Here you will find our current tips and guides for the online mode of Red Dead Redemption 2. If you are looking for tips and tricks for Red Dead Online, you will surely find them here.
Red Dead Online has been in beta for quite some time now and invites all players of Red Dead Redemption 2 into its online world. To give you all our tips and tricks for the multiplayer mode at a glance, we have created this collection, which we update regularly and supplement with new guides.
General Information
- 7 things you should know for starting in Red Dead Online – In this article, we provide you with a brief overview of what to expect in the online mode and what you should know for your first steps.
- These features await you in Red Dead Online – Here we introduce you to the various features, from setting up camps to encounters with other players.
- These are the trophies and achievements – Trophy hunters have plenty to do even in the online mode of Red Dead Redemption 2. We have compiled all online and offline achievements here for you.
- With these settings, RDR 2 plays even better – Tips on game settings are compiled for you in this article.

Character:
- How to find Western names for your cowboy – Are you still looking for the right name for your outlaw? With examples and sources, help is here.
- Tips for character creation – Learn how to create an attractive online character in this article.
Guides
Basic knowledge for the online mode:
- How fast travel works in multiplayer – Fast travel works a little differently in RDO than in single-player. Here we explain how to find and use fast travel.
- The significance of honor in Red Dead Online – Explanatory examples concerning honor in Red Dead Online are provided in this article.
- Here we also explain the PvP game modes – Are you confused by the different PvP modes? Here we list the various options of the multiplayer mode.
- This is Dead Eye in multiplayer – What Dead Eye does in online mode and how to improve the ability is outlined in this article.
- How to play and invite friends – Do you want to play not with random cowboys, but with your own posse? We show you in this post where to find and invite your friends to play together.

Leveling and missions:
- These activities grant you experience points in multiplayer – You can check in this article which activities can help you reach the online maximum level.
- Why story missions disappear in Red Dead Online – The community is currently uncertain why story missions occasionally vanish from the map, even though they were just there. We provide a possible explanation here for you.
- Find gang hideouts at these locations – Bandit hideouts often offer not only a challenge but also treasure maps. We provide tips and tricks for the hideouts here.
Settings for the online mode:
- How to mute other players – Nobody likes to be shouted at by random players across the entire map. Here’s how to mute your fellow players.
- This setting keeps your horse safe from thieves – Other players sometimes try to steal your beloved horse. However, with this setting, thieves will end up disappointed.
- How to use and change emotes – Here’s how to use emotes in Red Dead Online and adjust the option to your liking.

Money and items:
- How to earn quick money in Red Dead Online – Weapons, horses, and various fees make life tough for your cowboy in RDO. We demonstrate how to offset this with enough coins in this post.
- This method currently earns you over $300 an hour in RDO – We have a very special method for making money here for you.
- How to get a second holster – What is better than one revolver? Two revolvers, of course! Here’s how you can get a second holster in Red Dead Online.
- How to get 4 free items on PS4 – PS4 players can secure some free items in the online mode. We reveal what they are and where to collect them in this article.
For more tips, guides, and solutions on Red Dead Online and Red Dead Redemption 2, you can get them first on our Facebook page for Red Dead Redemption 2.