Both Red Dead Redemption 1 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are top-notch games. Their huge sandboxes are densely populated with main missions, side quests, and fun activities such as hunting grizzlies and fishing. For sure, the gameplay is slow-paced but there’s something about the game’s ragdoll effects that kept us coming back to it. To that end, the topic for today is Red Dead Online.
Red Dead Online is an all-you-can-eat buffet that can be enjoyed with both friends and rivals. Player.com enjoyed many fun events, such as:
- Chasing down bounties in Red Dead Online.
- Battling outlaw gangs, which include brawlers, snipers, bombers, and more.
- Hunting down and trading exotic treasures, animals, and fish.
- Competing against or joining millions of players in the Wild West.
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Red Online Naturalist Bonuses
Double XP is one of the Naturalist perks that you get to enjoy in 2024. It essentially gives you double the usual XP and RDO$ you get when selling Samples. It also gets better with features such as:
- You get triple the RDO$ when you sell Fish.
- You get twice as much RDO$ and XP when you complete Wild Animal Kill Challenges.
- The Wildlife Photography Free Roam rewards you with 2X more XP and RDO$.
- The Fishing Series Modes also bring in twice as much RDO$ and XP.
- The Fishing Challenge Free Roam rewards players with twice as much RDO$ and XP.
That said, the Naturalist bonuses will expire on February 5, 2024. So, gamers who want to get ahead of the curve won’t get a second chance. If they do get a second chance, we hope it’s as juicy as this one. You’ll work for all of these rewards and yes, they’re meant to extend your playtime.
Unlike the regular Red Dead Redemption 2, which ended when John Marston was found by the Pinkertons, Red Dead Online is a lengthy game with regular updates. It’s a rollercoaster of perks for the new year, though we’re looking forward to GTA VI and its online mode.
The Limited Naturalist Bonuses
Some of the Naturalist Bonuses are more limited than others and for good reason. If everybody wins the same perks, then there’s no allure to owning them. However, the rarer a costume or perk is, the higher its value. Having said that, there are more limited Naturalist bonuses than there are unlimited perks.
- A Free Honor Reset awaits players who have been notoriously bad in Red Dead Redemption 2’s online mode.
- You’ll receive Weight Gain and Weight Loss Tonics.
- You’ll receive the West Hill Haven Treasure Map when you sell a Sample during the bonus period.
- Sell 5 Samples in any week to acquire the Black and Silver Morning Tail Coat.
- Finish a round of Wildlife Photography to receive 5 Legendary Animal Pheromones.
- Finish an Animal Sighting Mission and you’ll get a 40% discount on a Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item.
- Hunt or Sample a Legendary Animal before January 15, 2024, to obtain 5 Gold Bars or Vitalism Studies Pamphlet.
- Hunt or Sample a Legendary Animal from January 16-22, 2024 to get 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item.
- Hunt or Sample a Legendary Animal from January 23-29, 2024 to win a Black and Red Charro Jacket (Male) and Red Hitched Skirt (Female).
- Hunt or Sample a Legendary Animal from January 30 to February 5, 2024, to receive a Beige Raccoon Hat.
Red Dead Online’s Shortcomings
Nevertheless, Red Dead Online has its shortcomings. For one, the game isn’t regularly updated and there’s no content besides the perks above. Many gamers have abandoned the game altogether for its much more popular sibling, GTA Online. Naturally, players who prefer Red Dead Online have accused Rockstar Games of playing favourites.
If some players can lodge complaints against Rockstar Games, then we can expect some gamers to be loyal. So, even to this day, you’ll find a handful of players roaming the Wild West because it’s more beautiful than GTA V. Fast cars are the norm today, so riding horses, hunting down criminals, and searching for gold are much more alluring to some gamers.
Our Final Say: Red Dead Online Is Still a Cash Cow for Rockstar Games
Rockstar Games is the studio behind notable titles such as Bully, GTA V, and many others. They’ve mastered the art of creating immersive video games with compelling characters. Yes, their characters are always true-to-life, even down to their animations and mannerisms. We also adore the huge sandboxes in these games, especially as they’re brought to life by flora and fauna.
Red Dead Online is a standalone experience that’s available on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PCs. You’ll like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild if you love Red Dead Redemption 2. In-game, you can create your heroes and villains as you go. There’s PvP, cooperative play, and much more waiting for you in Red Dead Online.