Red Dead Online Halloween Pass controversially removes Gold Bars reward

The Red Dead Online Halloween Laissez passer has made its debut forRed Dead Redemption two multiplayer and players have discovered an unfortunate surprise: this seasonal variant of the Outlaw Pass won't permit players earn back the Gold Confined used to buy the Halloween Pass.

Previously,Red Expressionless Online has hosted "Outlaw Passes," the game's themed variation of battle passes. Players could purchase the passes using the Golden Bars premium currency. Equally with many other battle pass programs, the previous Outlaw Passes allowed the player to earn back its purchase price — until now.

Red Dead Online Halloween Pass is cheaper, but not better

Red Dead Online Halloween Pass price

TheRed Dead Online Halloween Pass is much shorter than previous Outlaw Passes; this special seasonal variant has just xx Ranks of content for players to unlock. That might seem modest, but information technology certainly is more content when compared against last year's Halloween event. As a contrast, Summer 2020's Outlaw Pass 3 had fourscore Ranks of content for players to earn. Outlaw Pass 3 likewise allowed players to eventually earn dorsum the entire purchase price of the battle laissez passer, but that isn't the instance here.

Instead, players volition exist able to unlock a multifariousness of Halloween-themed content. This content includes 4 new emotes, a scattering of new cosmetic items for the actor graphic symbol and the horse, and some spooky furniture additions for the army camp and the bar.

That'south not to say that theRed Expressionless Online Halloween Pass won't take some savings for players — several discounts and cash bonuses are included with this seasonal Outlaw Laissez passer. Players tin can go 40% off of select Naturalist Role items — certainly a boon for players who want to chase downwards Legendary Animals. The Halloween Laissez passer too awards players with a RDO$100 payout and several free items as they earn higher Ranks.

Players can pick upwards theScarlet Dead Online Halloween Pass for fifteen Golden Bars, roughly 1-third of the cost of a normal Outlaw Pass. The removal of the Gold Bars reward is sure to exist an unpopular move, particularly as more than games are moving away from loot boxes. What remains to be seen is whether or not Rockstar Games will continue to allow players to earn back their gold confined in futurity Outlaw Passes or if the situation with the Halloween Pass is a former consequence.