Zombies, Robots, And The Occult Showcased In New ‘Strange Tales Of The West Vol. 1’ Update For Read Dead Online

When it comes to the current focus toward Rockstar Games, it is at no surprised steered towards the highly-anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI. It was previously confirmed the game is to launch later in May 2026. Additionally, analysts are still under the impression of a potential $100 price tag for the game. This comes with the understanding of the title’s longevity & online support it will meet in its post-launch.

As for it other projects, Rockstar Games is still issuing free updates for GTA Online. The most recent arrived in June with the ‘Money Fronts’ update that added more side businesses to rake in green. Even Red Dead Redemption received some attention as of late with the very requested PC port which rolled out for the game back in October 2024.

Now this week, Rockstar Games is steering the spotlight towards Red Dead Online with a surprising update. In that, it is issuing a new slew of missions under the title card ‘Strange Tales of the West Vol. 1’. You can watch the trailer in the video below:

“Author Theodore Levin can’t believe the rumors and missives he’s been receiving from the four corners of the American frontier. He’s working on an anthology of these unexplained and weird phenomena and he needs your help investigating the wildest claims that cross his desk. Strange Tales of the West will require steely resolve and courage in the face of the odd, twisted, and downright supernatural,” the synopsis reads. There are a total of four featured tales:

Strange Tales of The Plague – There are stories of a malady spreading among the people of Armadillo, turning them into shambling undead. It’ll fall on you to retrieve several of these diseased corpses for scientific examination, if you can avoid infection and fend off attacks from a resurgent cell of nearby cultists.

Strange Tales of Modern Science – A nearby man of science claims he’s created artificial life that stalks the grounds of Braithwaite Manor, killing those curious or unfortunate enough to stumble upon it. Bring the strange experiment to light by discovering its secrets and destroying any automata that put up a fight.

Strange Tales of The Bayou – Something unholy lurks in the swamps of Lagras. Explore at your own risk, be wary of ambushes by Swamp Folk who call those wetlands home, and bring the swamp creature back for Theodore.

Strange Tales of The Wilderness – Investigate reports of a missing scientist last seen conducting strange research on a crew of murderers in Tall Trees. When the operation goes sideways, you’ll need to use your survival skills to find weapons, craft items, and hunt for food, all while tracking down the scientist and his captors.

What has you most excited for this new Red Dead Online update?

Red Dead Online is available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Source: Rockstar Newswire