Those who bought Red Dead Redemption 2’s Ultimate Edition can access a series of exclusive Red Dead Online bonuses. However, it’s not immediately clear how players go about claiming some of those bonuses. In this guide, we’ll list each of the Ultimate Edition bonuses for Red Dead Online and how to claim them.
Red Dead Online Ultimate Edition Bonuses
The bonus Ultimate Edition items include a pair of character outfits, early access to certain weapons, a special horse, and more. Here’s how to claim them all in Red Dead Online:
Complete the Tutorial
Before you can claim any bonus items, you have to complete the Red Dead Online tutorial first. This is a bit of an obvious first step, but it bears mentioning nonetheless. So before you start looking around for your Ultimate Edition bonuses, make sure you’ve wrapped up the tutorial first.
Blackrose Bounty Hunter and Copperhead Enforcer Outfits
With the tutorial out of the way, you can start adding the bonus items to your inventory. Two of the more distinct Ultimate Edition bonuses are the Blackrose Bounty Hunter and Copperhead Enforcer outfits. To acquire the outfits, you can visit any general store in Red Dead Online. You can also access the outfits from the catalog that you gained during the tutorial.
Black Thoroughbred Horse
Unsurprisingly, the Black Thoroughbred horse is acquired from any Red Dead Online stable. However, make sure you sell your default horse first so you have a free slot for your new steed. The Black Thoroughbred even comes with a unique Ultimate Edition-exclusive saddle you can show off to other players.
Volcanic Pistol, Varmint Rifle, and Pump Action Shotgun Bonus Weapons
At first blush, instant access to a few standard weapons doesn’t sound very exciting. However, when you’re facing down a whole posse of hostile players, you’ll be glad you have them. If you’re an Ultimate Edition buyer, you can get the Varmint Rifle, Volcanic Pistol, and Pump Action Shotgun for free. To access the weapons, either visit a gunsmith shop or look in your personal catalog.
Survivor Camp Theme
When you gain access to the Red Dead Online camp, you’ll have the Survivor theme unlocked from the start. Other players must spend currency to access the theme (what type of currency isn’t yet known), but not you.
Rank Bonuses
The rank bonuses Ultimate Edition perk is pretty self-explanatory. There’s no additional effort needed on your part, it’s a passive perk. From rank 1 to rank 25 you’ll gain XP and rank up faster than other players.
For more on Red Dead Online, be sure to read our coverage of the initial patch notes and known errors.