Red Dead Online Kicks Off 2026 with Massive Bounty Hunter Event

Happy New Year, outlaws! Rockstar Games is ringing in 2026 with a bang, dedicating the first month of the year to the lawless frontier's most lucrative profession: Bounty Hunting.

Running from January 6th through February 2nd, this month-long event offers seasoned veterans and fresh-faced gunslingers alike the chance to rake in serious RDO$, Gold, and XP. Whether you are hauling in common criminals or legendary targets, it’s time to polish your badge and saddle up.

Big Bonuses for Bounty Hunters

The core of this month’s event is a substantial boost to payouts for Bounty Hunter activities. If you've been looking to level up your role or pad your wallet, now is the time.

• 3X RDO$, Role XP, and XP on Regular Bounty Missions.

• 2X RDO$, XP, and Gold on Legendary and Infamous Bounty Missions.

• 3X RDO$ and XP on "Day of Reckoning" and "Manhunt" Free Roam Events.

• 3X RDO$ and XP on the Featured Series.

Monthly & Weekly Rewards

Rockstar is incentivizing consistent play with a slate of rare apparel and useful items.

Month-Long Rewards (Jan 6 – Feb 2):

• Prestigious Bounty Hunters (Rank 25+): Log in to receive the white Clairborn Coat (originally from Outlaw Pass 1).

• Manhunt / Day of Reckoning Participants: Receive the Gable Charm (Outlaw Pass 4).

• Legendary Bounty Completion: Receive the Harshaw Gauntlets (Outlaw Pass 2).

• Featured Series Win: Earn the Black Morales Vest.

Weekly Rotations:

• Jan 6 – 12: Complete 3 Bounty Missions for a San Luis Shore Treasure Map.

• Jan 13 – 19: Complete all Bounty Hunter Daily Challenges for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Bounty Hunter Role Item.

• Jan 20 – 26: Complete 3 Bounty Missions for 50% off a Weapon.

• Jan 27 – Feb 2: Players Rank 50+ who log in get the beige Torranca Coat.

Featured Series Calendar

Sharpen your aim in the weekly rotating competitive modes:

• Jan 6 – 12: Hardcore Pro Series

• Jan 13 – 19: Shootout Series

• Jan 20 – 26: Hardcore Last Stand

• Jan 27 – Feb 2: Contrast Series

Discounts & Sales

For those looking to get into the profession, the barrier to entry has never been lower.

• 5 Gold Bars off the Bounty Hunter License and Prestigious Bounty Hunter License.

• 50% off Bolas and Throwing Knives.

• 40% off Bounty Hunter Outfits, Bounty Wagons (including tints), Breton & Work Horses, Shotguns, Boots, Shirts, and Dresses.

Community Outfit & Returning Clothing

Fashion-forward cowboys can claim a free community-inspired outfit created by user vsblicky. The ensemble includes the Cayuga Hat, Everyday Shirt (Male) or Iniesta Shirtwaist (Female), Ascot Tie, Flores Vest, Leather Jacket, Gibbston Pants, Shaffer Chaps, and Millard Boots.

Additionally, several limited-time clothing items have returned to the catalogue, including the Gator Hat, Irwin & Clymene Coats, Tied Pants, Shaffer Chaps, and Strickland Boots.

See you on the frontier!

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