Need a reason to go into halftime on NBA 2K23 and retreat in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2? Look no further than what Red Dead Online is serving up these next few weeks. From holiday cheer to seasonal gifts, it’s quite possibly the best time of year to load up on the Wild Wild West’s best game to date.

There’s endless treats, so peep the highlights and saddle up for some late night gaming goals.

Red Dead Online is getting into the holiday spirit with a flurry of seasonal events and gifts in the weeks ahead, including snow sweeping the five states and featuring carolers on the streets of Saint Denis, festive decorations across Camps and Moonshine Shacks, plus seasonal Call to Arms locations, a free themed Community Outfit, and more.

Additionally, Bounty Hunters have even more reasons to celebrate, with bonus rewards for bringing in Legendary, Infamous, and Player Bounties.

Further highlights include: 

• Triple RDO$ and XP on Call to Arms, available in holiday-themed locations beginning December 15, with reports of blizzards, packs of wolves, and a Christmas Train carrying automatic weaponry

• Triple RDO$, XP and Gold on Legendary and Infamous Bounty Missions

• Triple Character and Role XP on Player Bounties

• Double RDO$ and XP on The Covington Emerald Blood Money Opportunity

• A red colorway of the Folwell Hat for those who complete 3 different Legendary Bounties during any week in December

• A Reward for a free Treasure Map for bringing in a Player Bounty

• The seasonal Krampus Shotgun, available at Gunsmiths with no Rank lock between December 13 – January 2

• Snow and Holiday-themed celebrations are coming mid-December, including festive decorations and carolers on the streets of Saint Denis, Christmas Trees displayed by local Traders, and more

• Seasonal Gifts and Items:

  • The Winter variant of the Evans Repeater for logging in between December 13 and December 26

  • A Reward for a free Off-Hand Holster Log for playing any time this month

  • A pair of green Salter Shoes for Naturalists who sell a Sample to Harriet any time before January 2

  • A Reward for a free Coat for logging in between December 6 and December 12

  • A Reward for 2,000 Bounty Hunter Role XP for logging in between December 13 and December 19

  • A Reward for a free Ability Card and 3 Gold Bars; the red version of the Leavitt Jacket for completing a Moonshiner Sale; and a green version of the Morales Vest for reaching Wave 7 in any A Merry Call to Arms Map between December 20 and December 26

  • A Reward for a free Emote for logging in; an Offer for 50% off select Weapons at Gus’ store; and a bonus of RDO$100 for completing a Role Challenge between December 27 and January 2

• Featured Series Calendar:

  • November 29 – December 5: Hardcore Elimination Series

  • December 6 – 12: Gun Rush Teams (Hardcore)

  • December 13 – 19: Festive Series 1

  • December 20 – January 2: Festive Series 2

• Free Community Holiday Outfit inspired by Redditor flubbie1 comprised of the Grayshott Pants (Male) or Prairie Skirt (Female), Sobol Hat, Collar Overshirt (Male) or Huerta Shirtwaist (Female), Crutchfield Suspenders, and Neckerchief

• Discounts: 10 Gold Bars off the Prestigious Bounty Hunter License; 50% off all Novice, Promising, & Established Bounty Hunter Role Items; Rifles; Breton Horses; Bounty Hunter Wagon; Trinkets from Gus’ Store; Shirts; Gloves; Corsets; Dresses; Hats; and 40% off Arabian Horses

• Prime Gaming: Red Dead Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will receive a gift consisting of 5 Gold Bars, a green Somerdale Jacket, a red version of the Hopsmere Cardigan, and the Tough Guy Nod Emote.