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.

An array of bonuses for Naturalists come to the frontier this month, including double payouts on Naturalist Free Roam Events and Naturalist Sample Sales.

Plus, steep discounts are available on the Naturalist’s Sample Kit through July 31 for players ready to start researching and protecting the wildlife of the five states.

Full highlights from this month’s update include:

• Double RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Free Roam Events and Naturalist Sample Sales
• Double XP and Role XP on Legendary Animal Sighting Missions
• Double RDO$, Gold and XP on the Featured Series
• Free Community Outfit assembled by RanaAzul  of the RedDeadFashion subreddit
• Featured Series Calendar:
  • July 11 – 17: Head for the Hills Series (Hardcore)
  • July 18 – 24: Plunder and Spoils of War Series (Hardcore)
  • July 25 – 31: Lemoyne Series
• Weekly Rewards for selling a Sample to Harriet:
  • July 11 – 17: An Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item
  • July 18 – 24: An Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item
  • July 25 –31: A Reward for a Lake Isabella Treasure Map
• Monthly Rewards:
  • Complete a Blood Money Opportunity to receive the Morales Vest in brown
  • Craft a Coat or Trinket at Gus’ Store to receive 42 rounds of Buckshot Incendiary Shotgun Shells
  • Complete a round of Wildlife Photography to receive the Raccoon Hat in tan
  • Hunt any Legendary Animal to receive the tan Diamondback Hat
  • Sample any Legendary Animal to receive the limited-time Furred Gloves in tan and black
  • All Naturalists who play Red Dead Online this month will receive 2 Potent Predator Bait and 2 Potent Herbivore Bait
• Discounts:
  • 10 Gold Bars off the Naturalist’s Sample Kit
  • 30% off Novice and Promising Naturalist Role Items, Gus’ Garment Sets and Trinkets, all Chaps, and Repeaters
  • 35% off the Fishing Rod; River, Lake, and Swamp Lures; and Special River, Special Lake, Special Swamp, and Special Spinner Lures
  • 40% off Potent Herbivore and Potent Predator Bait Pamphlets; the Advanced Camera; Bow, Pistol, and Rifle Ammo; and Kentucky Saddler, Morgan, and Tennessee Walker Riding Horses

Commune with Wildlife and Thrive as a Naturalist in Red Dead Online

Surrounding the frontier’s burgeoning and bustling towns are packs of animals coexisting with their human counterparts. While some may see these splendid creatures only as a meal source or covering against a forthcoming winter, Naturalists who take a more discerning approach to the wildlife inhabiting the five states will reap the rewards with Double RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Sample Sales, Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events, and more through July 31.

Naturalist Bonuses

Ardent Naturalists know that hunting and poaching aren’t the most fitting ways to benefit from up-close encounters with wild animals. Those who’ve visited Strawberry to acquire the Naturalist’s Sample Kit (10 Gold Bars off through July 31) understand that there are greater rewards in researching or protecting the fauna of the frontier.

There's also nothing quite like coming face to face with a Moonstone Wolf, Sapa Cougar, or another Legendary Animal. Naturalists who reach Rank 5 will be able to launch Legendary Animal Sighting Missions from Harriet’s tent, handing out 2X XP and Role XP. Protect the Sapa Cougar, Moonstone Wolf and more to earn 2X RDO$ and XP on Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events.

2X RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Sample Sales

Extract and deliver an assorted mix of animal samples by using non-lethal sedative ammunition to tranquilize your targets. Deliver your findings to conservationist Harriet Davenport to earn Double Rewards from Naturalist Sample Sales this month.

Additionally, selling a sample to Harriet each week will earn you the following rewards:

• July 11 – 17: An Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item
• July 18 – 24: An Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item
• July 25 –31: A Reward for a Lake Isabella Treasure Map

2X RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Free Roam Events

In addition to the Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events, keep an eye out for invites to the Wild Animal Tagging and Wildlife Photographer Free Roam Events, also awarding Double RDO$ and XP.

Bonus Rewards

Beyond traversing the wilds in search of rare beasts, there are more ways to earn extras and rewards this month by taking on an assortment of other activities, including the following:

• Complete a Blood Money Opportunity to receive the Morales Vest in brown
• Craft a Coat or Trinket at Gus’ Store to receive 42 rounds of Buckshot Incendiary Shotgun Shells
• Complete a round of Wildlife Photography to receive the Raccoon Hat in tan
• Hunt any Legendary Animal to receive the tan Diamondback Hat
• Sample any Legendary Animal to receive the limited-time Furred Gloves in tan and black
• All Naturalists who play Red Dead Online this month will receive 2 Potent Predator Bait and 2 Potent Herbivore Bait

All Offers and Rewards will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.

Featured Series Calendar

Put your competitive skills to the utmost test in the Featured Series to earn Double Rewards this month.

• July 11 – 17: Head for the Hills Series (Hardcore)
• July 18 – 24: Plunder and Spoils of War Series (Hardcore)
• July 25 – 31: Lemoyne Series

Free Community-Inspired Outfit

Blend in with your surroundings in this elegant look created by RanaAzul  of the RedDeadFashion subreddit,  an ensemble befitting an avid researcher, gardener, and party guest alike. Visit the General Store, participating Tailors, or order the following pieces from the Catalogue to collect the garments necessary to complete this look for free:

• Puff Tie
• Cuffed Town Pants
• Traditional Vest
• Frill Shirtwaist (Female)  or Collar Overshirt (Male)
• Riding Habit Jacket (Female)  or Worsted Coat (Male)
• Homestead Boots (Female)  or Cobbled Boots (Male)
• Sagemoor Hat — Naturalists at Rank 5 or above can claim The Sagemoor  Outfit for free this month to get this stylish chapeau.

Discounts

• Naturalist’s Sample Kit – 10 Gold Bars off
• Novice and Promising Naturalist Role Items – 30% off
• Gus’ Garment Sets and Trinkets – 30% off
• Potent Herbivore and Potent Predator Bait Pamphlets – 40% off
• Fishing Rod – 35%
• Special River, Special Lake, Special Swamp, and Special Spinner Lures – 35% off
• River, Lake, and Swamp Lures – 35% off
• Advanced Camera – 40% off
• Repeaters – 30% off
• Bow, Pistol, and Rifle Ammo – 40% off
• Kentucky Saddler, Morgan, and Tennessee Walker Riding Horses – 40% off
• All Chaps, including the returning Shaffer Chaps – 30% off

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