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’s hunters will score big Rewards this week, as killing and skinning any Legendary Animal will be rewarded with a bundle of goodies.

Naturalists will also be awarded bonuses just for logging in, while all players will score Double RDO$ on all Free Roam Missions and find new Rewards at Gus’ Store.

More highlights from today’s news include:

• Legendary Animal Hunting Rewards: 100 rounds of Nitro Express Ammo, a Weight Gain Tonic, and a Weight Loss Tonic for hunting, killing, and skinning any Legendary Animal in Free Roam or while on a Sighting Mission
• Double RDO$ on all Free Roam Missions
• Login Rewards for Naturalists: 1,000 Naturalist XP and 5 Animal Revivers for playing this week
• Bonuses at Gus’ Store: Craft a Trinket or Coat at Gus' Store to receive an Offer for 40% off a Naturalist Established or Distinguished Role Item, plus visiting Gus’ Store will net a player 2 Fast Travel Rewards and a Snowy Egret Plume
• 5 Gold Bars off the cost of The Naturalist’s Sample Kit this week
• Returning Time-Limited Clothing: The Fanned Stovepipe Hat, Eberhart Coat, Macbay Jacket, Chambliss Corset, and the Danube Outfit
• Discounts at Local Stables: Half-off Blankets, Horns and Bedrolls, and 40% off all American Paint and Andalusian Horses
• Additional Discounts: 40% off the Wilderness Camp, plus 30% off The Fast Travel Post, all Rifles and Coats, all Tonics sold by Harriet, and Improved Bow Variants, Trinkets, and Gauntlets sold at Gus’ Store
• Ongoing Prime Gaming Benefits: Rewards for a free Bounty Hunter License and free Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery for players who connect their Social Club accounts, plus those that connect to Prime Gaming before May 10th will receive a free Varmint Rifle, 30% off the Hunting Wagon and 50 free Trader Goods

Bonuses for Hunting Legendary Animals this Week

It’s true what they say: trapping and hunting ain’t easy. Hunt down, kill, and skin any Legendary Animal this week — whether in Free Roam or in a Sighting Mission — to get 100 rounds of Nitro Express Ammo for the Elephant Rifle, a Weight Gain Tonic, and a Weight Loss Tonic for your efforts.

Bring the carcass and hide to Gus’ Store — you’ll receive 2 Fast Travel Rewards and a Snowy Egret Plume just for showing up. While you’re there, craft a Trinket or a Coat and you’ll receive an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Item of your choice.

Animal-lovers, hunters, and Naturalists of all sorts who play Red Dead Online this week will receive a Reward for 1,000 Naturalist XP and 5 Animal Revivers.

For those looking to take a walk on the wild side: Harriet Davenport’s knocked 5 Gold Bars off the cost of the Naturalist’s Sample Kit for the next seven days.

Double RDO$ on Free Roam Missions

Adventures take myriad forms on the frontier — some are offered by familiar faces, some are affected by your reputation. Head to any orange Free Roam Mission icon on your map to offer your services and collect 2X RDO$ for your troubles.

Sales and Discounts

There are plenty of ways to make a deal with the merchants and storefronts on the frontier. Wares and services are always subject to the whims of the market, after all. For one, Stables across the states are offering 40% off all American Paint and Andalusian Horses, plus half off all Blankets, Horns, and Bedrolls.

Brace yourself against the elements and the inevitable undesirables with the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue’s deal: 30% off all Rifles and Coats, all week long. Gus Macmillan is offering the same deal on his custom-made Coats, as well as 30% off Improved Bow variants, Trinkets, and Gauntlets.

Need help blending in amongst the flora and fauna? Harriet’s knocked 30% off the cost of those, plus 40% off the Wilderness Camp.

Plus, adding the Fast Travel Post to your Camp is 30% off for the next seven days.

Returning Clothing:

The Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue welcomes back a selection of clothing available for the next two weeks. Stop by a nearby Tailor to try them on for size or buy them blind from the Catalogue. See below for the complete list.

• Fanned Stovepipe Hat
• Eberhart Coat
• Macbay Jacket
• Chambliss Corset
• Danube Outfit

Prime Gaming Benefits

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

• A free Bounty Hunter License
• A Free Trimmed Amethyst Bounty Wagon Livery

In addition, players who connect to Prime Gaming before May 10th will receive Offers and Rewards for a free Varmint Rifle, 30% off the Hunting Wagon, and 50 free Trader Goods.

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