Every month, Rockstar unleashes a ton of great activities for players in Red Dead Online. May 2026 is no exception, with Naturalists and horse racers reaping some big rewards. But they aren’t the only cowpokes who can score big. Activities are wide-ranging and span the entire month with big rewards, big XP, and even some free stuff to pick up along the way. Let’s see what’s in store in RDO this month.
What’s happening in RDO this month?
- 4X RDO$, Gold, and XP on Races
- 4X RDO$ and XP on Wildlife Photographer or Wild Animal Kills Challenge Free Roam Events
- Free Ruby Buckle for finishing in the Top 3 in any Race this month
- Free Guerra Poncho for completing a Round of Wildlife Photographer
- Triple RDO$, XP, and Role XP on Sample Sales
- Naturalists who play Red Dead Online anytime through June 1 will receive the black Rushword Shirt
- Complete an Animal Sighting Mission to receive the Chicken Emote
- Free Clairborn Coat for Hunting or Sampling a Legendary Animal this month
- Triple Rewards on the Featured Series:
- May 5 – 11: Race Series
- May 12 – 18: Open Target Races and Overrun Series
- May 19 – 25: Race Series 2
- May 26 – June 1: Target Races and Capture Mode Series
- Returning Limited-Time Clothing: The Benbow Jacket, Carver Pants, Morning Tail Coat, Manteca Hat, and Salter Shoes
- Weekly Challenges:
- May 5 – 11: Win in the Featured Series to receive 2 Gold Bars
- May 12 – 18: Complete 3 Daily Challenges to receive an Offer for 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
- Free Community-Inspired Outfit: The Western Homburg Hat, Everyday Shirt (Male) or Iniesta Shirtwaist (Female), Ribbon Tie, Paisley Vest, Padded Saddle Work Pants, and Sportsman’s Boots
- Free Sedative Ammo
- Horse Discounts: 40% off the Arabian and Missouri Fox Trotter Horses and their preferred Saddles
- Additional Discounts: 10 Gold Bars off the Sample Kit, 50% off Naturalist Role Outfits, Potent Predator Bait and Potent Herbivore Bait Pamphlets, Bows, and the Varmint Rifle, 40% off Gus Garment Sets and Trinkets, Hats, Chaps, and Off-Hand Holsters
Learn more by visiting the Red Dead Online official site.
