Ring in the Holidays with a Festive New Showdown in Red Dead Online
Dash 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$, Gold, and XP in a collection of Head for the Hills maps as part of the Featured Series through December 8. Winning one also grants you a Reward for three Gold Bars.
Elsewhere on the frontier, holiday cheer abounds as winter intensifies throughout the month. Visit your Camp, Moonshine Shack, and even the cobbled streets of Saint Denis to enjoy a bit of festive ambience. For those more naughty than nice, the Krampus Shotgun variant also returns for the holidays.
2X RDO$, XP, AND GOLD ON A MERRY CALL TO ARMS
Fight through waves of humbugs and reprobates in a seasonal version of a beloved Showdown Mode in A Merry Call to Arms, with a new standoff at Fort Wallace and nine returning maps, all paying out 2X RDO$, XP, and Gold through January 5. Check your Camp Lockbox or the local Post Office for Telegrams containing the details.
Receive the Red Morning Tail Coat for reaching Wave 4 and earn an Offer for 10 Gold Bars off any Role Initiation Item by reaching Wave 8 this month.
3X RDO$, XP, AND ROLE XP ON SAMPLE SALES
Safely tranquilizing and sampling local wildlife then Selling Samples to conservationist Harriet Davenport will result in 3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP this month while preserving the ecosystem’s natural life cycle.
Sample a Legendary Animal to get the Prowler Hat, and sell any sample to Harriet to receive the Amador Pants. Meanwhile, Rank 20 Naturalists can log in any time this month to receive the Amador Coat.
Celebrate Thanksgiving and Cultivate Trader Rewards in Red Dead Online
November brings an increasing chill and the bounty of Thanksgiving to the frontier. Prepare for the holiday feast by hunting for turkeys and other wildlife, making plenty selling Perfect Carcasses, completing Trader Sales, and more in Red Dead Online.
In the spirit of Thanksgiving generosity, all Saloons are offering free food, drink, and provisions from November 25 through December 1. Persistent Posse Setup Fees are also waived, so rustle up some friendly faces and mosey up to the bar.
DOUBLE REWARDS FOR TRADERS
Careful with your aim and weapon choice — Traders who land a clean kill on their prey can earn 2X Trader Materials selling Perfect Carcasses, Pelts, Skins, and Hides to Cripps this month. Once you’ve stocked up on sellable goods, completing Trader Sales will pay out 2X RDO$, XP, and Role XP.
3X RDO$ AND XP ON TRADE ROUTE
It can’t all be good news for enterprising entrepreneurs, though. Outlaws caught wind of these rising fortunes and want a cut. Guard a train loaded heavy with goods and shoot raiding bandits to earn 3X RDO$ and XP participating in the Trade Route Free Roam Event.
TURKEYS IN HIGH DEMAND
Thanksgiving means a bird on every table and soaring prices for hunters stalking the season’s poultry: Turkey Sales to any Butcher will pay out a whopping 10X RDO$ from November 25 through December 1.
A 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 against relentless waves of supernatural foes in All Hallows’ Call to Arms, now delivering 3X Gold, RDO$, and XP. Two new battlegrounds at Van Horn and the Bronte Mansion join the roster, with additional variations also available this month.
Reach Wave 4 to receive the Rafferty Eyepatch from Outlaw Pass 4, and Wave 8 to claim the crimson and charcoal Nacogdoches Saddle — both delivered within 72 hours.
2X RDO$ AND XP ON THE FEATURED SERIES
The Featured Series moves into October’s most infamous fright-filled modes, all doling out 2X RDO$ and XP through November 3:
- October 7 – 13: Halloween Series – Fear of the Dark - October 14 – 20: Spoils of War Series – All Hallows Edition - October 21 – 27: Halloween Series – Dead of Night - October 28 – November 3: Hardcore Halloween Series – Fear of the Dark
Plus, win in the Featured Series this month to score a white Fernwater Coat and play with a Persistent Posse to get an Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Moonshiner Role Item through November 3.
Strange Tales of the West Emerge in Red Dead Online
Author 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 are stories of a malady spreading among the people of Armadillo, turning them into shambling undead. It’ll fall on you to retrieve several of these diseased corpses for scientific examination, if you can avoid infection and fend off attacks from a resurgent cell of nearby cultists.
STRANGE TALES OF MODERN SCIENCE
A nearby man of science claims he’s created artificial life that stalks the grounds of Braithwaite Manor, killing those curious or unfortunate enough to stumble upon it. Bring the strange experiment to light by discovering its secrets and destroying any automata that put up a fight.
STRANGE TALES OF THE BAYOU
Something unholy lurks in the swamps of Lagras. Explore at your own risk, be wary of ambushes by Swamp Folk who call those wetlands home, and bring the swamp creature back for Theodore.
STRANGE TALES OF THE WILDERNESS
Investigate reports of a missing scientist last seen conducting strange research on a crew of murderers in Tall Trees. When the operation goes sideways, you’ll need to use your survival skills to find weapons, craft items, and hunt for food, all while tracking down the scientist and his captors.
3X GOLD, RDO$, AND XP ON TELEGRAM MISSIONS
Venture out to dispense frontier justice on behalf of characters both honorable and deplorable in Telegram Missions, including the new Strange Tales of the West Missions, to receive 3X Gold, RDO$, and XP through August 4.
Evade Enemy Fire in the New Dodge a Bullet Twist on Head for the Hills
Make 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 across treacherous terrain to reach their Safehouse. Meanwhile, Defenders will occupy a vantage point with long-range firepower and eliminate the Runners one-by-one.
Earn 3X Gold through June 30, plus boosted RDO$ and XP during the first two weeks as part of the Featured Series calendar.
3X XP ON GANG HIDEOUTS
Flush out dangerous outlaws holed up in camps, caves, and crumbling cabins by raiding Gang Hideouts and get 3X XP for your clean-up efforts.
Big Bonuses for All Specialist Roles in Red Dead Online
The 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 rare and the remarkable. Bring her complete sets of collectibles this month and she will reward your efforts with 2X RDO$ and XP on Collector Set Sales. Complete all your Collector Daily Challenges to receive the white Griffith Chaps as a reward for your admirable work ethic.
2X RDO$ AND XP ON NATURALIST SAMPLE SALES
Naturalists can double their earnings this month with 2X RDO$ and XP on all Sample Sales. Equip the Varmint Rifle and load up on .22 Sedative Ammo — both 50% off — to track and sample your targets. Plus, sample a Legendary Animal to earn a red Plaid Cap.
Traders Set to Prosper This Month with Role Bonuses in Red Dead Online
Stock 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 Gold completion bonus through April 28.
3X GOLD, RDO$, AND XP ON THE FEATURED SERIES
Tear through Races, hone your precision in a bow-and-arrow showdown, and more action-packed faceoffs in this month’s Featured Series rotation:
- April 1 – 7: Race Series - April 8 – 14: Bow and Arrow Series - April 15 – 21: Race Series 2 - April 22 – 28: Contrast Series – Open Target Races and Overrun
Posse Up and Get Paid Extra for Moving Moonshine in Red Dead Online
The law is desperate to lock down the transport of illicit swill that’s moving around the West’s margins. As St. Patrick’s Day draws near and barrooms swell with crowds of thirsty customers, it’ll take brave souls and steady hands to fight off Revenue Agents and safely deliver your high-proof payload. Having backup from members of your Persistent Posse will come in handy.
MOONSHINER BONUSES
Assist Maggie Fike in setting up a successful bootlegging operation — and exact her revenge — in Moonshiner Story Missions, dishing out 3X RDO$ and XP. Once you’re up and running with an operational still, offloading your homebrewed hooch in Moonshiner Sales will earn you 2X RDO$ and Role XP.
TRIPLE XP ON GANG HIDEOUTS
Be careful out there — yours isn’t the only Posse striking it out on the frontier. Locating and clearing Gang Hideouts will bring a semblance of calm and reward you with 3X XP through March 31.
Boundless Opportunities Await Bounty Hunters on the Frontier
Bounty 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 dedication.
3X RDO$ AND XP ON DAY OF RECKONING AND MANHUNT FREE ROAM EVENTS
Saddle up, sharpen your aim, and fan the hammer while joining Day of Reckoning and Manhunt Free Roam Events for 3X RDO$ and XP.
Additionally, participating in either of these two events will land you an Offer for 50% off a Double Bandolier through March 3.
Ring in the New Year with Red Dead Online Blood Money and Collector Bonuses
The 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 EVENTS
Look out for Free Roam Events that may occur as you journey across the vast frontier. Joining in will reward you with 3X RDO$ and XP through February 3. Complete a Round of the Salvage or Condor Egg Free Roam Events and you’ll net yourself a Reward for the Lost Jewelry Collector Map to sweeten the deal.
