Red Dead Redemption 2 Online has been given a big new update on PS4 and Xbox One.
The first major Red Dead 2 patch of 2019 introduces the Gun Rush mode.
According to the Red Dead 2 patch notes, Gun Rush sees players put their survival instincts to the test.
Essentially a scaled down version of Battle Royale, 32 players gather weapons and ammunition while the play area shrinks.
“Available to play now in Free-for-all and Team variations, where the last one standing wins,” Rockstar explains.
Rockstar also confirmed plans to keep Red Dead 2 Online in beta for a few more months, before revealing what’s next for the multiplayer game.
“A big thank you to everyone who has taken part in the Red Dead Online Beta over the holidays, and especially to those who have taken the time to provide us with their feedback,” a post reads.
“Please keep it coming – Red Dead Online will stay in beta for a few more months yet as we have many more new gameplay features to add across the board as well as further changes to improve, stabilize and refine the overall experience.”
Rockstar explains: “More updates are coming soon including new Races and Showdown Modes and new clothing and emotes, as well as some additional changes based on player feedback.”
This includes daily challenges such as sharpshooting and evading the law.
Law and Bounty upgrades will also be introduced, which should “reduce the enticements for griefing”.
“Soon, players will get a bounty for committing crimes and will be incentivized to pay them off within an allotted time. Wait too long and bounty hunters from each of the states will track the player forcing them to either pay up or escape.”
The remaining changes coming to Red Dead Redemption 2…
• We are working on lots of new content that we will be releasing this year. Just a few of the updates in the works are:
• All-new missions to build on your Story in A Land Of Opportunities – from previously established characters like Horley and Jessica LeClerk, and some new ones as well.
• A range of Dynamic Events throughout the world
• Lots of new competitive modes including new Showdown Modes and Races
• Plus new weapons and clothing, and lots more that we’re not quite ready to announce just yet…
• Xbox One players can also now access the Red Chestnut Arabian Horse, Alligator Skin Ranch Cutter Saddle and the High Roller Double-Action Revolver in the Red Dead Online Beta.