How to make money fast in Red Dead Online

Red Dead Online is an attempt to replicate the success of Grand Theft Auto Online, with the critical difference being that it is set in the world of Red Dead Redemption 2. Like its predecessor, earning money is the primary goal of success in the game. Here are the five best ways to make money in Red Dead Online:

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The 5 best way to earn money in Red Dead Online

1. Do your story missions

Believe it or not, Red Dead Online has a complete story mission, unlike Grand Theft Auto Online. There are ten of them, and four more will unlock (a total of 14 missions) once you have restored your reputation to a good level. They offer money as a reward. It’s a good way to “grind” for cash if you’re new to the game.

2. Become a Trader and hunt Alligators

The best specialist role in Red Dead Online is the trader. As a trader, you prioritize hunting animals, harvesting their materials, and selling them through delivery missions. Gaining more money will allow you to invest in larger businesses, which makes your wallet thicker, like in real life. Alligators are the best animals to hunt due to their abundance in swamps and the price of their materials.

3. Participate in Treasure Hunts

Every five levels, the game will reward you with a treasure map. You can use this treasure map to find a hidden treasure and reap its content. Looting dead bodies also can give you a treasure map, although it is sporadic.

Treasure Hunts are simple and usually safe, even for beginners. However, while you might see a lot come by if you’re a beginner, you’ll find it much more difficult to find one when you’re in the upper echelons of the player base.

4. Produce Moonshine and sell it

This method is better for late-game players with an excellent stack of money, gold, and a complete equipment set. The Moonshine shack produces moonshine in about 48 minutes if you have a stock of supplies available. You must either wait for the production to finish or try to do some daily quests.

After the production, you must deliver the moonshine and sell it for a reasonable amount. Be wary, as gangs may try to intercept your delivery, netting you a considerable loss in terms of time and money.

5. Do your dailies and free roam events

You should consider doing these events as soon as you log in to Red Dead Online. These missions are straightforward and will give you a decent amount of money. You get a new set of dailies every day, so you’ll never run out of things to do upon logging in.

On the other hand, free-roam events can be various activities ranging from PVP to single-player missions. It may seem intimidating at first, but trust us; it’s a lot of fun to participate in these events. Some of these missions are similar to the Strangers and Freaks in Grand Theft Auto V.