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 features Double XP boosts, a special Daily Challenge streak gift, discounts and more.

See below for a full overview:

• Double XP is now available in any Showdown Series, Showdown Mode, or Race
• Any player who logs in by April 14th will receive 5 free Gold Bars
• A special gift will be rewarded to any player reaching a 3-day Daily Challenge streak, including: 10 Special Health Cures, 10 Special Miracle Tonics, 10 Special Snake Oils and 20 Incendiary Buckshot Slugs
• Multiple discounts: 40% off Rifles, Pistols, and Pamphlets, 50% off Ponchos, Shirts and all Wilderness Outfitters store items (except the Butcher’s Table), 70% off all Off-Hand Holsters and Gun Belts, Draft Horses, War Horses, Pants, and Gloves
• Ongoing Twitch Prime Benefits: A free Collector's Bag, a Polished Copper Moonshine Still Upgrade and 5 Moonshiner Role Ranks

Daily Challenge Bonus, 5 Gold Bar Gift, Double XP and More

Complete one Daily Challenge per day in Red Dead Online to reach a 3-day Daily Challenge streak and get a special gift of 10 Special Health Cures, 10 Special Miracle Tonics, 10 Special Snake Oils and 20 Incendiary Buckshot Slugs. Gifts will arrive in your Camp Lockbox or Post Office within 48 hours of completion.

All players can enjoy a little extra pocket change this week for playing Red Dead Online. Play any time before April 14th to get 5 Gold Bars. Please allow 48 hours for the gift to arrive.

Whether you're a crack shot, a jockey or if competition is the only thing that gets your blood flowing, you're in luck: Showdown Modes and Races are both dishing out Double XP this week.

Discounts

There is a broad swath of discounts on offer across the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue this week, including:

• 40% Off:
  • Rifles • Pistols • Pamphlets
• 50% Off:
  • Ponchos, Shirts and all items in the Wilderness Outfitters store (Butcher’s Table not included)
• 70% Off:
  • Off-Hand Holsters and Gun Belts
  • Draft Horses • War Horses
  • Pants • Gloves

Twitch Prime Bonuses

Connect your Social Club account with Twitch Prime to get The Collector’s Bag, The Polished Copper Moonshine Still and a Benefits Award for Five Ranks of Moonshiner Role XP (visit Twitch Prime to sign up).

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