This Month in Red Dead Online: May 5, 2026

A new Red Dead Online event begins on May 5, focusing on the Naturalist role with boosted rewards for sampling wildlife and taking part in themed Free Roam Events.

Players can earn increased payouts across Sample Sales, wildlife activities, and Races, with bonuses running through June 1, alongside a selection of monthly rewards and returning items.

Bonuses (Through June 1)

• 3× RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Sample Sales
• 4× RDO$ and XP on Wildlife Photography Free Roam Event
• 4× RDO$ and XP on Wild Animals Kills Challenge
• 4× RDO$, Gold, and XP on Races
• 3× RDO$ and XP on Featured Series

Monthlong Rewards

• Naturalists who log in receive the black Rushword Shirt
• Place Top 3 in a Race to earn the Ruby Buckle
• Complete a round of Wildlife Photography to receive the blue Guerra Poncho
• Complete an Animal Sighting Mission to receive the Chicken Emote
• Hunt or sample a Legendary Animal to receive the brown Clairborn Coat

Weekly Rewards

• May 5 – 11: Win in the Featured Series to receive 2 Gold Bars
• May 12 – 18: Complete 3 Daily Challenges to receive 50% off an Established or Distinguished Naturalist Role Item
• May 19 – 25: Win in the Featured Series to receive a Reward for a Free Emote
• May 26 – June 1: Sell 3 Samples to receive the black Morning Tail Coat

Featured Series Schedule

• May 5 – 11: Race Series
• May 12 – 18: Open Target Races and Overrun Series
• May 19 – 25: Race Series
• May 26 – June 1: Target Races and Capture Mode Series

Community-Inspired Outfit

A community-created outfit by allieeeeeeeeeeeeeee is available through June 1:

• Western Homburg Hat
• Everyday Shirt (Male) or Iniesta Shirtwaist (Female)
• Ribbon Tie
• Paisley Vest
• Padded Saddle Work Pants
• Sportsman’s Boots

Returning Limited-Time Clothing

• Benbow Jacket
• Carver Pants
• Morning Tail Coat
• Manteca Hat
• Salter Shoes

Discounts (Through June 1)

• Sample Kit – 10 Gold Bars off
• Sedative Ammo – Free
• Naturalist Role Outfits – 50% off
• Gus Garment Sets and Trinkets – 40% off
• Potent Predator Bait Pamphlet – 50% off
• Potent Herbivore Bait Pamphlet – 50% off
• Arabian Horses – 40% off
• Missouri Fox Trotter Horses – 40% off
• Saddles – 40% off
• Varmint Rifle – 50% off
• Bows – 50% off
• Hats – 40% off
• Chaps – 40% off
• Off-Hand Holsters – 40% off