Red Dead Online is rolling out an unexpected wave of zombie-centric additions today. Titled Strange Tales of the West, this update introduces four fresh Telegram Missions launching at 5 AM ET. Players will collaborate with writer Theodore Levin to explore supernatural phenomena, confronting reanimated corpses, mechanical monstrosities, and eerie wetland creatures. Access these missions via Post Offices, Camp Lockboxes, or the Player Menu’s Telegram section.
Participants in Telegram Missions, including the new content, earn tripled Gold, RDO$, and XP rewards. Naturalists benefit from boosted payouts: 3X RDO$ and XP for Sample Sales, triple Role XP and XP from Legendary Animal hunts, and doubled earnings from Wildlife Photography. July’s bonuses include:
3X Gold, RDO$, and XP
3X RDO$ and XP
- Naturalist Sample Transactions
3X Role XP and XP
- Legendary Animal Investigations
2X RDO$ and XP
- Wildlife Snapshots
- Featured Showdowns
- Naturalist Starter Kit – 10 Gold Bars reduced
50% Discount
- Beginner Naturalist Gear
40% Off
- Sedative Ammo Guide
- Legendary Pheromone Manual
- Enhanced Herbivore Lure Pamphlet
- Enhanced Predator Bait Guide
- Gus’ Outfits
- Gypsy Cob & Warhorse Breeds
- Ammunition
30% Savings
- Handguns and Customizations
- Headwear, Jackets, and Handwear
Despite its immersive single-player success, Red Dead Online struggled to match GTA Online’s popularity. Rockstar’s focus shifted to its urban counterpart years ago, leaving RDO updates sparse. Fans express cautious excitement for this surprise drop, especially with its thematic callback to Undead Nightmare, the cult-favorite DLC from the original Red Dead Redemption.