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.

Two  Legendary Animals, the Legendary Red Streak and Midnight Paw Coyotes, join the growing animal kingdom of Red Dead Online this week, along with a bevy of bonuses for aspiring Naturalists, Bounty Hunters and Traders to earn, plus a range gifts-from Ammo to Tonics and more-simply for logging in.

Key details are as follows:

• The latest Legendary Animals: the Red Streak Coyote, found around the cliffs and barren floor of Pike’s Basin, and the Midnight Paw Coyote, seen around the lands southeast of Strawberry
• Recently added items and rewards at Gus’ Store: The Red Streak and Midnight Paw Coats, crafted from their namesake Legendary Coyotes, a free Coat Reward for turning in either Coyote’s pelt to Gus, which will also unlock the Babin Hat at his store
• The latest permanent clothing: The Daventry Jacket, Blackgrave Coat, Hinxman Hat, Filera Hat, Penstock Pants, Corrales Shirt, and the Molina Blouse
• A reward for a free Horse ranked 40 or below for players who track and hunt down all Legendary Animals available in Harriet's Sighting Missions
• A 50% bonus on RDO$ payouts for bothBounty Hunters and Traders, plus a 5 Gold Bar discount on the Butcher Table and the Bounty Hunter License
• A 30% discount on all Bounty Hunter and Trader Outfits, Horses, Weapon Skins, the Bounty Wagon and Hunting Wagons, and all Rifles (except the Elephant Rifle)
• One-time gifts for players who log into Red Dead Online before September 21st, including: 30% off any Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item, free Sedative Varmint Cartridges, a free Legendary Animal Pheromone, 30% off a Revolver, and a free Ability Card
• Bonuses for new Naturalists: A Reward for a free Role Accessory, Outfit or Emote, the Gila Monster Camp Flag for tranquilizing and sampling any animal, the Farnholme Double Bandolier for completing an Animal Sighting Mission, and a Treasure Map with the purchase of a Wilderness Camp
• Ongoing Prime Gaming Benefits: A Free Katata Coat, 5 Free Legendary Animal Pheromones, 6,000 Naturalist XP, a free Wilderness Camp, offers for: 50% off a Camp Dog, a free Tent and a Vest below Rank 15, plus 10x Special Health Cures, 10x Special Snake Oil, 10x Special Miracle Tonic, and 10x Special Bitters

Legendary Red Streak and Midnight Paw Coyotes

Gaze up at the moon and you might hear a distant chorus of howls – a Legendary Red Streak Coyote has been spotted around Pike's Basin, and is known for stalking the rocky cliffs and barren floor of the canyon.

Lately, the Legendary Midnight Paw Coyote has also been brazenly roaming the lands southeast of Strawberry. With unique yellow eyes and black fur, it is easily distinguished from the more common coyotes in the area.

Harriet is eager to learn more about these mysterious animals, so study the creatures and bring the samples back to her storefront to earn prompt payment and gain XP for the Naturalist Role. If you've been feeling the chills of the long nights out on the open plains, however, Gus will gladly aid you in turning these unique pelts into clothing.

GUS' TRAPPER STORE

These two Legendary Animals allow for the crafting of the Red Streak and Midnight Paw Coats, both of which should turn heads as you celebrate your triumphs at the Smithfield Saloon. The Babin Hat will also become available should you turn in the requisite materials.

To sweeten the deal, craft either of these new Legendary Coyote Coats before August 18th to receive an additional Reward for a free Coat in your Offers & Rewards within 48 hours.

NEW WHEELER, RAWSON & CO. ADDITIONS

Plenty of new items have been permanently added to the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue, including:

• Daventry Jacket
• Blackgrave Coat
• Hinxman Hat
• Filera Hat
• Penstock Pants
• Corrales Shirt
• Molina Blouse

BENEFITS, OFFERS & REWARDS

Players who track and hunt down all of the Legendary Animals requested so far in Harriet's Sighting Missions will receive a reward for a free Horse ranked 40 or below.

Bounty Hunters and Traders also stand to make a pretty penny, thanks to a 50% bonus on RDO$ payouts until August 18th. Meanwhile, those looking to pick up either of these pursuits can take 5 Gold Bars off the cost of both the Butcher Table and the Bounty Hunter License, as well as 30% off all Bounty Hunter and Trader Outfits, Horses, Weapon Skins, the Bounty Wagon and Hunting Wagons, and all Rifles (except the Elephant Rifle).

If you haven’t jumped into Red Dead Online yet, play before September 21st to receive the following one-time gifts, and be sure to check the Benefits section frequently for new Offers and Rewards:

• Offer for 30% off any Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item
• Reward for 2,000 Naturalist XP
• Reward for Free Sedative Varmint Cartridges
• Reward for a Free Legendary Animal Pheromone
• Offer for 30% off a Revolver
• Reward for a Free Ability Card

Becoming a Naturalist and studying wild fauna in their home environment is a reward unto itself, but there are plenty of other perks, including the following one-time gifts:

• Become a Naturalist and get Reward for a free Role Accessory, Outfit or Emote
• Tranquilize and sample any animal and get the Gila Monster Camp Flag
• Complete an Animal Sighting Mission and get a Reward for the Farnholme Double Bandolier
• Purchase a Wilderness Camp and get a Reward for a Treasure Map

Visit the Social Club Events page for a rundown of all the latest special bonuses, and you can also view current active Offers and Rewards at any time via the in-game Benefits menu or at the Offers and Rewards section of the online Wheeler, Rawson and Co. Catalogue.

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 Elk hide

In addition, players connected to Prime Gaming will receive Offers for 50% off a Camp Dog, 50% off a Tent, and 50% off a Vest below Rank 15 - as well as 10x each of Special Health Cures, Special Snake Oil, Special Miracle Tonic and Special Bitters at their Camp Lockbox or any Post Office.

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