Per R* Newswire:

An automatic title update (version 1.02) is now available for Red Dead Redemption on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. You will be prompted to download the title update as soon as you sign into PSN or Xbox LIVE.

The main issues fixed by the title update are as follows:

* Resolved various NAT incompatibility issues (Click here for tips on how to optimize your firewall settings)
* Improved connectivity to multiplayer for users with slower connections
* Improved reporting for Shootout and Gang Shootout games
* Fixed instance where Mo Van Barr would not appear as a bounty
* Fixed multiplayer titles not appearing for some users in the outfitter
* Fixed instance where lawmen stopped responding even though the player was wanted
* Fixed Issue with hogtied victims disappearing when ragdolled
* Fixed crash in Free Mode when cooking dynamite and going into the water
* Fixed audible glitch at the end of some cutscenes
* Fixed Solomon’s Folly Action Area not ending after posse leader teleports in late
* Corrected Social Club 100% Tracker so stats update properly
* Various multiplayer issues addressed including load screen hang-ups and UI glitches
* Eliminated miscellaneous game crashes

Additionally, this update includes support for a new playlist by popular demand, Hardcore Free Roam supporting only expert aim.  This playlist will be released once this title update has time to propagate on both consoles.  We will update this post with the word as soon as that playlist is confirmed as functional.

If you are experiencing any other problems, please visit Rockstar Support.  If you need help or would like to bring an issue to our attention please don’t hesitate to send an email to RDRSupport@rockstargames.com or tweet them to @rockstarsupport.

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We’re hearing that there will be an update to Red Dead Redemption at some point next week. This patch will fix various bugs and connectivity / latency issues many of us have been experiencing within the multiplayer mode.

Here are the details from Rockstar:

We are aware that there are still some of you out there experiencing issues with Red Dead Redemption, including multiplayer connectivity and getting the Mo Van Barr bounty.   We are currently testing a Red Dead Redemption title update for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 that aims to fix these and other items.  Due to the unpredictable nature of the testing and console manufacturer submission process, we cannot pin down a very specific date and time, but we do expect this to be released for download for both systems by the end of next week.  We can assure you we are working with our partners at Microsoft and Sony to make this title update available literally as soon as possible.

Once again, we thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding.  As a token of our appreciation for your patience and in gratitude to all the Red Dead fans out there, we are also planning on releasing the Expert Hunter and Savvy Merchant outfits and related challenges later this summer for free.  Please stay tuned for more details on that – as well as on the Outlaws to the End Co-Op Missions DLC Pack coming for free later this month.

Additionally, our support team continues to be available to address individual game issues on a case-by-case basis, and can be contacted through any of the following channels:

Rockstar Support Site: http://www.rockstargames.com/support
Rockstar Support Twitter: http://twitter.com/rockstarsupport
Red Dead Redemption Support Email: RDRsupport@rockstargames.com

Multiplayer Connection Issues
While the title update will include a fix for multiplayer connection issues, some of the problems people are experiencing when connecting to multiplayer can be fixed by ensuring your online settings are configured for optimal online compatibility.

PlayStation 3
PlayStation 3 players that are using a router should be on a NAT 2 connection type.  For assistance with NAT settings, please contact PlayStation support at http://us.playstation.com/support/.

Xbox 360
If you are having issues connecting to a friend’s Multiplayer game on Xbox LIVE, please refer to the Xbox support article at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/908874 for assistance.

For players experiencing frequent or random freezes on either console, we urge you to contact your console manufacturer’s support site for assistance:
PlayStation 3 Support: http://us.playstation.com/support/
Xbox 360 Support: http://support.xbox.com

Two free outfits and challenges for our patience? Right on Rockstar!

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