Red Dead Online: May 2026 Bonuses

Take on a variety of Naturalist missions and earn rewards

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Red Dead Online, Official, Art, Naturalist, Role

A new Red Dead Online event begins on May 5 and runs through June 1, highlighting the Naturalist role and competitive activities.

Players can earn boosted payouts for studying wildlife, taking part in Free Roam Events, and racing across the frontier, with additional rewards available throughout the month.

Bonuses

4X RDO$, Gold, and XP on Races (included in the Featured Series)
4X RDO$ and XP on Wildlife Photography Free Roam Event
4X RDO$ and XP on Wild Animals Kills Challenge
3X RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Sample Sales
3X RDO$ and XP on Featured Series

Red Dead Online, Official, Character, Harriet Davenport

Red Dead Online, Official, Mission, Races

Rewards

Naturalists can log in to receive the black Rushword Shirt (Quick Draw Club 1)
Complete an Animal Sighting Mission to receive the Chicken Emote (Outlaw Pass 1)
Hunt or Sample a Legendary Animal to receive the brown Clairborn Coat (Outlaw Pass 1)
Place Top 3 in a Race to receive the Ruby Buckle (Outlaw Pass 2)
Complete a Round of Wildlife Photography to receive the blue Guerra Poncho (Outlaw Pass 4)

Weekly Rewards

May 5-11: Win in the Featured Series to receive 2 Gold Bars
May 12-18: Complete 3 Daily Challenges to receive an Offer for 50% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item
May 19-25: Win in the Featured Series to receive a Reward for a Free Emote
May 26-June 1: Sell 3 Samples to receive the black Morning Tail Coat