One of the main goals in Red Dead Redemption 2 is to earn as much money as possible, both for protagonist Arthur Morgan as well as the Van Der Linde Gang's camp. There are a variety of ways players can earn cash in the game, but here are the best methods to make money.

First and foremost, the best way to make money in Red Dead Redemption 2 is to play through the story missions and side quests. So anyone looking to make a buck may want to consider just focusing on the story, but there are ways to make some extra money along the way, most of which involve violence and robbery.

In Red Dead Redemption 2, players can rob people, stores, trains, and stagecoaches. After masking Arthur's identity with a bandanna, aim a weapon at the victim and let the scene play out. Robbing trains is the most complicated kind of robbery to pull off because players actually have to get on the train to rob it, but it's usually worth the effort.

There will likely be some collateral damage from these robberies, including a few casualties. Looting dead bodies is another great way to make money in Red Dead Redemption 2, and since Arthur leaves a pretty sizable body count through the course of the game, players should have no shortage of dead bodies to loot. Dead enemies are marked on the mini-map with an X, so just remember to go around and collect any goodies they may have on them.

Looting dead bodies and robbing people will get players not just cash, but plenty of stolen items as well. Stolen items can be donated to the camp or sold to fences, though fences aren't available until a little bit later in the game. Players will also be able to get rid of stolen stagecoaches and the like by selling them to specific characters that specialize in that kind of item.

Besides committing crimes, another good way to make money in Red Dead Redemption 2 is by hunting animals and selling their skins. Arthur learns how to hunt early in the game, and players should use those skills whenever possible to get more money as well as supplies for the camp.

Of course, there are other ways to make money in Red Dead Redemption 2, like gambling in the mini-games, but the methods outlined above seem to work the best.

Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now for PS4 and Xbox One.