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.

April brings hefty rewards to Red Dead Online players who are up for a challenge, with triple the usual on Hardcore Telegram Missions and the hardcore versions of four weekly Featured Series.

More highlights include:

• Double RDO$, XP, and Gold on Call to Arms
• Double RDO$ and XP on Blood Money Opportunities
• Triple RDO$ and XP on “A Tough Business” Hardcore Telegram Missions
• Triple RDO$ and XP on Weekly Featured Series
• Free Ammo: 48 rounds of Express Rifle Ammofor completing any "A New Source of Employment" Telegram Mission, and 96 rounds of High Velocity Revolver Ammo for completing any Opportunity
• Free Community Outfit to recreate YouTuber Dare to Game’s rustic take on a traditional cowboy look
• A free Fishing Rod and a Reward for a free Bow for Rank 10 Players
• A free rare green Patterned Bandana for those who complete 7 Daily Challenges
• 5 Rewards of free Fast Travel for completing any mission (Telegram or otherwise) with a Persistent Posse
• Returning Limited-Time Clothing: The Concho Pants, Folwell Hat, and Eberhart Coat
• Month-long Discounts: 30% off Outfits, Role Outfits, Chaps, all Revolvers, and Race Horses, 50% off Rifle Ammo and Tomahawks, plus waived Persistent Posse fees
• Prime Gaming Benefits: Players who connect their Social Club account to Prime Gaming through May 4 will get a Reward for a free pair of select Boots, an Offer for 50% off an Elephant Rifle, and a Reward for 25 Capitale

The Weekly Featured Series calendar for April is also now available, detailing the Featured Series for each week, along with weekly Telegram Missions bonuses:

• April 5-11:
  • Featured Series: Elimination Series (Hardcore)
  • A Reward of 50% off a Stable Slot for completing "A One Horse Deal"                                                                                                         
• April 12-18:
  • Featured Series: Overrun (Hardcore)
  • A free Treasure Map to a haul near Calumet Ravinefor completing "Rich Pickings"
• April 19-25:
  • Featured Series: Takeover Series (Hardcore)
  • A Reward of 30% off the Hunting Wagon for completing "Outrider"
• April 26-May 2:
  • Featured Series: Shootout Series (Hardcore)
  • A freerare blue Patterned Bandana for completing any "A New Source of Employment" Telegram Mission

Bonus Rewards for Some of The West’s Toughest Jobs

There’s high reward for high risk on the frontier. Taking on “A Tough Business” Hardcore Telegram Missions will deal out triple the usual RDO$ and XP throughout the month of April.

These differ from regular Telegram Missions in that you won’t have any aim assistance to guide you, and your foes will be tougher, more accurate with their shots, and not visible on your radar. Test your mettle, aim, determination, and will to survive and you’ll be rewarded accordingly.

To launch Telegram Missions, including “A Tough Business,” visit your local Postmaster or Camp Lockbox and collect the Telegrams sent from “J.” Open the Documents section of your Satchel, and choose from the available Missions.

Weekly Telegram Mission Bonuses

• April 5 - April 11: Complete "A One Horse Deal" to receive a Reward for 50% off a Stable Slot
• April 12 - April 18: Complete "Rich Pickings" to receive a Treasure Map leading to a haul near Calumet Ravine
• April 19 - April 25: Complete "Outrider" to receive a Reward for 30% off the Hunting Wagon
• April 26 - May 2: Complete any "A New Source of Employment" Telegram Mission to receive a rare blue Patterned Bandana

Each week this month, completing any "A New Source of Employment" Telegram Mission will result in you receiving 48 rounds of Express Rifle Ammo.

2X RDO$ and XP on Blood Money Opportunities

Read the “Letter from M” in your Satchel and visit Guido Martelli to get acquainted with the criminal underworld. Once you’ve saved up enough Capitale by completing Crimes and rummaging through the pockets of your fallen foes, launch Opportunities by speaking with Anthony Foreman, Sean Macguire, Joe, or James Langton.

Completing any of these elaborate criminal endeavors and undermining Senator Ricard’s plans for the Centennial States’ Fair will result in 2X RDO$ and XP, all month long. Plus, complete any Opportunity each week this month to receive 96 rounds of High Velocity Revolver Ammo.

2X RDO$, XP, and Gold on Call to Arms

Violent offenders are prowling the frontier looking for vulnerable outposts — defending holdouts and allies in Call to Arms will earn you 2X RDO$, XP,and Gold this whole month.

Free Community Outfit All Month Long

Don’t forget to dress for the occasion. YouTuber Dare to Game recently shared several of their favorite outfits made up of clothing and accessories available from the pages of the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue. All month, you can claim each of the following items for free to recreate Dare to Game’s rustic take on a traditional cowboy look:

• Brown Cayuga Hat
• Brown Bandana
• Burgundy Lancer Vest
• Green Everyday Shirt
• Brown Urban Gloves
• Brown Gunslinger Gun Belt
• Blue Studded Pants
• Brown Batwing Chaps
• Brown Worn Ropers Boots
• Green Woolen Sweater (male) or Flores Vest (female)

Free Fishing Rod and Bow for Rank 10 Players

Making a name for yourself on the plains is its own reward, but free gear from the shopkeeper is always welcome. Gain some renown and reach at least Rank 10 this week to receive the Fishing Rod and a Reward for a free Bow. Players who have already hit this milestone are also eligible for these gifts.

Red Dead Online Featured Series
Take part in any Weekly Featured Series this month to earn 3X RDO$ and XP, and complete weekly tasks to receive Rewards:

• April 5 - April 11: Elimination Series (Hardcore)
• April 12 - April 18: Overrun (Hardcore)
• April 19 - April 25: Takeover Series (Hardcore)
• April 26 - May 2: Shootout Series (Hardcore)

Other Bonuses and Rewards

Determined cowpokes who complete 7 Daily Challenges in one week will receive a rare green Patterned Bandana.

And there’s power in numbers — completing any mission (Telegram or otherwise) with a Persistent Posse this month will net you 5 Rewards for free Fast Travel. As an added bonus, the Persistent Posse fee has been waived for the entirety of this month's event. All Rewards will be accessible from the Benefits menu, Camp Lockbox, or at the Tailor within 72 hours.

Limited-Time Clothing

This month, the Concho Pants, Folwell Hat, and Eberhart Coat are back in stock at local stores – make sure to check them out on your next visit.

Discounts

Make sure to visit your local vendors, Tailors, Gunsmiths, and Stables to peruse their offerings for a good deal. See below for the complete list of this month’s discounted items.

• 30% off Outfits
• 30% off Role Outfits
• 30% off Chaps
• 30% off Race Horses
• 30% off all Revolvers
• 50% off Rifle Ammo
• 50% off Tomahawks
• Persistent Posse Fee waived

Prime Gaming Benefits

Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account to Prime Gaming through May 4 will receive a Reward for a free pair of select Boots, an Offer for 50% off an Elephant Rifle and a Reward for 25 Capitale.

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