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.

Illicit action from Red Dead Online: Blood Money continues this week with the next Opportunity from The Jewels of the West series taking shape in Rhodes, asthe Il Sovrano, a precious yellow diamond makes its way through the state of Lemoyne.

Local watering holes in nearby Saint Denis are also said to be overflowing with cash and can now be shaken down across three new missions in the Saloons Contract, while the latest bonuses and discounts will help players gear up for next week’s launch of the new survival-based mode: Call to Arms.

More highlights from today’s news include:

• New Discounts: 40% off all Melee Weapons, the Bow & Improved Bow, and all Hats, plus 30% off all Role Weapon Variants, Turkoman Horses and all Shotguns
• Nominated Series Bonus: Players that complete three matches as part of the Nominated Series will earn an Offer for 40% off a Non-Role Multi Horse of their choice
• Bonuses for Quick Draw Club No. 1 Owners: An Offer for 50% off a select Established or Distinguished Role Item and Rewards for a free select Shirt and Coat, plus 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 that connect to Prime Gaming before August 30 will receive a Reward for a free Hat up to Rank 15, plus separate Offers for 50% off the Rolling Block Rifle and 30% off select Camp Equipment at Wilderness Outfitters
• New Opportunity Mission: A precious yellow diamond, the Il Sovrano, is currently stationed at Rhodes with additional Rewards available: A free Weapon Component for completing its mission, plus those who capture it on Ruthless difficulty will unlock the Duplessis Top Hat for purchase from Madam Nazar
• New Three-Part Crime Contract: The Saloons Contract will have players engaging in a shakedown of Saint Denis watering holes – and some owners will require more force than others to comply

Seek Out the Precious Gemstone Known As Il Sovrano in the Dusty Town of Rhodes

A precious yellow diamond known as Il Sovrano is making a brief layover in Rhodes and the local monied elite are meeting to discuss who gets to take care of it. It’s been suggested that a representative of Senator Ricard will collect Il Sovrano and you’ll need to find information as to the jewel’s whereabouts. Whether you distract the guards, sneak your way in, or make an explosive entrance, you’ll need to track down and take the jewel.

Completing the Il Sovrano Opportunity will yield a Reward for a free Weapon Component of your choice, while completing it on Ruthless Difficulty will also unlock the Duplessis Top Hat for purchase from Madam Nazar.

The Saloons Contract: Stick Up the Saloons of Saint Denis
The saloons of Saint Denis are flush with cash. Smelling blood in the water, the underworld wants its cut — as well as its Capitale. The Saloons Contract is a new Crime Contract consisting of three missions as you collect funds from the local watering holes. Keep in mind: some business owners agree to these sorts of arrangements — others might require the use of force instead of cool-headed persuasion.

Speak to Sean Macguire, Anthony Foreman, Joe, or James Langton to start collecting dues.

The Quick Draw Club No. 1

The Quick Draw Club No. 1 will be available through August 9. Upgrade to The Quick Draw Club No. 1 this week to unlock The Rushword Shirt and other Rewards. This week, all Quick Draw Club owners will receive an Offer for 50% off Established or Distinguished Role Items and Rewards for a free Shirt and Coat. Plus, purchase all four installments of The Quick Draw Club to get a Reward for The Halloween Pass 2 for free.

The Quick Draw Club No. 2 is coming August 10.

Nominated Series Bonus

Whatever mode tickles your fancy, this week is dealer’s choice: compete in three matches as part of the Nominated Series to receive an Offer for 40% off a Non-Role Multi-Class Horse of your choice.

Call to Arms Mode Coming Next Week

Batten down the hatches and come to the aid of local townsfolk to fight off waves of enemies in a brand-new survival-based mode, Call to Arms — launching August 10.

Discounts

Stables across the states are offering 30% off all Turkoman Horses. Those looking to take up arms can knock 30% off the cost of all Shotguns and all Role Weapon Variants, as well as 40% off all Melee Weapons, the Bow, and Improved Bow. Tailors are offering a temporary 40% markdown on all Hats.

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, an Offer for 50% off the Rolling Block Rifle, and an Offer for 30% off select Camp Equipment at Wilderness Outfitters.

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