80% off all Ability Cards

A portion of all proceed from Red Dead Online and GTA Online over April and May 2020 will go toward relief for those affected by COVID-19 – see here for details.

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