Overview

• The surprise update marks the first new Red Dead Online mission content since 2022, reintroducing four supernatural-themed Telegram missions.
• Players battle shambling undead in Armadillo, rogue automata at Braithwaite Manor, a swamp beast in Lagras, and rescue a missing scientist in Tall Trees.
• All Strange Tales missions pay out 3× Gold, RDO$, and XP until August 4 to encourage widespread participation.
• Players launch the new missions by retrieving Theodore Levin’s letter from any post office or camp lockbox and selecting the Telegram option in the player menu.
• Branding the update as Volume 1 hints at future episodic releases and has fueled speculation about a possible Red Dead Redemption 2 remaster or next-gen console port.