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 players willing to get their hands dirty in Blood Money Contracts will be rewarded with Double XP, while an Offer for 30% off an Ability Card Upgrade awaits those who complete any Contract in full.

More highlights from today’s news include:

• New Discounts: 30% off all Kladruber Horses, Vests, Shirts, and Corsets, 40% off all Role Emotes, the Semi-Automatic Shotgun and Semi-Automatic Pistol, plus 50% off all Provisions and Consumables at the Butcher and General Store
• Double XP on Blood Money Contracts, plus an Offer for 30% off an Ability Card Upgrade for completing any Contract in full (awarded within 72 hours), with an increased chance of discovering Capitale while committing Crimes
• A Reward for a free Treasure Map for completing five Role Challenges between now and August 30 (awarded within 72 hours)
• The Quick Draw Club No. 2 is still available with 25 Ranks of Rewards, and a Reward for The Halloween Pass 2 for free will be earned by players who purchase all four installments of The Quick Draw Club
• Prime Gaming Benefits: Players who connect to Prime Gaming before August 30 will receive a Reward for a free Hat up to Rank 15, as well as Offers for 50% off the Rolling Block Rifle and 30% off select Camp Equipment from Wilderness Outfitters

Earn Bonuses and Rewards on Blood Money Contracts

Bandits and burglars are in luck this week: Blood Money Contracts are dishing out double XP to all, plus completing any Contract in full will result in an Offer for 30% off an Ability Card Upgrade within 72 hours. Odds are you might stumble upon more Capitale than usual, be it in chests or in the pockets of those foolish enough to stand in your way, so be sure to leave no stone unturned on your travels.

Complete 5 Role Challenges for a Reward

Speaking of hidden valuables: diversify your skills by completing five Role Challenges between now and August 30 to receive a Reward for a free Treasure Map within 72 hours.

Quick Draw Club No. 2

Progress through The Quick Draw Club No. 2 to unlock fine leather Cartridge Wraps for the Lancaster Repeater, Evans Repeater, Carbine Repeater, Litchfield Repeater, and the Varmint Rifle, available in a variety of tints that protect your longarms from the elements.

With each installment of The Quick Draw Club you’ll get access to 25 Ranks of rewards for 25 Gold Bars. Earn 25 Gold Bars back for each pass by completing all 25 Ranks. Plus, purchase all four installments of The Quick Draw Club to get a Reward for The Halloween Pass 2 for free.

Discounts

Vendors across the frontier are offering all sorts of discounts and sales this week, including 30% off all Kladruber Horses at the Stables, 40% off the Semi-Automatic Shotgun and Semi-Automatic Pistol at all Gunsmiths, half off all Provisions and Consumables at the Butcher and General Store, and more.

• 30% off all Kladruber Horses
• 40% off all Role Emotes
• 50% off all Provisions and Consumables at the Butcher & General Store
• 40% off the Semi-Automatic Shotgun and Semi-Automatic Pistol
• 30% off all Vests, Shirts, and Corsets

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming before August 30 will receive a Reward for a free Hat up to Rank 15 and Offers for half off the Rolling Block Rifle and 30% off select Camp Equipment available from Cripps via Wilderness Outfitters.

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