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Red Dead Redemption 2 — patch notes and updates

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Hit the Gravy Train by Completing Trader Sales in Red Dead Online2026-03-31These are boomtimes for fearless entrepreneurs willing to do what it takes to obtain animal carcasses and pelts across the wilderness and swamps of the frontier. Earn 3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on all Trader Sales, plus garner additional bonuses. Complete five Trader Sales to receive the Fortune Buckle and complete all your Trader Daily Challenges to receive the Tennessee Walker Camp Flag. Prominent Traders who reach Rank 20 will receive the Burdall Hat. 3X RDO$, GOLD, AND XP ON CALL TO ARMS Join a small defense force and fight through ten waves of increasingly dangerous enemies as you defend holdouts and hapless locals in Call to Arms. Visit t
Wrangle Double Rewards Selling Moonshine in Red Dead Online2026-03-03Fire the still and quench locals’ thirst for the hard stuff to earn 2X RDO$, XP, and Role XP completing Moonshiner Sales this month in Red Dead Online. Successfully complete a Moonshiner Sale to receive the green Torbay Vest. Practiced Moonshiners who reach Level 20 will receive the brown Ortega Vest for playing Red Dead Online anytime through March 30. Successfully freeing up smuggling routes by destroying a Revenue Agent Blockade this month will get you the white Cossack Hat. This month’s weekly rewards include: - March 3 – 9: Complete “Blood Is Thicker Than ‘Shine” Moonshine Story Mission to receive the tan Porter Jacket - March 10 – 16: C
Crime Pays in Red Dead Online with Triple Rewards on Blood Money Opportunities2026-02-03Guido Martelli, right hand man to the notorious mob boss Angelo Bronte, invites you to join the dangerous ranks of the criminal underworld. Earn the racket’s respect by completing Crime Contracts for Martelli’s contacts to then execute more elaborate (and lucrative) Blood Money Opportunities to reap 3X RDO$, Gold, and XP through March 2. 2X RDO$, ROLE XP, AND XP ON COLLECTOR SET SALES Fortune favors the bold, but it also rewards the determined. Those selling complete Collector Sets to Madam Nazar will get Double RDO$ and XP this month. 3X PAYOUTS FOR DISCOVERING COLLECTIBLES AND IN COLLECTOR FREE ROAM EVENTS Leave no stone, corpse, or persona
Corral Bounty Hunter Bonuses in Red Dead Online2026-01-06Criminals are riding high across Red Dead Online, and someone ought to bring them down a peg or two. Clean up the frontier’s ne’er-do-wells high and low to earn 3X RDO$, Role XP, and XP turning in Regular Bounties and 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP for Legendary and Infamous Bounties. Successfully turn in a Legendary Bounty to get your hands on the Harshaw Gauntlets. For those who wish to dispense frontier justice in gentlemanly apparel, Bounty Hunters of Rank 25 or higher who play Red Dead Online this month will receive the white Clairborn Coat. See below for weekly rewards on offer throughout this month: - January 6 – 12: Complete three Bounty Missi
Ring in the Holidays with a Festive New Showdown in Red Dead Online2025-12-03Dash through the snow in Head for the Hills (Dodge a Bullet), returning to Red Dead Online’s Featured Series with a festive new map at Ewing Basin. Defenders use higher ground and long-range weapons to pick Runners off one at a time as they rush for the Safehouse. Receive 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP in a collection of Head for the Hills maps as part of the Featured Series through December 8. Winning one also grants you a Reward for three Gold Bars. Elsewhere on the frontier, holiday cheer abounds as winter intensifies throughout the month. Visit your Camp, Moonshine Shack, and even the cobbled streets of Saint Denis to enjoy a bit of festive ambien
Celebrate Thanksgiving and Cultivate Trader Rewards in Red Dead Online2025-11-04November brings an increasing chill and the bounty of Thanksgiving to the frontier. Prepare for the holiday feast by hunting for turkeys and other wildlife, making plenty selling Perfect Carcasses, completing Trader Sales, and more in Red Dead Online. In the spirit of Thanksgiving generosity, all Saloons are offering free food, drink, and provisions from November 25 through December 1. Persistent Posse Setup Fees are also waived, so rustle up some friendly faces and mosey up to the bar. DOUBLE REWARDS FOR TRADERS Careful with your aim and weapon choice — Traders who land a clean kill on their prey can earn 2X Trader Materials selling Perfect
Halloween Season Returns to Red Dead Online2025-10-09A cold wind rattles across the frontier, as the uncanny gloom of Halloween settles on the West. The sudden chill brings a shudder to the spine and the promise of rich rewards for those willing to face down what’s lurking after dark. Take part in All Hallows’ Call to Arms, paying out 3X RDO$, Gold, and XP, and move quickly between battles, raids, and investigations with Fast Travel fees waived. Plus, there’s 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on all Telegram Missions and The Halloween Pass 2 returns — ensuring there’s more than enough reason to keep your weapons close and your wits about you. 3X REWARDS IN NEW CALL TO ARMS BATTLEGROUNDS Hold your ground ag
Discover Rare Collectibles in Red Dead Online and Unearth Bonuses2025-09-02The peaks and valleys of the American hinterland hide many things. Some are valuable, some are deadly… some are both. Satisfy Madam Nazar’s desire for ancient artifacts by delivering her complete Collector Sets in exchange for 2X RDO$, Role XP, and XP on Collector Set Sales. Fast Travel fees are also waived through October 6, making it easier than ever to traverse the frontier in search of antiquities. 3X RDO$ AND XP ON SALVAGE AND CONDOR EGG FREE ROAM EVENTS Keep watch for Collector Free Roam Events while you explore. Join in and get 3X RDO$ and XP through October 6 for finding the most collectibles in Salvage, or locating the prized Condor
Deliver Justice as a Bounty Hunter to Earn Bonuses and Discounts2025-08-06Bring fugitives to justice this month to earn extra rewards across Bounty Hunter activities. Earn 3X RDO$ and XP on Regular Bounties, and 2X Gold, RDO$, and XP on Legendary and Infamous Bounty Missions. Finish all Bounty Hunter Daily Challenges for two days in a row to receive the gray and blue Morning Tail Coat. BOUNTY HUNTER DISCOUNTS Take advantage of 5 Gold Bars off Bounty Hunter and Prestigious Bounty Hunter Licenses, 40% off a selection of Bounty Hunter Outfits and the Prestigious Bounty Hunter’s LeMat Revolver Weapon Variant, and 50% off Bounty Hunter Wagons and Wagon Tints through September 1. 2X RDO$ AND XP ON CALL TO ARMS Defend set
Strange Tales of the West Emerge in Red Dead Online2025-07-02Author Theodore Levin can’t believe the rumors and missives he’s been receiving from the four corners of the American frontier. He’s working on an anthology of these unexplained and weird phenomena and he needs your help investigating the wildest claims that cross his desk. Strange Tales of the West will require steely resolve and courage in the face of the odd, twisted, and downright supernatural. Embark upon these four new Telegram Missions by picking up Mr. Levin’s letter at any Post Office or from your Camp’s Lockbox, then opening it via your Satchel or launching Telegram Missions from your Player Menu. STRANGE TALES OF THE PLAGUE There a
Evade Enemy Fire in the New Dodge a Bullet Twist on Head for the Hills2025-06-04Make a mad dash as bullets whizz overhead in the all-new Head for the Hills (Dodge a Bullet) Showdown mode. Outlaws can also earn hard-won peace by clearing out Gang Hideouts, taking on Free Roam Missions, and stepping into dynamic Free Roam Events for big payouts. Get 3X RDO$ and XP on a new Featured Series lineup, tackle challenges for weekly rewards, build out your fishing kit with half off essential equipment, and more — all through June 30. 3X GOLD ON NEW HEAD FOR THE HILLS (DODGE A BULLET) Brace for impact in Head for the Hills (Dodge a Bullet), a new high-stakes twist on the classic Red Dead Online Showdown mode. Runners must race acro
Big Bonuses for All Specialist Roles in Red Dead Online2025-04-30The entire frontier economy is roaring in Red Dead Online this month. Bounty Hunters are hauling in targets by the dozen, Traders are cashing in on rising demand with stockpiles of prized pelts, and Collectors are roaming the land in search of hidden treasures. Meanwhile, Moonshiners are keeping their deliveries one step ahead of the law while Naturalists are tracking down and sampling rare creatures. Earn bonuses and rewards across all Specialist Roles, explore the map for free while Fast Travel Fees are waived, claim a fashionable Community-Inspired Outfit, and more through June 2. 2X RDO$ AND XP ON COLLECTOR SET SALES Madam Nazar loves the
Traders Set to Prosper This Month with Role Bonuses in Red Dead Online2025-04-02Stock the frontier with premium pelts, hides, and more — for the right price, of course. Offload your inventory for 3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Trader Sales, turning hard work into hefty payouts. Stay ambitious and complete at least five Sales to earn a Reward for a free pair of Boots. Meanwhile, defending a train loaded with valuable cargo and keeping raiders at bay in the Trade Route Free Roam Event will earn 3X RDO$ and XP. COMPLETE ALL DAILY CHALLENGES FOR 2X GOLD Maintain your streak and complete all your Daily Challenges. Whether you’re hunting, crafting, or taking down bounties, every task brings you closer to bigger rewards with 2X Go
Posse Up and Get Paid Extra for Moving Moonshine in Red Dead Online2025-03-12The law is desperate to lock down the transport of illicit swill that’s moving around the West’s margins. As St. Patrick’s Day draws near and barrooms swell with crowds of thirsty customers, it’ll take brave souls and steady hands to fight off Revenue Agents and safely deliver your high-proof payload. Having backup from members of your Persistent Posse will come in handy. MOONSHINER BONUSES Assist Maggie Fike in setting up a successful bootlegging operation — and exact her revenge — in Moonshiner Story Missions, dishing out 3X RDO$ and XP. Once you’re up and running with an operational still, offloading your homebrewed hooch in Moonshiner Sal
Boundless Opportunities Await Bounty Hunters on the Frontier2025-02-05Bounty Hunters are spoiled for choices this month as they reap extra rewards and carve out their legacy in the West. Track down elusive targets in Legendary and Infamous Bounty Missions to earn 3X RDO$, Gold, and XP. Regular Bounty Missions are also offering 3X RDO$ and Role XP to those who answer the call of frontier justice. Rise through the ranks of the Bounty Hunter Role to unlock exclusive treasures — log in and hit Level 30 by March 3 to claim the striking red Vaquero Baroque Spurs. Show your grit by completing all Bounty Hunter Daily Challenges during any day before March 3 and you’ll earn the bold red Menasco Hat as a mark of your ded
Ring in the New Year with Red Dead Online Blood Money and Collector Bonuses2025-01-08The frontier’s budding organized crime scene pays handsomely in Red Dead Online this month with Blood Money Opportunities awarding 3X RDO$, Gold, and XP. Plus, tackle Blood Money Contracts to earn 2X RDO$ and XP through February 3. As an added bonus, complete any Blood Money Opportunity through February 3 to receive a pair of stylish blue Tied Pants. With a new year underway, the time is right to step outside of traditional routines and boundaries to explore in search of opportunity. And there's no better place than the vast frontier of the five states — with Fast Travel fees waived to aid your daring adventures. 3X RDO$ AND XP ON FREE ROAM E
Celebrate Thanksgiving Season in Red Dead Online with Trader Bonuses2024-11-06Traders play a key role during this time of year across the frontier, supplying pelts, hides, and more to ensure the warmth and joy of the holiday season as winter approaches. This month, Traders can look forward to boosted rewards and exclusive bonuses for keeping their inventories well-stocked and contributing to the season of unity, gratitude, and abundance. Stock up on Perfect Carcasses, Pelts, Skins, and Hides to earn 2X Trader Materials — just in time for the onset of colder weather. Sell your goods and enjoy 2X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on all Trader Sales. Plus, feast your eyes on a selection of returning Limited-Time Clothing, a new Feat
Halloween Inspired Terror Sweeps Across Red Dead Online2024-10-03Dark forces descend on the frontier, bringing a bounty of treats to Red Dead Online today that include new Bodyguard Telegram Missions, Moonshiners Bonuses, and more. NEW BODYGUARD TELEGRAM MISSIONS The beginning of October brings three new Bodyguard Telegram Missions. Escort a driver and client through hostile territory, guard a wealthy resident during a chaotic night out, and protect a novice hunter from poachers and wild animals to ensure their survival in the wilderness. Put your skills to the test in both the city and the countryside, and earn 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP on these new missions and all Telegram Missions through November 4. See f
Earn Double Rewards on All Bounty Missions and Bounty Hunter Free Roam Events2024-09-03Balance the scales of justice by taking on the role of a Bounty Hunter and coming face to face with the West’s most wanted Legendary and Infamous Bounties, reaping rewards to the tune of 2X RDO$, Gold, and XP through September 30. Burgeoning Bounty Hunters looking to up their body count can climb the ranks by wrangling regular Bounty Missions, which are also paying out 2X RDO$, XP, and Role XP. Find your nearest Bounty Board to identify targets and start hunting. 2X RDO$, ROLE XP, AND ABILITY CARD XP ON BOUNTY HUNTER FREE ROAM EVENTS Comb large areas for targets in Manhunt or defend towns against reprobates storming en masse in Day of Reckoni
Earn Collector Bonuses Including Triple Rewards on Collectible Set Sales2024-07-31Set off to locate rare Collectibles for Madam Nazar who will pay handsomely for your deliveries with a host of bonuses and rewards this month in Red Dead Online. This month, she’s feeling extra generous — especially for those unearthing full sets — by offering 3X RDO$ and XP in return for Collectible Set Sales. Plus, roam the frontier and keep an eye out for Collector Free Roam Events rewarding 3X RDO$ and XP through September 2. 3X ROLE XP FOR DISCOVERING COLLECTIBLES Open your eyes to new discoveries along your travels and climb the ranks with 3X Role XP for Discovering Collectibles. In addition, eagle-eyed Collectors who procure three Coll