New Red Dead Online update adds zombies, robots, and cannibals in supernatural anthology

Red Dead Online's new Strange Tales of the West update brings zombies, robots, and other spine-tingling oddities to the 19th century Old West, culminating in the first RDO trailer in years.

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Today, Rockstar Games announced a new Red Dead Online content update, and it seems to pack a punch. The update is called Strange Tales of the West, and it's a kind of anthology series where players will tackle supernaturally-altered areas of the online game where bizarre monstrosities roam--robots, undead zombies, heretics, and even cannibals. It's kind of like RDO has been taken over by The Twilight Zone or Tales From the Crypt.

Strange Tales of the West features four telegram missions that each have their own supernatural focus. Players will investigate a mysterious plague affecting Armadillo, hearkening back to the Undead Nightmare expansion from the original Red Dead Redemption. You'll also tackle very old-timey bullet-proof robots that look straight out of the 1999 film Wild Wild West.

"Strange Tales of the West will require steely resolve and courage in the face of the odd, twisted, and downright supernatural. Embark upon these four new Telegram Missions by picking up Mr. Levin's letter at any Post Office or from your Camp's Lockbox, then opening it via your Satchel or launching Telegram Missions from your Player Menu."

As with most updates, Rockstar is also discounting in-game item supply purchases, as well as offering freebies for those who log in.

Strange Tales of the West is now available in Red Dead Online, and check below for more info:

Challenges and Rewards

Play Red Dead Online anytime this month to receive the Rebellion Poncho. Naturalists who play this month will get 50 rounds of Tranquilizer Ammo and a Reward for the North Clingman Treasure Map.

Going a step further and selling a Sample to Harriet Davenport will land you the Fiddlehead Emote, returning from Outlaw Pass 5, while successfully sampling a Legendary Buck will net you the Steel Spectacles from Outlaw Pass 1.

If you'd rather use lethal force, successfully hunting down any Legendary Animal this month will result in you getting your hands on the returning Estevez Gun Belt and Holster from Outlaw Pass 4.

• July 1-7: Complete a Round of Wildlife Photography to receive the blue Eberhart Coat
• July 8-14: Naturalists at Rank 15 or higher receive the blue Torranca Coat for logging in
• July 15-21: Hunt a Legendary Bear to receive the blue Porter Jacket
• July 22-28: Complete three Role Challenges to receive the red Concho Pants
• July 29-August 4: Sell two Samples to Harriet Davenport to receive the red Manteca Hat