Red Dead Online Monthly Bonuses And Limited-Time Rewards Overview

Red Dead Online, the multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2, frequently offers monthly bonuses, rewards, and discounts to encourage player engagement. These promotional events typically feature double rewards on specific activities, limited-time clothing items, and price reductions on in-game role items and services. Based on the provided documentation, the current promotional period—spanning late April through late May—offers a variety of incentives across multiple gameplay roles, including Naturalist, Bounty Hunter, Collector, Moonshiner, and Trader. This article details the specific bonuses, rewards, and discounts available during this timeframe, as well as the requirements for unlocking them.

Monthly Bonuses and Double Rewards

The current promotional cycle provides double the standard in-game currency (RDO$) and role experience points (RP) for participating in specific activities. These bonuses apply to the following categories:

• Naturalist Sample Sales: Players selling samples to the Naturalist role will receive double the usual payout.
• Bounty Hunter Missions: This bonus applies to Legendary, Infamous, and Regular Bounty Hunter missions.
• Collector Set Sales: Selling complete collector sets yields double the normal reward.
• Moonshine Sales: Successfully delivering moonshine shipments results in double the standard profit.
• Trader Sales: Delivering goods as part of the Trader role grants double the usual earnings.
• Featured Series: Participation in the weekly Featured Series playlists also grants double RDO$ and RP.

These bonuses are designed to allow players to accumulate in-game wealth and experience at an accelerated rate during the promotional period.

Weekly Rewards and Login Bonuses

Players can earn specific clothing items and discount offers by completing designated tasks or simply logging in during the promotional period. The rewards are distributed based on specific actions taken within the game.

Immediate Login Rewards

Upon logging in during the promotional period, players are eligible to receive the following items:

• Benbow Jacket (Brown): All players who log in receive this jacket.
• Calhoun Boots (Red): Moonshiners who have played at least one Moonshiner Story Mission and log in receive these boots.
• Red Plaid Cap: Awarded for sampling a Legendary Animal.
• Gray Boutell Hat: Awarded for completing all Trader Daily Challenges.
• White Griffith Chaps: Awarded for completing all Collector Daily Challenges.
• Black MacBay Jacket: Awarded for completing all Bounty Hunter Daily Challenges.

Weekly Challenge Rewards

Specific weekly challenges offer discount offers as rewards for completing tasks. The documentation outlines the following weekly structure:

• April 29 - May 5: Hunt a Legendary Animal to receive an offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Trader Role Item.
• May 6 - May 12: Gather three Collectibles to receive an offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Bounty Hunter Role Item. (Note: The documentation cuts off here, but implies a similar structure for subsequent weeks).
• Deduction: Based on the pattern established in the first two weeks, players can expect similar weekly challenges that reward them with percentage-based discounts on role-specific items.

Returning Limited-Time Clothing and Community Outfit

During this promotional period, specific clothing items from previous limited-time events return to the in-game catalog. Additionally, a community-designed outfit is available for purchase.

Returning Limited-Time Clothing

The following items are available for a limited time:

• Outfits: The Danube Outfit, The Tasman Outfit.
• Headwear: Folwell Hat.
• Coats: Eberhart Coat.
• Legwear: Darned Stockings.
• Accessories: Shaffer Chaps.

Community Outfit

A community-curated outfit consists of the following pieces:

• Headwear: Tiltham Hat.
• Tops:
  • Salcedo Shirt (Male) / Goodale Shirtwaist (Female).
  • Opulent Vest (Male) / Chambliss Corset (Female).
• Pants: Bandito Pants.
• Footwear:
  • Blackburn Boots (Male) / Aguirre Boots (Female).

Featured Series Calendar

The Featured Series rotates weekly, offering different game modes and providing double rewards. The schedule for the current period is as follows:

• April 29 - May 5: Hardcore Pro Series 2.
• May 6 - May 12: Shootout Series.
• May 13 - May 19: Takeover Series.
• May 20 - May 26: Explosive Series.
• May 27 - June 2: Hardcore Pro Series 3.

Discounts and Price Reductions

Significant discounts are available on various in-game services, role unlocks, and items. These are categorized by the amount of the discount.

100% Off

• Fast Travel: Fast travel costs are waived entirely during the promotional period.

5 Gold Bars Off

Players receive a 5 Gold Bar discount on the following purchases:

• Collector's Bag.
• Butcher's Table.
• Moonshine Shack.
• Naturalist Sample Kit.
• Bounty Hunter License.
• Prestigious Bounty Hunter License.

50% Off

Items and expansions available at half price include:

• Moonshiner Bar Expansion.
• Bolas.
• Melee Weapons.
• Throwing Knives.
• Hunting Knife Style Customizations.
• Varmint Rifle.
• Sedative Ammo.
• Bandanas.

30% Off

• Role Horses: All role-specific horses.
• Role Outfits: All role-specific outfits.

25% Off

• General Outfits: All standard outfits available in the catalog.

Additional Role Offers

The documentation mentions a specific offer related to Bounty Hunter missions. Completing a Legendary Bounty Mission provides an offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Bounty Hunter Role Item. This appears to be a recurring reward mechanism, similar to the weekly challenges, though the specific time window for this offer is not explicitly defined in the provided text.

Conclusion

The current promotional period in Red Dead Online offers a robust set of incentives for players across all major roles. By participating in double-reward activities, completing daily and weekly challenges, and logging in during the event window, players can secure significant amounts of in-game currency, experience, and exclusive cosmetic items. The combination of returning limited-time clothing and substantial discounts on role progression items provides both new and veteran players with opportunities to enhance their in-game experience.

Sources

1. GTA Base - Red Dead Online Role Bonuses
2. Steam Community - Red Dead Online Discussion