Red Dead Online’s Thanksgiving Event
Cowboys and cowgirls can celebrate the season of gratitude with a hearty helping of free content in Red Dead Online. Rockstar Games has launched a special Thanksgiving-themed event for November 2025, offering players a month of generous bonuses, discounts, and free items to enjoy in the vast American frontier.
The update brings a festive flair to the online Western, encouraging players to hunt, trade, and gather with friends. The centerpiece of the event is a major boost for Traders, making it a perfect time to venture into the wilderness and build your business.
Throughout the entire month, players can earn double materials for their Trader business by donating Perfect Carcasses, Pelts, Skins, and Hides to Cripps Trading Company. Furthermore, all Trader Sales will pay out double RDO$, XP, and Role XP, providing a significant boost to your in-game wealth and progression.
The festivities kick into high gear during Thanksgiving week itself, running from November 25 to December 1. During this time, all saloons across the map will open their doors and offer free provisions, allowing every outlaw to enjoy a complimentary meal and drink. Rockstar is also waiving the fee for setting up a Persistent Posse, making it free to form a permanent gang with your friends.
For those looking for more action, the event also features bonus rewards for specific game modes. The Trade Route Free Roam Event offers triple RDO$ and XP, while the weekly Featured Series will grant triple rewards on RDO$, Gold, and XP.
The community has welcomed the news, with one Reddit user noting it’s a great opportunity to “help out low levels again with trade sales,” while another simply called it “Easy money. Good for newer players.”
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The Red Dead Online Thanksgiving event is live now and will run until December 2, giving players plenty of time to hunt some turkeys, share a free drink at the saloon, and cash in on the lucrative seasonal bonuses.