Red Dead Online has released a new update that has added a few new things to do in the game. This may come as a surprise to players, as it was previously revealed that Red Dead Online's support was all but coming to a close.
Red Dead Online is the online multiplayer component of Red Dead Redemption 2, and many players have picked it up and played it over the years. Unfortunately, despite it being a newer game than Grand Theft Auto 5, Red Dead Online's community has voiced that they feel the game has been largely neglected over the years, seeing less new content and fewer updates coming to the title than GTA Online.
Every month, Red Dead Online issues an update that refreshes a few things in the game and adds bonuses for performing certain tasks and missions. This particular update is actually adding a few new Telegram Missions for Red Dead Online players to do. The new Hardcore Telegram Missions are In Bad Faith, Strong Medicine, and Sow and Reap, which all task the player with dealing with the 7th Generation Cult. The game has also added some new locations to existing Telegram Missions, which should help to refresh the content somewhat.
New locations are also coming to the game's Showdown Modes, with players able to join in on Hostile Territory in Annesburg, Fort Mercer, Caliga Hall and Strawberry. Sport of Kings is also adding Lake Don Julio and Cotorra Springs locations. While not as interesting as brand-new content, for players who frequently revisit these Showdown Modes, it should make it a little more interesting.
Rockstar Games previously stated that Red Dead Online would be receiving so-called "autopilot" content, but nothing major in the future. Presumably, these new additions and adjustments are part of that proposed content. While players who frequent the aforementioned jobs and missions are likely happy to see something a little different to do, it's unfortunately not the level of content that fans had been hoping the title would get prior to Rockstar's announcement.
Not long ago, GTA Online released its Criminal Enterprise update, which left the Red Dead Online community feeling even more slighted. However, Rockstar Games may actually be gradually moving on from both titles. A message posted by Rockstar thanking everyone involved in the development of GTA 5 and GTA Online may hint at the focus of the company moving on to GTA 6 and its inevitable online component. For now, the future of GTA Online updates is uncertain, but Red Dead Online players likely won't see any further updates beyond the scope of this one going forward.
Red Dead Online is available now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Source: Rockstar Games