Kick off the New Year with Naturalist Bonuses – Get Double Rewards on Naturalist Sample Sales, 3X RDO$ on Fish Sales, a new Community-Inspired Outfit, and More
Adventurous Naturalists have opportunities for a fruitful start to the new year. Collect Samples, hunt rare animals, capture photographs of elusive wildlife, and more to reap the benefits of this New Year’s bonuses.
Embrace Mother Nature this month to receive various rewards and collectibles to aid on bold journeys and brave winter chills, partake in the Featured Series, dress the part of a devoted Naturalist with a new Community-Inspired outfit, and much more through February 5.
Naturalist Bonuses
Sedate wildlife and pad your pockets by selling Samples to conservationist Harriet Davenport and receive a 2X RDO$ and XP payout for your efforts.
Stand out as a premier hunter against rival marksmen and successfully take down big game for points in the Wild Animals Kill Challenge to bring in 2X RDO$ and XP — the bigger and rarer the beast, the better. Meanwhile, explorers who’d rather carry a camera than a shotgun can enjoy 2X RDO$ and XP for capturing the diverse creatures traipsing around the map in the Wildlife Photography Free Roam Event.
Fishing Bonuses
Sell your catch of the day to the Butcher with 3X RDO$ on Fish Sales. Additionally, reel in Bluegills, Catfish, Salmon, and more in the Fishing Challenge Free Roam Event to earn 2X RDO$ and XP through February 5.
Naturalist Rewards
Opportunities abound this month with a variety of Naturalist (and other) Rewards available through February 5. Players who log in to play Red Dead Online will receive a Reward for a Free Honor Reset, a Weight Gain Tonic, and a Weight Loss Tonic.
Entrepreneurial Naturalists who sell a Sample will receive the West Hill Haven Treasure Map and selling 5 Samples in any week will award the Black and Silver Morning Tail Coat. Meanwhile, dedicated animal enthusiasts that complete a round of Wildlife Photography will receive a Reward for 5 Legendary Animal Pheromones and completing an Animal Sighting Mission will result in an Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item.
In addition to the above, players that Hunt or Sample a Legendary Animal each week will receive the following rewards:
- January 9 – 15: An Offer for 5 Gold Bars off a Vitalism Studies Pamphlet
- January 16 – 22: An Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item
- January 23 – 29: Black and Red Charro Jacket (Male), Red Hitched Skirt (Female)
- January 30 – February 5: Beige Raccoon Hat
All Offers and Rewards will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.
2X RDO$, XP, and Gold on Featured Series
Fight for your life in this month’s Featured Series with an assortment of modes spread far and wide across the map, and then test your skills in two Hardcore Series, to reap 2X RDO$, XP, and Gold through February 5:
- January 9 – 15: Contrast Series (Last Stand and Sport of Kings)
- January 16 – 22: Hardcore Overrun Series
- January 23 – 29: Hardcore Elimination Series (Make It Count: Ancient Tomahawk, Bow and Arrow, and Throwing Knives)
- January 30 – February 5: Tumbleweed Series
Free Community-Inspired Outfit
This month’s intrepid explorer’s ensemble — styled by Creator jermainejey — combines comfort and fashion for Naturalists looking to blend in with their surroundings without sacrificing style. Dress the part of an adventurous outdoorsperson by claiming the following items from participating Tailors or the Wheeler, Rawson & Co. Catalogue through February 5:
- Gator Hat
- Neckerchief
- Mattock Vest
- Woolen Sweater (Female) or Wool Shirt (Male)
- Winter Shotgun Coat
- Bandito Pants
- Hightop Moccasins
In addition, local stores have stocked two limited-time clothing items, including the Furred Gloves and Calhoun Boots.
DISCOUNTS:
- Sample Kit – 5 Gold Bars off
- Naturalist Role Outfits – 40% off
- Gus’ Garment Sets and Trinkets – 40% off
- Potent Predator Bait Pamphlet – 30% off
- Small Game Arrow Pamphlet – 30% off
- Fishing Rod and Lures – 50% off
- Bow and Arrow – 50% off
- Repeaters – 40% off
- Mustang and Gypsy Cob Horses – 30% off
- Coats, Corsets, and Gloves – 40% off
