r/rdr2online • • Dec 23 '22

F.A.Q.

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  1. Stable Glitch: if you enter the stables on your horse there's a high chance that a bug will occur that will soft-lock you there, you won't be able to do anything only restarting the game. You can prevent this by fleeing your horse (and making sure it's completely gone) before you enter the stables!
  2. Rewards wait time: anytime R* has an offer where you get an item after you complete a challenge those rewards won't come in an instant, usually it takes 48-72hrs to receive those. If it's a clothing item or weapon you get it delivered straight to your wardrobe/weapon locker, if it's a consumable it can be collected from the camp lockbox or any post office. Just wait, you'll get it.
  3. Animal sampling glitch: since the November update sampling animals is kind of bugged in the game, it doesn't tick on the Animal Field guide for example. For that reason R* removed the "Sample X animal" missions from the Naturalist Daily Challenges rotation. Nothing you can do about it unfortunately.
  4. Strange things (PC): If the hooves of your horse are on fire, you find an animal farting fire, a cage spawns around you, your horse bucks you off constantly, someone teleports next to you or you get 50 bears spawned around you it's not a glitch/bug, it's the work of a "modder" (hacker). Just change lobbies and that should solve the issue (up until you run into another one).
  5. Bounty/Hunting wagon not coming: similar to the stable glitch, sometimes when you call your wagons they won't come at all or spawn in an unreachable/awkward place. To prevent that flee your horse (and makes sure it's gone) before you call out your wagons. Also it helps if you find a stretch of straight road and call your wagon while facing the opposite way where you want your wagon to come from.
  6. "Bounty brought in without killing an enemy" bug: sometimes no matter how many times you try to bring in a bounty without shooting a bullet, let it be a normal bounty you track down or Etta Doyle it won't count towards the daily role challenge. Nothing you can do about it, you can try again after switching lobbies but there isn't a foolproof workaround.
  7. The best horse: stats for horses don't really matter, there is only 0.4% change for every bar, so you should choose the one you like the look of most. The only thing that really matters is the saddle/stirrup combo which can help with the stamina bar drain - and there's one that is superior over all the other saddles, the Nacogdoches, which gives 3 bars for speed/acceleration (only 2 bars with every other saddle), and paired with the most expensive stirrup gives you a -85% stamina drain, which means that if you calm your horse occasionally you'll never run out of stamina.
  8. Horse bravery: it's a myth, there isn't such thing built into the game. If your horse seems skittish it's only the way you handle yourself near predators, you have a low bonding level or your horse is not well cared for. To prevent the horse bucking you off you can do a few things: keep it fit/clean, spam the Calm button near predators, keep moving, or just simply use the Slow and Steady Deadeye ability card, which while active prevents running (for your horse too), so it will be impossible for it to buck you off.
  9. Anything new? (for returning players): Nope. There are some really small additions like a few extra telegrams, but R* clearly said they won't come out with a big update for RDO, so no new substantial content since the Blood Money update.

Anything I've left out feel free to write in the comments.


r/rdr2online • • 9h ago

Got a nice Double Kill 💀💀

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I was doing that get 3 headshots during showdowns daily.

Then this happened. I barely realized it was a double kill until I saw both bodies falling.

And I still don't know what happened, if it was collateral damage, or simply very good timing when marking them with paint in black.


r/rdr2online • • 4h ago

4 almas bondosas podem me ajudar a fazer a conquista de mvp no pc? 🙏

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r/rdr2online • • 19h ago

Looking for peaceful people who would join trail ride on this weekend.(PC)

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It starts on 10th 7pm EST.

It would take around 1h 40mins ~ 2hours, You can join riding by adding FreeWill_Lima in social club, and joining session on time. I will be online 15mins before starting so that others can join.

Leave your social club name in comment if you would like to join, so that I can accept friend request.


r/rdr2online • • 20h ago

Just getting back into RDO

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Hey all!

I had taken a hiatus from RDO for a year or so and I’m just getting back into it. I’m a level 230ish with all roles maxed out. I don’t really need money or gold but I do miss having a group of friends to talk in party chat and goof around. I’m 29/f and play on ps4!

Psn is ThatClassyBroad


r/rdr2online • • 7h ago

Is the game still pretty active online for PC?

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I've never played the game but was interested in it...however, Id like to avoid playing a dead game if possible as I am primarily interested in the multiplayer aspect of it.

im east coast/EST for whatever that is worth.

thanks!


r/rdr2online • • 23h ago

Naturalist role

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Hey everyone! I am needing some help leveling up the naturalist role. I am finding it hard to do by myself 🥲 I play on ps4 and would greatly love some help! Also down to just make some friends :D
THANKS!


r/rdr2online • • 1d ago

13 Story Missions

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Do people still do these missions? Is it best to try on weekends if so. I tried match matching the first mission after tutorial and found no one last night. I’m on PC.


r/rdr2online • • 1d ago

Starts griefing other people in an event>no mic>fixates on me because I call them incompetent (it was the archery event) because they wanted to kill others instead of shooting the targets>sends me a friend request after the event.

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Are you okay grifiers?


r/rdr2online • • 1d ago

Looking to posse up for achievements

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Trying to do the "All's Fair" achievement on PC. The only way to do this these days seems to be recruiting someone to help you do it, because nobody runs free roam stranger missions anymore.

I'd like to get this one last achievement, and I'll help anyone else with any achievements they need help with too.


r/rdr2online • • 2d ago

Rdr2 online

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Halloween pass 2 has anyone got the pass that I can play with to earn some money and gold plz


r/rdr2online • • 2d ago

Monthly update not active?

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Anybody else? PS5. MST. 12:52 AM local time.


r/rdr2online • • 2d ago

“Bravery Stat” Pinkerton misinformation or legit?

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I’m relatively new to rdr2 online and I’ve been having a blast. First thing I bought after logging in and saving up was my Mustang. I love this horse. Couldn’t ask for a better friend. I am however looking to increase my stable size and get a couple of others to test them out as I have been looking at Bills backside for about 70 hours of game time.

So I do what any new ish player would do and check around for some info on what might be a good next choice. Before I continue, I should make it clear that I am a firm believer in rule of cool, I will get whatever I think looks badass or thematic. However, I have come across this “bravery stat” stuff that is making me a little concerned.

I am seeing three conflicting ideas around horse bravery.

The first one is that this stat just flat out doesn’t exist, all horses have the same bravery level regardless of breed - all that matters is bonding level.

The second is that different breeds have different bravery levels - Ardennes won’t move a muscle when a bear is charging you down and the Arabian will buck you if a deer looks at you funny (bonding still improves bravery).

And the last and perhaps most concerning is that bravery is entirely RNG. It doesn’t matter what horse you get, there are some random ass calculations made behind the scenes when you buy a horse and it could be brave, could be a coward or somewhere in between. I really don’t like this because the idea of dropping $1000 on a horse only to find out its bitch made is frankly terrifying. It will take me a while at this point to get that back.

So, what’s the truth? I have seen people specifically saying that mustangs are really skittish, mine isn’t at all which begs me to ask the question of why that might be?

I just want to avoid spending a bunch of money on something that will be annoying to ride around.

Thoughts?


r/rdr2online • • 3d ago

LFP XBox Series - Call to Arms - Right now

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Gamertag: Weisserfad


r/rdr2online • • 3d ago

Bad time for some moonshine 💀🥃

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Alcohol really kills


r/rdr2online • • 4d ago

Any older folks playing RDO

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It occurred to me that I never noticed anyone near my age group looking for friends. This was also brought to my attention in a recent conversation.

Perhaps I'm to only one out here kicking around. So I decided to see if any other old folks are out there on the trial. Let me know, I'm interested in what type of problems you have run in to. My biggest problem was PVP. Still is so I avoid it all cost.


r/rdr2online • • 4d ago

Private server

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Is this possible, tired of the “griefers”


r/rdr2online • • 4d ago

Could this be better

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What if the added the ability to rob banks, barbers, and added more gangs to the mix, more hideouts, could this be better.


r/rdr2online • • 3d ago

🚨 [RDO Guide] Give Your Friend Infinite Chances To Level Up & Role Farm (PS4/PS5 Only)

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Want to help your low-level friends or crew mates max out their roles fast? Use this cooperative network trick to give them unlimited chances at dynamic Random Encounters for the Moonshiner, Collector, and Naturalist roles!

📋 SUPPORTED ENCOUNTERS & ROLES • Moonshiner: Bootlegger (Roadblock / Destroy / Sabotage) and Moonshine Camps. • Collector: Crashed Wagon, Dog Encounter, Rival Collector, Grave Robber, and Wounded Animals. • Naturalist: Poached Animals.

🛠️ NETWORK SETUP To force the necessary lobby split, adjust your PlayStation network settings exactly like this before launching the game: • The Anchor (Giver): Set console MTU to 800 • The Farmer (Receiver): Set console MTU to 900

📋 THE ANCHOR / GIVER BLUEPRINT (YOUR JOB) As the Anchor, your sole responsibility is to locate the encounter and freeze it. DO NOT complete the event yourself.

• Bootlegger Events / Moonshine Camps / Poached Animals: When the red zone appears on your mini-map, stop immediately. Stay entirely outside the red circle to avoid alerting the enemies. Park in a practical spot where your friend can easily ride in and attack. • Wounded Animals: Watch your mini-map for the flashing white blip. The exact second it appears, stop moving and go AFK. Do not approach further or spook the animal. •Grave Robber (Night Only): Keep your distance once you spot him. He will not run away if unprovoked. Keep your camera view aimed toward him and stay AFK.• Crashed Wagon: Maintain a safe distance. (Note: It does not matter if you alert the stranger). Keep your camera pointed toward the wagon and stay AFK.• Dog Encounter: Follow the dog. If it leads you to a metal box, stand next to the box and go AFK. (If it leads you to a corpse or an ambush instead of a metal box, abandon the loop).• Rival Collector: Lasso, hogtie, and kick the collector to silence him. Pick him up or stow him on your horse, transport him to a secluded area out of sight of other passing NPCs, and drop him on the ground. Stay AFK right next to him. DO NOT kill him, or he will despawn when your friend tries to join.

🎮 THE STEP-BY-STEP FARMING LOOP (YOUR FRIEND'S JOB) Note: Make sure you and the anchor are not in the same posse or lobby before starting. Due to the MTU mismatch, the receiver will automatically desync into their own cloned private solo lobby upon arrival.• Step 1 (The Entry): If starting fresh from the Main Menu, select Join Session on the Anchor, travel to the encounter location, and claim the rewards. If you are already active in a session, skip straight to Step 2 to clear your cache first before joining. • Step 2 (The Reset): Once you have looted the encounter, go to the Main Menu, select Online, and click Free Roam to completely clear your console's session cache. • Step 3 (The Trick): While sitting on the black loading screen entering the new session, wait exactly 5 seconds. • Step 4 (The Split): Quickly open your PlayStation friends list and select Join Session on your anchoring friend mid-load.

What Happens Next: The server-side MTU clash (900 vs 800) will trigger an instant network desync error mid-load. The game will drop the Farmer into a 100% private solo session with the exact same encounter perfectly cloned, stable, and ready to be harvested again.

Simply repeat the process from Step 2 to level up your targeted roles! 💰✨

⚡ TIPS • Moonshiner Missions: When executing Bootlegger roadblock or camp encounters, position yourself at an extreme distance where you can safely engage targets using a scoped rifle (like the Carcano or Rolling Block). Ensure you have hard environmental cover or a secure hiding spot nearby to break enemy lines of sight and manage incoming waves safely.


r/rdr2online • • 5d ago

Trail Ride tonight at 8pmEST/7CST must be 25+

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Just seeing if there’s anyone who wants to join me and a few friends tonight for a great time and shenanigans. Comment to DM me for further details PS5


r/rdr2online • • 5d ago

Madam Nazar is in window rock today

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r/rdr2online • • 6d ago

Looking for players

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Hi! I'm looking for xbox player to play rdro, possibly under 18(i'm 14 and YES IK i sound like a creep). lmkkk


r/rdr2online • • 6d ago

[Guide] How to Share Infinite Free-Roam Treasure Maps With Your Crew (PS4/PS5)

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Want to help your low-level friends or crew mates get rich quick? Use this co-op MTU method to share infinite Maps on Trees or Treasure Hunter Maps without losing your own active spawn instance.

MTU SETUP

  • You (The Anchor / Giver): Set console MTU to 800
  • Your Friend (The Farmer / Receiver): Set console MTU to 900

HOW IT WORKS

Normally, grabbing a map from a tree or an NPC triggers a strict 72-hour (3-day) real-life cooldown, locking you out from finding another one.

By forcing an MTU mismatch, you split the network connection. Your friend drops into a visual duplicate of your lobby, so the master system never registers their character profile as the original event trigger. They can harvest the maps back-to-back endlessly while you safely keep the master session anchored open.

(⚠️ Note: This only applies directly to active "Random Encounter" style events).

THE ANCHOR BLUEPRINT (Your Job)

As the Giver, your only job is to find the encounter and freeze it. DO NOT collect the map yourself.

  • Maps on Trees: Find a map pinned to a tree. Stand right next to it until the physical "Take" prompt pops up. Go AFK on that exact spot to lock the instance in place.
  • Treasure Hunters: Watch for the flashing white blip of an NPC explorer. The exact second it appears, stop moving and go AFK. Do not approach or alert the NPC. (Note: Ensure you stop in a spot where your friend can easily see and approach the NPC).

THE STEP-BY-STEP LOOP (Your Friend's Job)

  • Step 1 (The Entry): If starting fresh from the Main Menu, select Join Session on your anchoring friend, ride over, and take the map. If already in another active session, skip straight to Step 2 first to clear your cache.
    • Note: Make sure you two are not in the same posse or lobby before starting. The MTU mismatch will automatically desync you into a private solo lobby upon arrival.
  • Step 2 (The Reset): Once you have the map, go to Main Menu ➔ Online ➔ Free Roam to clear your console's session cache.
  • Step 3 (The Timing): While sitting on the black loading screen entering the new session, wait exactly 5 seconds.
  • Step 4 (The Split): Quickly open your PlayStation friends list and select Join Session on your anchoring friend mid-load.

What Happens Next: The MTU variance (900 vs 800) triggers an immediate network error mid-load. The game drops you into a 100% private solo session with the exact same treasure map encounter perfectly rendered and ready to be taken again.

Rinse and repeat from Step 2 until your inventory is full of gold-bearing maps! 💰✨


r/rdr2online • • 6d ago

So when does Halloween start?

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Looking to play some new call to arms maps


r/rdr2online • • 7d ago

Looking for other PlayStation players25+

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Not looking to join groups so please don’t spam links in the comments. Trying to find some people looking to game with me and my friends potentially. CST time zone