The Red Dead Redemption 2: Special Edition, Ultimate Edition and Pre-Order Bonuses

Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Art - Image Courtesy: Rockstar Games
Red Dead Redemption 2: Official Art - Image Courtesy: Rockstar Games

There has been a lot of speculations and hype about the Red Dead Redemption 2 since Rockstar Games announced and confirmed that the Red Dead Redemption 2 which is actually a prequel of Red Dead Redemption is coming out. With this game, Rockstar is literally pushing out the boundaries of open world games on consoles.

Also, read Why RDR2 is the Deadliest and The Best Open World Game

Now about Red Dead Redemption itself, it was a huge success and one of the best open world games. Rockstar Games is known for their work on open world games, such as GTA. Red Dead Redemption’s storyline takes you back to 1899.

The official Storyline says,

“America, 1899. The end of the Wild West era has begun. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him.”

Red Dead Redemption 2 coming out with a few different editions. The storyline and everything in the game will stay the same in all the edition but you do get some extra boosts with these special and ultimate edition packs. There are also rewards for pre-ordering the game.

The Pre-Order bonus

Rockstar Games announced that all pre-orders will include some bonuses. Here are the bonuses they are giving out with the pre-orders-

War Horse: You get the Iron-Grey-colored handsome Ardennes War Horse. The War Horse has greater stamina and greater courage than any other horses. This horse can always be trusted in a battle who knows how to keep his head under the fire.

The Outlaw Survival Kit: The Outlaw Survival Kit contains a huge collection of keys that will help you throughout the game and support your life on the frontier. The kit also provides you with items that will heal your health, dead eye and more interesting items.

Digital Pre-Order Bonuses

Digital Pre-Order comes with some more advantages (Image Courtesy: Rockstar Games)
Digital Pre-Order comes with some more advantages (Image Courtesy: Rockstar Games)

Digital Pre-Order comes with some more advantages. With the previously mentioned The Outlaw Survival Kit and the War Horse you also get more rewards for pre-ordering it on PlayStation Store and Xbox Store.

Cash Bonus for Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Mode

Now this is something that will help you in-game a lot. The Van der Linde gang is always trying to make more money to survive and buy more weapons. This cash bonus will give a boost to Arthur Morgan wallet and help him buy a weapon, some food, and ammunition.

Treasure Map

Throughout the world of Red Dead Redemption 2 you can find secretly buried treasures. This map will give Arthur to access to all these treasures so he can reach the hidden treasures and find out the riches.


Red Dead Redemption 2: Special Edition

Red Dead Redemption 2: Special Edition gives you access to exclusive content for story mode. Let’s take a look at that.

1. Bank Robbery Mission and Gang Hideout in Story Mode: This mission allows you a new mission. Arthur and his friends come up with a robbery plan and they rob the bank in the southern town of Rhodes.

The Del Lobos gang has taken over a Hacienda. Arthur and his friends clear the gang's hideout and loot their stash for many important items.

2. Dappled Black Thoroughbred: This thoroughbred race-horse shining in a reversed dappled black coat will keep you in the front of the pack. The thoroughbred has exceptional speed and acceleration. You will also get an exclusive Nuevo Paraiso Saddle.

The saddle is handmade in dark chocolate leather with silver medallion detailing. The horse and the saddle will be available in the Red Dead Redemption story mode.

3. Talisman and Medallion Gameplay Bonuses: These are the Story Mode items that will give Arthur a boost in the Story Mode. Equipping these items will give him advantages, such as attaching the Eagle Talon Talisman to his boot will make Arthur’s environmental awareness skill to last longer. By carrying the Iguana Scale in his personal satchel Arthur will take less damage while riding on the horse.

4. Gameplay Boost, Cash Bonus and Discounts: This is a collection of boosts, bonuses, and discounts. This will help Arthur throughout the game in Story Mode. This will also help the Van der Linde gang.

The basic stat boost will help boosting Arthur’s stats, stamina, and Dead Eye Cores. Earn more cash in robbery mission with the whole gang also while hunting and selling animal carcasses. Receive a discount to any and all upgrade to the Van der Linde gang’s camp.

5. The Nuevo Paraiso Gunslinger Outfit: This exclusive Story Mode outfit features a wide-brimmed black cowboy hat, deep indigo coat, worn denim chaps, leather gloves, and boots.

6. Free Access to Additional Weapons: Get free access to three weapons in the Story Mode. The Volcanic Pistol, Pump Action Shotgun and Lancaster Varmint Rifle.

Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition

RDR2 Ultimate Edition - Image courtesy: Rockstar Games
RDR2 Ultimate Edition - Image courtesy: Rockstar Games

The Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Editions delivers all exclusive Story Mode items from the Special Edition plus some more exclusive items.

1. Bonus Outfits: Get two exclusive outfit for your online character. The Blackrose Bounty Hunter outfit and The Copperhead Enforcer outfit.

2. Black Chestnut Thoroughbred: Get ahead of everyone using this Black Chestnut Thoroughbred racehorse. It comes with the High Plains Cutting Saddle beautifully crafted in jet black leather. The horse and the saddle will be available online.

3. Free Access to The Survivor Camp Theme: Customize your own personal camp online with a free access to the survivor camp theme.

4. Free Access to Additional Weapons: Get access to Volcanic Pistol, Varmint Rifle and Pump Action Shotgun free of charge from Gunsmiths in online.

5. Rank Bonuses: In online mode, you can rank-up faster as a bonus till level 25.

Bonus GTA$ For Digital Pre-Orders

All version of the game including the standard edition will give you extra GTA$. Any edition upon pre-order from PlayStation Store or Xbox Store will receive immediate GTA$ in the Maze Bank in GTA Online.

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