New content comes toRed Dead Onlinethis week. Players can take part in the new Dockside Contracts, as well as major events between now and early August.
Rockstar announced the new update in a Twitter post on Tuesday, with full details published on the developer’s website. In addition to the new Dockside Contract missions,Red Dead Onlineplayers can also hunt for a legendary ruby known as the Ember of the East. Players who find it before August 2 gain access to exclusive rewards.
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Dockside Contracts are three new missions available fromRed Dead Online’sBlood Money Contacts. Completing all three unlocks a fourth mission in the New Orleans-inspired city of Saint Denis. Players will have to learn the details for themselves, but Rockstar hints it involves a heist of a local shipping company. Given that they’re Blood Money missions, it stands to reason players will be helping the local mob expand their business interests. Hopefully, though, Rockstarfixed some boating-related bugsbefore committing to an aquatic-heavy update.
The other main addition is the new Ember of the East Opportunity. Players will hear rumors that the titular gemstone is hidden somewhere in the mining town of Annesburg. Again, Rockstar is keeping its cards close to its vest. However, the ruby seems to have something to do with a feud between the mine foreman and Senator’s liaison. Tactful players can gather clues around town, rewarding those who keep their tempers cool and eyes open. However, those who prefer the direct approach can attempt to steal the Ember by force.
Either way,Red Dead Onlineplayers can earn exclusive rewards by retrieving the Ember of the East. Those who complete the Opportunity by August 2 unlock a free Off-Hand Holster. Players that like a challenge can also attempt the Opportunity in Ruthless Mode. In addition to the Money, Gold, and XP bonus, retrieving the Ember on Ruthlesslets players purchase an exclusive hatfrom traveling merchant Madam Nazar.
Meanwhile,players in the mood for sharpshooting and gunslingingcan still participate in The Quick Draw Club No. 1. The premium event is available through August 9 and features 25 ranks of rewards. These include the exclusive Whitchurch Cattleman Revolver Variant. Additionally,Red Dead Onlineplayers who purchase all four installments get a free pass to the Halloween Event later this year.
Finally, Rockstar also announced special in-game discounts available this week only. All standard outfits and repeaters are 40% and 30% off, respectively. Meanwhile, the entrepreneurially inclined can save five Gold Bars when buying the Butcher Tableneeded to unlock the Trader role. Rockstar is also waving Camp Fees this week.
Red Dead Onlineis available on PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One.
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