'Red Dead Online: Frontier Pursuits' Out Now, Adds New Specialist Roles And More

Ted Ranosa, Tech Times 11 September 2019, 08:09 am

Rockstar Games has just released three Red Dead Online: Frontier Pursuits, adding a boatload of content for the game including new specialist roles.

The summer update to Red Dead Online introduces a wide range of features and gameplay changes to help give players more things to do in the game. This is highlighted by the addition of three new frontier roles: the Bounty Hunter, the Trader, and the Collector.

Bounty Hunter

Players can now choose to become one of three specialists in the game, each coming with its own sets of tasks and challenges to overcome.

To start as a Bounty Hunter, gamers need to make their way to Rhodes and meet up with the legendary bounty hunter there. This is also where they can buy the Bounty Hunter License, which is required for the role.

Bounty Hunters take on jobs by visiting bounty boards found near train stations, post offices, and law offices across the world map. They then need to track down and bring their targets to justice.

Each bounty varies in difficulty, with some being more challenging than others. At times, players will need to go up against multiple targets or armed gangs at once. This can be made easier by bringing along a Posse, though they will ask for their cut from the bounty. It's also a good idea to keep targets alive as much as possible as this can yield a higher reward.

Gamers will receive more clothing, unique items, weapon skins, and horse equipment the more they progress in specialist toles. Bounty Hunter-specific skills and items include:

Focus - Targets glow red when Eagle Eye is used
Reinforced Lasso - Makes lassos stronger to keep targets secure
Eagle Eye+ - Allows tracking of enemies while sprinting or galloping
Bolas - Throws a weapon that tangles the legs of enemies
Dual Gun Spinning - Allows gun spinning tricks with two pistols or revolvers

Trader

Becoming a Trader allows players to turn their camp into a burgeoning business. Cripps, the camp's trusty companion, takes on a more active role by transforming various sourced materials into sellable goods. Gamers need to acquire the Butcher's Table to initiate the Trader specialist role.

Much like Bounty Hunters, Traders also have their unique skills and items that can be unlocked by advancing in the role. These include:

Stew Pot - Allows players to cook more stew recipes to boost cores
Canine Warning - Allows players' dog companion to give a warning when thieves attack the camp
Lance Knife - A bespoke knife style available exclusively to Traders
Efficiency - Increases the amount of raw materials received from perfect carcasses when donating to trading companies
Protection - Lowers the chances of raids being launched against player camps

Collector

Players who want to become a Collector will have to seek out the help of the mysterious travelling saleswoman Madam Nazar. She will be the one to sell gamers the Collector's Bag, which is needed to start the specialist role.

Collectors travel the world in search of valuable items ranging from discarded Tarot cards to buried family heirlooms or treasures. Their unique skills and items include:

Intuition - Narrows the search area when looking for items
Refined Binoculars - Helps identify potential dig sites even from great distances
Aguila Machete - Allows the use of a restyled machete exclusively for Collectors
Metal Detector - Helps locate Collectibles buried underground
Equine Assistance - Allows players to pick up items even when on horseback

The Bounty Hunter License, Butcher Table, and Collector's Bag can be bought for 15 Gold Bars. However, these items can also be obtained for free through various means.

Players who have an active PlayStation Plus subscription can get the Butcher Table at no cost by simply talking to Cripps. This is available from the time of the update's launch until Oct. 14.

Meanwhile, aspiring Collectors who were able to collect all 54 hidden playing cards in GTA Online will receive Collector's Bag for free through Oct. 14.

Members of Twitch Prime who successfully linked their Twitch and Rockstar Games Social Club accounts on Sept. 8 should also get their free Bounty Hunter License. Those who missed out on the deadline should still receive their license within 72 hours after they have linked their accounts.