Per R* Newswire:

The five Free Roam Challenges in Red Dead Redemption‘s multiplayer are one of many ways for you and your friends to gain experience and new titles for your online characters.  Last week, we covered both Hunter and Sharpshooter challenges – this time, we’ll be going through the Outlaw challenges.

To view Free Roam Challenges in the game, enter multiplayer.  Pause the game, choose ‘Journal’ and then ‘Free Roam’.

Outlaw I – Public Enemy

Become Most Wanted and earn 250 XP and the title Outlaw.
Tip: Get a bounty of more than $1000 to become a Public Enemy and become ‘Most Wanted’.

Become Most Wanted ten times and earn 250 XP and the title On The Run.
Tip: An example of a safe place with plenty of cover is the third floor of the El Alcalde De Chuparosa building in Chuparosa.  Use the ladder in the east room of the second floor to gain access, and watch that ladder closely for Law Men.

Become Most Wanted 50 times and earn 250 XP and the title Career Criminal.
Tip: Another example of a place in the game with great cover is behind the counter of Nathaniel Johnston’s General Practice Physician’s building in Armadillo.  But be careful as other players might try to light your character on fire by shooting at the lantern hanging from the ceiling…

Outlaw I – Bounty

Gain a bounty of $500 and earn 250 XP and the title Bandito.
Tip: Shoot and kill enough Law Men to get your bounty over $500.  Take cover.

Gain a bounty of $1000 and earn 250 XP and the title Renegade.
Tip: A bounty of $1000 will make you a Public Enemy.  Take positions in a building with your posse and stay alive at all costs.

Gain a bounty of $5000 and earn 250 XP and the title Enemy of the State.
Tip: The Law Men will do everything they can to take you down.  Stay near a town to ensure that more and more Law Men keep coming as you shoot them down.

Outlaw I – Survival

Stay alive for three minutes with a posse after you and earn 250 XP and the title Running Man.
Tip: Don’t ever run out into an open area with Law Men after you unless you are sure you have sufficient cover from the rest of your posse.

Stay alive for five minutes with a posse after you and earn 250 XP and the title Fleeing Felon.
Tip: If you want to find a stagecoach and get up to six of your posse rolling, wait along roads or look in towns.  Just be sure whoever is steering has mad skills.

Stay alive for seven minutes with a posse after you and earn 250 XP and the title Maniac Militia Member.
Tip: Be sure you’ve got plenty of ammunition and good weapons before going for this one.  For example, get the Mauser Pistol from inside the west building in Twin Rocks.

Outlaw II – Outlaw Gang

Form a posse of two or more.  All posse members must gain a bounty of at least $1000 to earn 250 XP and the title Mild Bunch.
Tip: Another good spot for your posse to take cover and fire at Law Men is on top of the Foreman’s Office in MacFarlane’s Ranch.  Have one of your posse members keep an eye on the staircase for incoming Law Men.

Form a posse of two or more.  All posse members must gain a bounty of at least $2500 to earn 250 XP and the title Motley Crew.
Tip: It’s always good to appoint a leader to give orders when fighting off Law Men to complete challenges.

Form a posse of two or more.  All posse members must gain a bounty of at least $7500 to earn 250 XP and the title Wild Bunch.
Tip: Posse up and stick together.  Everyone needs to work together to get through this challenge..

Outlaw II – Public Enemy Killer

Kill a Public Enemy player and earn 250 XP and the title Deputy.
Tip: When you hear the announcement that a player in your Free Roam has become a Public Enemy, a skull will appear on your radar.

Kill five Public Enemy players and earn 250 XP and the title Sheriff.
Tip: Any player that’s gained a bounty of more than $1000 will want to stay alive at all costs, so use clever tactics when approaching.  If the Public Enemy is inside a building, see if you can snipe him through a window from a distance or kill him with dynamite.

Kill 25 Public Enemy players and earn 250 XP and the title Law Dog.
Tip: Observe how the Public Enemy is killing Law Men, and be sure to use a different tactic.  Be careful to not trample a dog or shoot a horse as this will give you a bounty and make it more difficult for you to take down the Public Enemy.
Tip: Easiest way to do this is to find a player that’s already Most Wanted.  Keep your space from the player.  Start taking down Law Men and become Most Wanted.  Then rush for the player and show your skills.

Outlaw II – Public Enemy Kill Streak

Kill a Most Wanted player while you are Most Wanted and earn 250 XP and the title The Coward.

Get a kill streak of three while being a Public Enemy and earn 250 XP and the title Yellowbelly.
Tip: Gain a $1000 bounty and find a spot where you can take down Law Men and also use a rifle at long range to take down incoming players.

Get a kill streak of five while being a Public Enemy and earn 250 XP and the title Remorseless.
Tip: Always regenerate your health using cover.  If a posse of players is coming after you, pull out the Mauser Pistol you obtained from Twin Rocks and fire away at a rapid rate.

Get a kill streak of seven while being a Public Enemy and earn 250 XP and the title Public Enemy #1.
Tip: You’ve made it to a kill streak of five.  All you need to do now is get two more kills.  Reload your weapons, keep knocking down Law Men and watch the blips on your radar.  Patience is key.  Wait for that perfect moment.

And if you have any additional tips to share on how best to complete the Free Roam Challenges, let everyone know in the comments.  Stay tuned for more of our Free Roam Challenges tips series in the coming weeks.

Per R* Newswire:

Red Dead Redemption’s multiplayer Free Roam offers a vast open landscape with five different challenge categories: Sharpshooter, Hunter, Survivalist, Lawbringer and Outlaw.  Keeping track of your Free Roam Challenges is as simple as pausing the game, choosing ‘Journal’ and then ‘Free Roam’.

Today, we present part one of a series of tips on ways to conquer the Free Roam challenges, starting off with Sharpshooter and Hunter:

Sharpshooter I

*Shoot and kill five flying birds to earn 250 XP and the title Bird Watcher.
Tip: Enter an open grassy area such as Hennigan’s Stead.  Fire off a shot to see and hear if any birds are nearby.

*Shoot and kill five rabbits to earn 250 XP and the title Exterminator.
Tip: Search around MacFarlane’s Ranch for these critters.

*Get ten head shots on enemy AI to get 250 XP and the title Head Hollower.
Tip: Go to a Gang Hideout such as Twin Rocks and use the Rolling Block Rifle or the Carcano Rifle. Enemies will take defensive positions and allow you to easily pick them off.

*Shoot ten guns out of enemies’ hands to earn 250 XP and the title Sharpshooter.
Tip: Target enemy gun hands with Dead Eye.

Sharpshooter II

*Shoot two hats off of two different people’s heads within five seconds of each other to earn 250 XP and the title Hat Trickster.
Tip: Head to a Gang Hideout where the enemies have large hats such as Twin Rocks.  Use Dead Eye for accuracy.

*Shoot someone’s hat off and shoot the gun out of their hand within 3 seconds of each other to earn 250 XP and the title Hauty Gunhand.
Tip: Use Dead Eye to mark the top of an enemy’s hat and also his gun hand.

*Kill a grizzly bear with a single head shot to earn 250 XP and the title Bear Starer.
Tip: Find grizzly bears in Tall Trees north of Manzanita Post.  Use a weapon such as the Semi-Auto Shotgun at close range.

*Shoot a hat off someone while riding a mount to earn 250 XP and the title Hat Flyer.
Tip: A Gang Hideout such as Tesoro Azul has enemies with larger hats that are easier to target and shoot.

*Kill any three different types of wild animals within ten seconds of each other to earn 250 XP and the title Master Sharpshooter.
Tip: Tall Trees is where you’ll find an abundance of wildlife: wild boars, elk, bears, bighorns, deer and foxes.

Hunter I

*Kill five deer to earn 250 XP and the title Stew Brewer.
Tip: Deer can be found in the northern section of Tall Trees, Gaptooth Ridge, south of Roca de Madera in Diez Coronas as well as many other places.

*Kill five coyotes to earn 250 XP and the title Conservationist.
Tip: Ride around the outskirts of Armadillo and listen for the sounds of the coyotes.

*Kill five wolves (one must be with a knife) to earn 250 XP and the title Wolf Cryer.
Tip: Wolves can be found in several places.  Some of them are Torquemada, Rio del Lobo, north of Ridgewood Farm and north of Chuparosa.

*Kill five cougars (one must be with a knife) to earn 250 XP and the title The Mauled.
Tip: Look in Gaptooth Ridge or Rio Bravo.

*Kill five elk to earn 250 XP and the title Hunter.
Tip: The northernmost area of Tall Trees is your best bet for finding elk.

Hunter II

*Find and kill a unique named giant bear to earn 250 XP and the title Master Hunter.

*Kill five bears (one must be with a knife) to earn 250 XP and the title Spartan Survival.
Tip: The northern and snowy section of Tall Trees is where you’ll find the bears.

*Find and kill a unique named wolf to earn 250 XP and the title Lycanthropist.
Tip: Lobo the wolf is located in Barranca just southeast of Chuparosa.

*Find and kill a unique named giant boar to earn 250 XP and the title Lord of the Flies.
Tip: Gordo the boar is located in Greenhollow on the New Austin side of the border opposite El Presidio.

*Find and kill a unique named giant jaguar to earn 250 XP and the title Cat Ballyhoo.
Tip: Khan the jaguar is located in Tanner’s Reach, west of Manzanita Post and south of Aurora Basin.

*Find and kill a unique named giant bear to earn 250 XP and the title Master Hunter.
Tip: Brumas the bear is located in the Southern section of Tall Trees at Bearclaw Camp.

If you’ve got any of your own personal tips and experiences about the Hunter or Sharpshooter challenges, give us a shout in the comments, and look for part two of this series coming soon.

Quick Tip: There are no lawmen in Thieves’ Landing. So if the mood strikes you, put on your bandanna (which can actually be purchased in Thieves’ Landing) so you don’t lose any honor and let the killing, looting, and stealing begin as you will not incur any bounty! But be warned, even though there is no law enforcement, both the Bollard Twins and Walton Gangs have a large presence in this reckless town and are always heavily armed.

If you’re looking for a challenge, try to clear it out!

Quick Tip: Become a Famed Gunslinger in Red Dead Redemption and you will no longer be wanted for stealing horses.

Here is a collection of Red Dead Redemption Tips from Rockstar Games:

We’ve put together just a few handy tips and tricks – including a few things you may have missed even if you’ve been spent your entire past week living in the vast open world of Red Dead Redemption.  These are all basic quick tips.  We will be providing more advanced tips in the coming weeks.

Storyline Completion – Keep in mind that the storyline is not completely over with until you see the end credits.  Even after the credits, you can continue playing any challenges or stranger encounters you wish to finish.  (Note: Posting storyline spoilers in the comments will not be tolerated.  Please don’t ruin other people’s game experience.  We may well do an Asked & Answered purely on the storyline in a few weeks, but we will ask for the questions nearer that time.  Please don’t post them here now.)

If you’ve got a friendly tip or trick to share, feel free to share it with everyone.  What’s your most reliable weapon?  Favorite town?  Fave animal to hunt?  And let us know any other tips we should cover in the future…

Per Rockstar: “The vast world of Red Dead Redemption is populated by a complex ecosystem of over thirty different species of animal, ranging from farm livestock to domestic pets to deadly predators. Each territory – from the frontier prairies of New Austin, down into the sun-scorched Mexican deserts of Nuevo Paraiso, and up into the greener, mountainous terrain of West Elizabeth – is home to its own distinct species and breeds of wildlife.

Each animal in Red Dead Redemption has its own unique behaviors: dogs will chase wagons, or bark at potential enemies. Barnyard animals will herd together, taking fright at loud noises. Large birds will scavenge from corpses, while predators like bears or wolves will put on aggressive threat displays and fearlessly attack humans.”

For me, hunting is certainly one of the funner aspects of Red Dead Redemption. It’s also a great way to earn extra coin since you can skin what you kill and then sell the animal parts in town. That being said, hunting can take skill and you will get ganged up on, ambushed, and most likely mauled more than a few times during your time spent in Red Dead Redemption. Here are a few tips to help keep hunting related death to a minimum:

Use Bait

There’s plenty of wildlife to shoot at, but we all experience cold streaks. If you use bait (can be purchased in most towns) you stand a much better chance of attracting the animals that you are looking for, assuming you are in the correct region.

Scan the Area

When you’re traveling off the beaten path, be aware of your surroundings and keep your Dead Eye meter full. I’ve also found it important to keep the volume up. Predators such as wolves and cougars often growl before they attack. If you fail to react, you may be dead within seconds.

Skin Everything

When you go on a hunt it can take some time – especially if you are searching for one particular animal. Because of this, be sure to take a step back and shoot other animals you know will wield extra cash. This way, if you don’t end up finding the animal you were searching for, you can still go home with something.

Double Tap

Taking a phrase from one of my favorite movies (Zombieland), be sure to “Double Tap” larger and more aggressive animals you are hunting. Often times, it will take more than one shot to put them down for good. Don’t let them get away and keep yourself alive. Double Tap everything larger than a raccoon.

Do you have any tips to share? Comment below!