Money can be used to unlock new weapons, gear, consumables and even every item, and it is the key to success in Red Dead Redemption 2 Online, as the game comes with a stingy economy mechanics. Looting enemy is only giving a few cents in the game, there is no way to buy any expensive weapons. It is still possible to earn a lot of money in the game, here comes the best way to make money fast in the game.
- Treasure Maps
Treasure maps can lead you to chests, which will have up to $100 inside. Each map will feed you about $50-100, plus a bit of gold and some other trinkets. You will get a Treasure Map right away when you start playing the game and another when you hit level ten. You could find more by raiding a Bandit Camp. The leaders of the camp will sometimes offer you a Treasure Map at random. Treasure maps can also be found on the bodies of bandits while looting. If you find a Bandit Camp in the wild, definitely shake it down. - Multiplayer Playlists
There are three multiplayer playlists at the moment – Race Series, Showdown Series, and Showdown Series Large. You will get $4-10 for each round you complete, with most rounds lasting around 10 minutes. - Hunting
If you are familiar with the single player economy, hunting will be the most efficient way to make money. You will need a solid weapon to take down the bigger and better animals for selling, and it will surely cost some money. If you are an experienced player with a nice rifle, hunting will be a good way to reliably earn money. You can earn about $5 per trip with perfect deer pelts. - Story Mission On-Call
Completing story missions is a decent way to earn an income. Complete the bonus requirements of missions to earn a bit more as well. You can view the breakdown of how your mission is evaluated in the Log section of the menu. If you queue up for Story Mission On-Call, you will be entered into matchmaking with other random players who need help finishing a story mission.