Rising from the depths of GameStop’s bankruptcy, a new store has emerged: Red Dead Redemption 2. What began as a joke among friends has since turned into a goldmine for some. Although the game isn’t even a month old, early adapters are already raking in the cash: the game’s gold price has more than doubled since launch.
If you’re looking to make some extra money on the side, you can’t go wrong by taking advantage of this popular new game. Perhaps you’ve already tried your luck at the game’s auction houses, or maybe you’re looking to explore the more traditional methods of making money. Whatever your reason for wanting to become a millionaire quickly, this article and video series is for you! We’re going to teach you how to make a quick, easy and lucrative living from the comfort of your home. Let’s get to it.
The Basics
Although it’s not necessary to have a gaming console to play Red Dead Redemption 2, it certainly helps. The game only runs on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Those are the only two devices that natively support multiplayer gameplay – up to four players can connect and play together across both platforms.
Each game comes with a default PS4 controller, but you’ll need an extra set of either wired or wireless Xbox One joysticks to play. If you have a spare Xbox One, consider investing in a Bluetooth adapter to connect and play with your PC or mobile device. You can use either an Xbox One S or X for the best experience.
How To Make Money In Game
One of the more traditional ways of making money is by grinding. In this process, you purchase game assets – such as in-game currency, gems, or gold – using real money and then sell them for more money than you spent originally. In the case of Red Dead Redemption 2, you’ll primarily want to focus on grinding for gold and gems. However, there are plenty of other ways to make money quick in the game as well.
You can hunt for deer, elk, and other animals in the wild. You can also fish for salmon, trout, and other fish in both fresh and salt water. You can perform handyman tasks for complete strangers or do tasks for the general public. If you decide to participate in any of these activities, you’ll have to purchase the necessary gear from local shops. This can all be done for free in-game, but it will require some time investment.
Gems
Gems are the game’s premium currency. You can purchase them with real money at a rate of $40 for a million, $20 for a hundred thousand, $10 for a ten thousand and $4.95 for a four thousand five hundred member strong loyalty program. For a complete breakdown of GameStop’s Gem Master Program, check out this article from MMORPG.com.
In addition to being used to purchase various items in the game, gems can also be redeemed for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One console pre-orders, additional game content, and more.
The easiest and most effective way to make money in Red Dead Redemption 2 is through gem grinding. You can use one of the many gem miners that the game provides – either manually or automatically – to mine gems for you using real-world currency. You’ll want to invest in a suitable mining rig before getting started, however, as the gems you mine will be worth more than $500 per day if sold on the open market.
Gold
Gold is the purest form of currency there is. As far as investments go, it’s one of the fairest options out there. If you’re looking to make a quick and easy $1,000 per day on the side, you can’t go wrong by investing in a few kilos of gold. As the world’s most popular and most trusted metal, gold can also be used to perform various tasks in the game such as obtaining weapons and armor, paying off prisoners, and more. You can buy gold from local traders for 10% below market rates using in-game currency. You can then sell it for at least 20% above market prices to make easy money.
Auction Houses
There are four auction houses in Red Dead Redemption 2. These are places you can purchase items in game for real-world money. They’ll then be delivered to you via in-game mail or you can pick them up directly from the postman. When purchasing items from the auction houses, you’ll have to specify how many you need and how many you want to pay for. Depending on the item, you may have to pay a listing fee ranging from $4.95 to $19.95.
While in-game mail is free, you’ll have to pay for the items you purchase. These fees range from $0.99 to $9.99 per item (plus applicable taxes). If you want to sell an item you’ve bought from the auction houses, you’ll have to go through the hassle of declaring it to the authorities and waiting for them to process your paperwork. This part can take several days, so you may have to wait a few days before you can resell or use the item. For all of these reasons, it’s not the best idea to depend on the auction houses for quick cash.
Profitable Jobs
Although you can’t really put a monetary value on helping others, you can use your talents and skills to earn easy money in Red Dead Redemption 2. There are plenty of side-hustles you can engage in to make some quick cash, such as:
- Repairman – fix vehicles for strangers, deliver drinks to customers, and hunt for animals in the wild.
- Thief – steal diamonds, other gems, and gold from rich and unsuspecting strangers.
- Escapologist – help people escape the law by breaking into prisons and hijacking cars.
- Miner – mine for gems, gold, and other valuable resources.
- Bodyguard – protect VIPs (very important people) from assassination attempts and other violent crimes.
- Bouncer – keep the barrio’s worst element in check by taking them all on in fistfights.
- Drug Lord – distribute cocaine, heroin, and other drugs in a prosperous neighborhood.
- Pirate – become the scourge of the high seas by robbing and plundering ships.
- Gangster – control territory by any means necessary, including murder.
- Bandit – dress up like a bandit and help yourself to other people’s property. Rob them, then leave them stranded on the side of the road.
- Mafia – perform illegal activities for prominent members of famous criminal organizations like the Sicilian or the Genovese crime families.
While all of these side-hustles can be lucrative, you may have to spend some time getting familiar with the game and earning money in the right way. Don’t expect to can make a quick $1,000 per day with any of these methods. It will take some time to learn how to effectively play the game and make the most out of it.
Final Takeaway
If you’re looking to make extra money, Red Dead Redemption 2 is unquestionably the best game to do it in. Many users are currently making a living from the game using various methods detailed above. If you’re not into gambling or have a fear of losing money, you can also take a slightly different approach and try to make a passive income from the game by selling items you’ve obtained through gameplay, such as vehicles, weapons, and armor.
Make sure to use a reliable money-maker – like gold or gems – to fund your initial investments in equipment necessary for a profitable venture. As with any investment, there are risks involved, but you can’t beat the money-making potential of an untapped goldmine. Just make sure to do your research and learn from the experience.