Difference Between Red Dead Online and Red Dead Redemption 2

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Red Dead Redemption 2 is already one big game. But its multiplayer component, named Red Dead Online, might be bigger. It is full of upgrades, new activities, and characters not discovered in the main game. Well, here we are going to share differences between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online.

Difference Between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online

Here are difference between Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online:

Difference Between Red Dead Online and Red Dead Redemption 2

1. You Level Up and Unlock New Skills

The single-player campaign does not have traditional levels or skill trees. Not so in Red Dead Online, you are able to obtain experience points and unlock abilities over time. Levelling up has some purposes. You are able to unlock cosmetics and access to better gear. Also, you are able to equip one active “Dead Eye” skill and three passives. The game introduces the first skill right away, however, it takes a while for unlocking the next three slots. Aside from that, you are also given an option of three Dead Eye abilities at first.

Whichever one you select is free, and you are able to unlock the other two choices immediately. However, the new skills are going to cost in-game cash. So, you have to pick wisely. Personally, we do not love the target painting skill as a first option. Basically, it is a worse version of the normal Dead Eye system from the single-player story. The regenerating health and damage boosts may be more useful.

2. You Cannot Play Story Missions Alone

At least for right now, it seems like Red Dead Online story missions are just multiplayer. Start matchmaking is the only choice when you try to start one. Although you are able to set the game to prioritize friends and friendly posses. Also, you are able to wander around freely when not playing a scripted mission. Need to know that the western world of Red Dead Online is full of ambient activities such as bandit camps, that you are able to engage at any time. Usually, they do not yield the same level of rewards as bigger content.

There are some friendly tips for matchmaking. First, you are able to set the game to prioritize friends when looking for groups from your camp. Second, you cannot skip cutscenes without your allies’ consent. Trying to do that will put it to a vote that needs a unanimous decision. And eventually, you have to get ready up after you have found a group. That is not obvious on the screen, so remember to hit it when you are ready to go.

3. You Cannot Pause

Red Dead Online is an online game. Bringing up the menu or opening your map will not  pause time anymore. It is crucial to note, because of cores. Your stamina, health, and Dead Eye cores all drain in real-time. Therefore, leaving your game idle without the ability to pause will be able to cost you some stats.

However, there is an upside. Horse technology has not developed much between the single-player and multiplayer modes. It means that your trusty steed occasionally has trouble achieving you after you whistle for it. The ability to explore your items and map while you are waiting for your horse is a good method to do many tasks. Also, you are able to purchase the items from anywhere right now, thanks to a portable catalog. Please use that to purchase lots of provisions.

4. Death Works Differently

This is one of the biggest differences between single-player and multiplayer RDR2. Death works in two different ways, depending on what you are doing. Maybe you have died in the main campaign while moseying your way to a new mission. If so, you may notice that expiring removes some of your cash. It is par for the course in Rockstar games. Like the checkpoints that you get in story missions.

Red Dead Online does not charge you for dying. In fact, death while free roaming does not seem to have much effect at all. You only respawn close to where you were, with no progress lost. We were halfway through clearing out a bandit camp when we first bit the dust. The baddies did not respawn while we  were out.

5. Camps Are More Customizable

Camps in Red Dead 2 allow you to chill with NPC friends and sometimes grab a snack. Actually, Red Dead Online camps are more utilitarian. You are able to rest there to recover health and craft items. Also, you have the ability to upgrade your camps to give recovery faster due to the game never pauses, and also you need to wait for the regeneration to get effect.

Aside from that, your camp is portable. It is in the single player story. However, you will not be able to control it. RDO just allows you to pick up your camp and resettle anywhere in the game world. The tutorial will only allow you to pick one location, however relocating unlocks after completing the first mission, where you get your real horse for the first time.

The biggest disappointment is that fast travel from camp unlocks slower in Red Dead Online than in the campaign. You have to reach level 65 before it is an option. It is going to take some doing. So, you will be better at riding and rollicking as soon as possible.

5. Horses are More Convenient

Now, you are able to call a horse from anywhere. Also, you no longer need to hoof it back. Your main horses are still locked according to location. They will not come for you unless you are standing in the same general area as them. But, the game will always give you a default scrawny nag to ride when you are out of the range. The horses have low health and stamina. However, they are better than nothing. At least you are able to ride them into range of your mount wherever it is in the world.

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