Five games’ worth of preposterous high-class slapfests are headed exclusively to Nintendo Switch

Valencia, Calif. – July 12, 2023 – High society is about to get a smackdown! Independent game studio WayForward, in conjunction with Japanese developer NIGORO, is excited to announce that they will be bringing Rose & Camellia Collection, the absurd one-on-one slap-fight anthology, exclusively to Nintendo Switch. Featuring five games, more than 30 characters, and all-new English voicework, Rose & Camellia Collection is scheduled to be published digitally by WayForward in North America and Europe in late 2023 or early 2024. A trailer showcasing the ridiculous gameplay and gorgeous animated intro sequence (complete with vocal theme song) can be seen below:

Rose & Camellia Collection tells the tale of an over-the-top upper-crust inheritance battle spread across five games: Rose & Camellia, Rose & Camellia 2, crossover title Rose & Camellia vs. La-Mulana, and all-new entries Rose & Camellia 3 and 4 (debuting in this collection). As tensions and tempers rise amidst the division of family wealth and power, so do open hands, resulting in a series of ludicrous one-on-one slap battles between the all-female cast. Using either immersive Joy-Con motion controls or touch-screen swipes, players will smack some respect into their aristocratic adversaries by slapping, dodging, feinting, and countering until only one heiress is left standing.

Initially debuting in the early 2000s as a hit online Flash series, Rose & Camellia Collection marks the first time the saga will be available on a dedicated gaming console, providing the definitive versions of the included games by adding high-definition visuals, full English voiceovers (plus text in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, and Japanese), an anime-style opening, and two all-new vocal songs by frequent WayForward collaborator Cristina “Vee” Valenzuela. Complementing the single-player story mode, the collection also offers a new competitive two-player local versus mode, in which one player controls one of the heroines, and the other plays as one of the villains. In addition to the digital version of the game available through the Nintendo Switch eShop, a glamorous physical version of Rose & Camellia Collection will be sold through publisher Limited Run Games; further details about the physical edition will be made on Limited Run’s channels in the future. For more information about Rose & Camellia Collection and other WayForward titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and follow @wayforward on Twitter and Facebook.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. We are home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With the new avenues for distributing games directly to fans we are finally able to make the games we have always wanted to.

The lost GBA game will be the last GBA game!

Valencia, Calif. – July 12, 2023 – Shantae is back in a Game Boy Advance game 20 years in the making! Independent game studio WayForward, alongside publisher Limited Run Games, is thrilled to announce that Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution — the long-lost sequel to the original Shantae — is back in development after being put on the shelf for nearly two decades. Building off the original game code from the early 2000s, this once-canceled title will be completed and released physically on a Game Boy Advance-compatible game cartridge. A new behind-the-scenes video, as revealed at the LRG3 digital event, can be seen below

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution reunites the design team of Shantae creator Erin Bozon, series director Matt Bozon, and programmer Michael Stragey, who are using GBA-era development tools to authentically complete the handheld experience that was planned so many years ago. Previously existing only in unfinished demo form, Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution will be released as a full game with all of the hair-whipping, belly-dancing action that Shantae fans have come to expect, along with multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses, and a soundtrack by acclaimed composer Maddie Lim, plus a 4-player battle mode.

“Restoring the lost Shantae sequel has been an incredible adventure!” says Matt Bozon, Shantae series director. “After reuniting as a team, we restored the original game demo, and now are working hard to complete the full game on original hardware! This isn’t a demake or a new retro-style game, but an actual GBA-era title that was lost to time. We paused development in 2004, and now we’re back at it nearly 20 years later with the same tools, hardware, and Link Cables that we were using back then. It’s crazy, it feels impossible, but it’s happening! We’re on a time-travel mission to save Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and finally bring it to the fans!”

Filling in the gaps between the original Shantae (2002) and Shantae: Risky’s Revenge (2010), Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution sees Shantae protecting Sequin Land from a twisted new plot orchestrated by her nemesis, the pirate Risky Boots. Using a secret subterranean device, Risky is able to rotate and rearrange the continent, plunging it into chaos and giving her more coastal cities to plunder. Fortunately, by harnessing this technology and the knowledge of the Relic Hunters, players will be able to turn the tables on Risky, giving Shantae new paths through environments and a chance to thwart the villain’s scheme. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution will be released as a physical Game Boy Advance-compatible game cartridge published by Limited Run Games with an estimated release date of early 2024. Additional information, including dates for the game’s preorder window, will be announced in the future. For the latest news, please visit www.wayforward.com and www.limitedrungames.com, and follow @wayforward and @limitedrungames on social media.

About WayForward

Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. It is home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With new avenues for distributing games directly to fans, they are finally able to make the games they have always wanted to.

About Limited Run Games

Limited Run Games is a subsidiary of “Freemode,” an operative group comprised of gaming and entertainment companies owned by Embracer. Limited Run Games is the industry leader in the production and distribution of premium physical video games. Limited Run seeks to celebrate the legacy of gaming through its award-winning collector’s editions. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games, exclusive merch, and collectibles. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form and now re-releasing retro titles on modern platforms via their proprietary Carbon Engine. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings and to learn more about Carbon Engine development. Follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.

On July 13th, Car Detailing Simulator, a game that allows you to run a car detailing and restoration business, will be released on Nintendo Switch. The developers aimed for realism and a comprehensive take on full car restoration. Car Detailing Simulator has previously made a successful debut on PC. Later in 2023, the game will also be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Developed by the Polish studio Games Incubator, the simulator was released on PC in April 2022 and was well received by users. As of now, it enjoys 78% positive reviews on Steam (out of over 600 reviews in total). The studio that has been tasked with porting and publishing the game on the Nintendo Switch is Ultimate Games S.A.

Car Detailing Simulator – Nintendo Switch Trailer:

Car Detailing Simulator (Nintendo eShop): https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/car-detailing-simulator-switch/

Car Detailing Simulator (Steam): https://store.steampowered.com/app/1433570/Car_Detailing_Simulator/

Car Detailing Simulator focuses on single-player gameplay based on performing tasks involving car detailing, restoration, and maintenance. Available vehicles include both vintage cars and battered or simply poorly maintained rides. The player can also buy old car models and return them to their former glory or add any modifications to sell them subsequently for a higher price.

An important part of Car Detailing Simulator is garage development, which includes all kinds of upgrades and expanding your toolset. As you progress in the game by completing various tasks, you can expand your business.

The developers have put emphasis on realism, which can be seen in the extensive set of specialist tools and highly specific detailing and restoration options (including washing, foaming, and paint polishing).

“Car Detailing Simulator is a game with a fair dose of realism, which allows you to deal with detailing and restoration of all kinds of cars – from vintage to modern models. Car restoration has been tackled in a comprehensive way and with significant attention to detail. The game provides long hours of relaxing fun that can be enjoyed not only by car lovers,” says Rafał Jelonek, the Ultimate Games S.A. COO.

Car Detailing Simulator – main features:

• Car detailing, restoration, and maintenance
• Varied tasks
• Garage development
• Detailed car models
• Competition and rankings

The release date of Car Detailing Simulator for Nintendo Switch has been set to April 13, 2023. Later this year, the game will also be released on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Crunchyroll Delivers Anime Experience Showcasing Street Fighter: Duel, Live Performances, Anime Trailers, Merchandise, And Much More

Culver City, California (July 12, 2023) –Crunchyroll, the global leader in bringing the ultimate anime experience to fans in over 200 countries and territories, is excited to announce plans for the upcoming record-breaking Evolution Championship Series (Evo) in Las Vegas from August 4-6. This year, Crunchyroll joins forces with Evo to create an electrifying experience tailored to gaming attendees, immersing them in the vibrant world of anime and esports tournaments through hit series, DJ performances, games, special guest appearances, and more. This year Crunchyroll is bringing the newly released Street Fighter^TM: Duel. The game, available in select territories, lets players step into the ring to collect, level up and battle with over 40 fan-favorite fighters from across the Street Fighter^TM series. 

“We know fans of gaming and anime share a love of immersive storytelling, engaging characters, and expansive worlds. What better way to celebrate the similarities than to deliver an exciting experience at this vibrant event,” said Terry Li, SVP of Emerging Business and GM of Crunchyroll Games, Crunchyroll. “We’re proud to team up with Evo to create a truly memorable experience for fans attending the event.”

At the heart of Crunchyroll’s presence at Evo is its interactive booth #K1, which serves as a hub for fans to engage with popular anime touchpoints, including anime, games, music, and merchandise. The Crunchyroll booth is designed to celebrate the captivating visuals and sounds from popular anime, transporting visitors into other worlds. The booth features: 

• Get hands on with Games – Don’t miss a chance to play Street Fighter: Duel and explore the Subscriber Super Arcade where Crunchyroll Subscribers have the chance to win amazing prizes all weekend long. 
• Free Live Performances – Crunchyroll has partnered with Evo to curate an exciting lineup of artists and DJs performing for FREE all weekend long – including K?D, Shihori, James Landino and more! Additional performers include Meirlin, Hyper Potions, VGR, and Kino performing anime and gaming themed sets during Evo. 
• Interactive Photo Ops – Immortalize your Evo experience with photo ops featuring characters from hit series, including SPY x FAMILY, Hell’s Paradise, The Ancient Magus’ Bride, and JUJUTSU KAISEN, alongside Crunchyroll’s all-new interactive, digital photo booth.
• FreeSwag! – The booth will also feature giveaways featuring the most popular anime streaming on Crunchyroll.
• Merchandise – awesome Crunchyroll merchandise available at Evo for the first time!
• And much, much more!!! Stay tuned for more announcements unveiling details on game collaborations and events happening at the booth. 

Evo, the largest and longest-running fighting game tournament, is shattering records for this year’s event with an 81% increase in total competitors from 2022. Street Fighter 6 set an all-time Evo registration record of 7,058 competitors, surpassing 5,052 competitors in 2016 for Street Fighter V’s debut.  Guilty Gear -Strive-, MELTY BLOOD: TYPE LUMINA, and Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 — Evo 2023’s first-ever Throwback Tournament title — also set new all-time franchise registration records. Evo 2023 will welcome more than 20,000 ticketed competitors and spectators to its tournament convention and Arena Finals so far – a 33% increase from last year at this time.

“Crunchyroll fans will join Evo’s core audience in being thrilled by Evo’s largest event ever as we continue to evolve our gaming convention with expanded activities like the 10,000 square foot retro arcade, Industry and Community Showcases, artist alley, and new vendors and exhibitors alongside our internationally renowned, and once again record-breaking, tournaments,” said Rick Thiher, Evo’s GM. 

Evo will be held at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Aug. 4-6, with the finals taking place in the Michelob ULTRA Arena, which has sold out all available seating.  Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 4-5 and 9 a.m. on Aug. 6. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.evo.gg/. The full schedule and visiting vendors and exhibitors will be announced this month.

About Crunchyroll

Crunchyroll connects anime and manga fans across 200+ countries and territories with the content and experiences they love. In addition to free ad-supported and subscription premium content, Crunchyroll serves the anime community across events, theatrical, games, consumer products, collectibles and manga publishing.

Anime fans have access to one of the largest collections of licensed anime through Crunchyroll and translated in multiple languages for viewers worldwide. Viewers can also access simulcasts — top series available immediately after Japanese broadcast. 

The Crunchyroll app is available on over 15 platforms, including all gaming consoles.

Crunchyroll, LLC is an independently operated joint venture between US-based Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Japan’s Aniplex, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., both subsidiaries of Tokyo-based Sony Group.

About Evo

The Evolution Championship Series (Evo) represents the largest and longest-running fighting game tournaments on Earth. Evo brings together the best of the best from around the world in an electric showcase of skill and fun, as players and fans gather to honor the competitive spirit in an open bracket format that reveals the world’s strongest fighting game players. Evo was founded in 2002 after a series of local arcade tournaments run by Tom and Tony Cannon were first held in 1996. Evo is owned and managed by RTS and Sony.

Behaviour’s Second UK Studio Represents Another Step in the Company’s European Expansion 

MONTREAL – July 12, 2023 – Behaviour Interactive, the largest Canadian video game studio, is pleased to announce the opening of a new studio in Truro, Cornwall, in the South West United Kingdom.

Operating under the banner of Behaviour UK – South, the new studio’s initial team is composed primarily of former employees of AntiMatter Games, a local developer whose parent company recently announced its intention to close the studio.

“Many truly talented individuals have been undeservedly impacted by the economic challenges that have led to layoffs across the gaming industry,” stated Wayne Meazza, Executive Vice President of Behaviour’s Services division. “When we learned AntiMatter Games was closing, we jumped at the opportunity to accelerate our strategic expansion by adding the studio’s proven, experienced team. This represented a true win-win situation, particularly given how AntiMatter shared Behaviour’s well-established culture of collaborative ambition.”

Founded in 1992, Behaviour is a multi-faceted Canadian gaming studio renowned for creating and supporting genre-defying titles. The company has enjoyed immense success with its original horror-action multiplayer game, Dead by Daylight™, and has developer credits on some of the world’s best-loved franchises. Since April 2022, Behaviour has undertaken a major expansion program beyond its Montreal base, establishing or acquiring studios in Toronto, Seattle, and the United Kingdom.

The opening of Behaviour UK – South follows the company’s February 2023 acquisition of SockMonkey Studios in Middlesbrough, Teesside, which was subsequently renamed Behaviour UK – North. Both UK teams serve to further enhance Behaviour’s industry-leading external development capabilities. 

“We are thrilled that we can continue to pursue our passion for making games as part of the Behaviour team,” stated Rich Barham, AntiMatter Games’ former CEO, who will serve as General Manager of Behaviour UK – South. “We feel very fortunate that we can maintain our home in beautiful Truro, and we look forward to welcoming new members to the team over the coming months and years.”

About Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive is the largest Canadian gaming studio, with more than 1,200 employees worldwide. Behaviour is best known for its flagship franchise, the multiplayer survival horror game Dead by Daylight™, which has entertained over 50 million players across multiple platforms. Behaviour has also established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of external development services. The company has partnered with many of the gaming industry’s leaders, including Microsoft, Sony, EA, Warner, Netflix, and Take-Two, among many others. Over 30 years, Behaviour has developed an unparalleled, award-winning culture.

The company was named one of the Best Places to Work in Canada by GamesIndustry.biz, and has been recognized with Deloitte Canada’s Enterprise Fast 15 and Best Managed Company awards. Headquartered in Montreal, Behaviour has expanded its global presence with studios in Toronto (Behaviour Toronto), Seattle (Midwinter Entertainment), and the United Kingdom (Behaviour UK – North and Behaviour UK – South). For more information, visit www.bhvr.com. 

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Entertainment and excitement on the show floor: Publisher and developer GIANTS Software announces its participation as an exhibitor at this year’s gamescom in Cologne, Germany, from August 23rd to 27th, 2023. 

As a premiere, Farming Simulator 22: Premium Edition will be available for public play for the first time. In addition to an entertaining stage program, visitors will experience a top-class Farming Simulator League (FSL) tournament on the weekend. The gamescom Aftermovie from the previous year provides the right mood.

Fun For All Ages in Hall 6
GIANTS Software offers entertainment for all ages in the consumer area: Gaming stations with Farming Simulator 22 invite to try out the Premium Edition, which will be released in November, as well as the recently released mobile offshoot Farming Simulator 23.

The varied stage program includes informative presentations and rousing competitions. Up to six players compete in the Bale Stacking Challenge, which has recently been added to Farming Simulator 22 in a free update. All contestants stack bales at the same time as quickly as possible, attractive prizes await the winners.

Farming Simulator on over 500 square meters
On the weekend, the stage in hall 6 will be dominated by esports: After the highly exciting kick-off at FarmCon, FSL will start the second tournament of Season 5, with teams of three competing for ranking points and their share of the €200,000 prize pool. 

“Small for a field, but big for the halls: We are delighted to be at the show again with over 500 square meters of space,” said Boris Stefan, Head of Publishing at GIANTS Software. “More content, more stations, more fun: the Premium Edition is our most comprehensive collection of content for Farming Simulator 22 to date – consequently, we are setting up the most extensive number of gaming stations so far at the show this year!”

For business appointments, GIANTS Software is setting up a separate business area for trade, press and corporate customers in Hall 4.2 (booth B32). 

Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. The Premium Edition will be released on November 14th for the same formats and includes two expansions and seven packs in addition to the full version. The mobile version Farming Simulator 23 is available as Nintendo Switch™ Edition in retail shops and in the Nintendo eShop, the mobile versions for iPhone, iPad and Android™ devices are available in the App Store and on Google Play respectively. Further information can be found on the official Farming Simulator website.

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AboutGIANTS Software

GIANTS Software is an international video game developer and publisher from Switzerland established in 2004 and known worldwide for creating the popular Farming Simulator series. The team with offices in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Erlangen), USA (Chicago) and Czech Republic (Brno) is very committed to maintain close contact to the agricultural industry and to engage with the community.

About Farming Simulator

Since 2008, over 30 million units of Farming Simulator have been sold worldwide. The game series has been released on all popular platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs since then. From the start, the team enabled users to create mods with the company’s own GIANTS Engine. With the Farming Simulator League (FSL), the series introduced a competitive esports mode in 2019 – with teams competing in professional tournaments and many acclaimed brands and sponsors on board.

© 2023 Published and developed by GIANTS Software GmbH. Farming Simulator, GIANTS Software and its logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of GIANTS Software GmbH. All manufacturers, agricultural machinery, agricultural equipment, names, brands and associated imagery featured in this game in some cases include trademarks and/or copyrighted materials of their respective owners. The agricultural machines and equipment in this game may be different from the actual machines in shapes, colors and performance. © 2023 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. “PlayStation”, “PS5” and “PS4”, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, the Xbox Sphere mark, the Series X logo, Series S logo, Series X|S logo, Xbox One and Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X|S are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. “Mac” is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other names, trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Köln, Germany – Wednesday 12th July 2023: gamescom 2023 is set for a record-breaking five day run this August, with more exhibitors from 60 different nations spread across an even larger showfloor than last year’s awe-inspiring extravaganza.

In addition, gamescom organisers can today confirm that 2023’s event will play host to 33 country pavilions accounting for 26 different nations. As such, the gross exhibition space will jump by 10,000 square meters compared to 2022, reaching a total of 230,000 square meters – a new record for gamescom. Similarly, the 60 different states represented is up from 53 last year.

gamescom can also confirm strong publisher and developer interest in what’s set to be a showstopping Opening Night Live – hosted by Geoff Keighley – whilst IGN has once again signed up to produce gamescom Studio, the event’s official live stream featuring the best gameplay, demos, news, interviews and game releases direct from the show floor.

“Last year, thanks to its unique community and strong support from many game companies, gamescom celebrated a great comeback,” offers Tim Endres, Director of gamescom at Koelnmesse. “This year, we’re taking it up a notch in several ways because gamescom is growing in various areas. I am particularly pleased that we have received so much support from the industry and that large companies that have been absent for the past few years are participating this year.

“But the fact that our further opening to related industries, such as the streaming sector, is bearing fruit shows the great appeal of gamescom. Ultimately, our significance as the world’s most important game event is evident not only in being more international than in 2022 but even before the pandemic! Like our community, I can’t wait for gamescom 2023 to start.” 

In the past few weeks, several companies have announced their presence at gamescom 2023, including: 9GAG, Aerosoft, Amazon Games, Amazon Prime, AMD, Assemble Entertainment, astragon Entertainment, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks, Crunchyroll, Devolver Digital, ESL FACEIT Group, Focus Entertainment, Frontier Developments, GIANTS Software, Headup Games, Hoyoverse, The LEGO Group, Level Infinite, MINI, Netflix, Nexon, Nintendo, Pearl Abyss, PLAION, Raw Fury, Rocket Beans TV, Samsung, SEGA, Star Wars Ashoka (Disney+), Team17, TikTok, Ubisoft, and Xbox. Numerous other companies will be announced at a later date.

“Games are an international phenomenon: Around 3 billion people worldwide play across borders,” adds Felix Falk, Managing Director of game – the German Games Industry Association. “For this international community, gamescom is the highlight event. Especially in such a global industry as ours, central events are needed where the community and industry come together. Games are celebrated together, and the outstanding importance of the game industry becomes clear to everyone. The positive development of exhibitors and the increased internationality demonstrate how important gamescom is in this regard. Already, millions of people worldwide are looking forward to the end of August when gamescom opens its doors again – onsite in Köln and digitally worldwide.” 

gamescom 2023 in Facts & Figures: 

• gamescom 2022 had already occupied almost the entire Koelnmesse site, and in 2023, the event will be even larger in terms of space. 
• The growth to a total of 230,000 square meters comes, among other things, from the addition of Hall 1, where this year the “social area” with Creator Co-Working Space and signing area will be located. 

• The entertainment area and indie area are also expanding. Details about hall occupancy can be viewed in the official hall plan at b2b.gamescom.global
• Greater internationality: This is particularly evident when comparing it to the last event before the COVID-19 pandemic, gamescom 2019: While exhibitors from 48 countries with a foreign share of 70% were represented at that time, exhibitors from 60 countries with a foreign share of 78% are participating in gamescom 2023. 
• Furthermore, for gamescom 2023, 33 country pavilions from 26 countries have registered, compared to 27 stands from 25 countries in 2022. 
• The annually changing partner country also contributes to the internationality of gamescom. The official partner country of gamescom 2023, Brazil, will bring almost 50 Brazilian companies to the event – the largest Brazilian presence since the beginning of gamescom. 
• The grand opening show, gamescom: Opening Night Live, will be produced again in collaboration with Geoff Keighley and has already generated significant interest from many game companies, just like in previous years. 
• The gamescom studio, which covers the event’s happenings on a daily basis and broadcasts them digitally worldwide, will also be produced in collaboration with the renowned media company IGN in 2023.

About gamescom
Experience the greatest gaming event of the year. Meet your community and experience the unique festival atmosphere of gamescom up close again. Play the latest games, be in the middle of all the shows and have an unforgettable time. Next to our business area, our entertainment area awaits you with areas for cosplay, retro and indie fans, among others. Experience our special shows like gamescom: Opening Night Live, gamescom studios with live audiences on site as well as numerous broadcast streams.

Commune with Wildlife and Thrive as a Naturalist in Red Dead Online – Double RDO$ and XP for Completing Naturalist Free Roam Events, Naturalist Sample Sales, Double Rewards on Featured Series, and More

Surrounding the frontier’s burgeoning and bustling towns are packs of animals coexisting with their human counterparts. While some may see these splendid creatures only as a meal source or covering against a forthcoming winter, Naturalists who take a more discerning approach to the wildlife inhabiting the five states will reap the rewards with Double RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Sample Sales, Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events, and more through July 31.

Naturalist Bonuses

Ardent Naturalists know that hunting and poaching aren’t the most fitting ways to benefit from up-close encounters with wild animals. Those who’ve visited Strawberry to acquire the Naturalist’s Sample Kit (10 Gold Bars off through July 31) understand that there are greater rewards in researching or protecting the fauna of the frontier.

There’s also nothing quite like coming face to face with a Moonstone Wolf, Sapa Cougar, or another Legendary Animal. Naturalists who reach Rank 5 will be able to launch Legendary Animal Sighting Missions from Harriet’s tent, handing out 2X XP and Role XP. Protect the Sapa Cougar, Moonstone Wolf and more to earn 2X RDO$ and XP on Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events.

2X RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Sample Sales

Extract and deliver an assorted mix of animal samples by using non-lethal sedative ammunition to tranquilize your targets. Deliver your findings to conservationist Harriet Davenport to earn Double Rewards from Naturalist Sample Sales this month.

Additionally, selling a sample to Harriet each week will earn you the following rewards:

• July 11 – 17: An Offer for 40% off a Novice or Promising Naturalist Role Item
• July 18 – 24: An Offer for 40% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item
• July 25 –31: A Reward for a Lake Isabella Treasure Map

2X RDO$ and XP on Naturalist Free Roam Events

In addition to the Legendary Animal Protection Free Roam Events, keep an eye out for invites to the Wild Animal Tagging and Wildlife Photographer Free Roam Events, also awarding Double RDO$ and XP.

Bonus Rewards
Beyond traversing the wilds in search of rare beasts, there are more ways to earn extras and rewards this month by taking on an assortment of other activities, including the following:

• Complete a Blood Money Opportunity to receive the Morales Vest in brown
• Craft a Coat or Trinket at Gus’ Store to receive 42 rounds of Buckshot Incendiary Shotgun Shells
• Complete a round of Wildlife Photography to receive the Raccoon Hat in tan
• Hunt any Legendary Animal to receive the tan Diamondback Hat
• Sample any Legendary Animal to receive the limited-time Furred Gloves in tan and black
• All Naturalists who play Red Dead Online this month will receive 2 Potent Predator Bait and 2 Potent Herbivore Bait

All Offers and Rewards will be delivered within 72 hours of completion.

Featured Series Calendar

Put your competitive skills to the utmost test in the Featured Series to earn Double Rewards this month.

• July 11 – 17: Head for the Hills Series (Hardcore)
• July 18 – 24: Plunder and Spoils of War Series (Hardcore)
• July 25 – 31: Lemoyne Series

Free Community-Inspired Outfit

Blend in with your surroundings in this elegant look created by RanaAzul of the RedDeadFashion subreddit, an ensemble befitting an avid researcher, gardener, and party guest alike. Visit the General Store, participating Tailors, or order the following pieces from the Catalogue to collect the garments necessary to complete this look for free:

• Puff Tie
• Cuffed Town Pants
• Traditional Vest
• Frill Shirtwaist (Female) or Collar Overshirt (Male)
• Riding Habit Jacket (Female) or Worsted Coat (Male)
• Homestead Boots (Female) or Cobbled Boots (Male)
• Sagemoor Hat — Naturalists at Rank 5 or above can claim The Sagemoor Outfit for free this month to get this stylish chapeau.

DISCOUNTS:

• Naturalist’s Sample Kit – 10 Gold Bars off
• Novice and Promising Naturalist Role Items – 30% off
• Gus’ Garment Sets and Trinkets – 30% off
• Potent Herbivore and Potent Predator Bait Pamphlets – 40% off
• Fishing Rod – 35%
• Special River, Special Lake, Special Swamp, and Special Spinner Lures – 35% off
• River, Lake, and Swamp Lures – 35% off
• Advanced Camera – 40% off
• Repeaters – 30% off
• Bow, Pistol, and Rifle Ammo – 40% off
• Kentucky Saddler, Morgan, and Tennessee Walker Riding Horses – 40% off
• All Chaps, including the returning Shaffer Chaps – 30% off