New Missions Spark Excitement for Undead Nightmare 2 in Red Dead Online
I’ve been diving back into ‘Red Dead Online’ lately, and the latest update has me thrilled. Rockstar just dropped a set of new missions that feel like a nod to the beloved ‘Undead Nightmare’ expansion from 2010. One mission in particular, tied to ‘undead plagues,’ has players buzzing with hope for a full-blown sequel.
The original ‘Undead Nightmare’ was a standout addition to ‘Red Dead Redemption.’ It threw players into a wild, zombie-filled frontier where John Marston fought to stop a plague turning folks into the undead. Released on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it later hit Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2023, and PC in 2024. The expansion’s mix of eerie storytelling and intense action made it a fan favorite, with players controlling Marston as he battled zombies, saved towns, and hunted mythical creatures like Sasquatches.
Now, ‘Red Dead Online’ is bringing some of that spooky vibe back. The new missions, called Strange Tales of the West, feature a character named Theodore Levin. He’s a curious author asking players to investigate creepy mysteries across the frontier. One mission has you tracking down ‘undead plagues’ in Armadillo, where you team up to fight infected enemies wielding knives and haul their bodies to a wagon. It’s gritty, chaotic, and feels like a taste of what made ‘Undead Nightmare’ so memorable.
These four Telegram Missions also include other oddities, like chasing rogue machines and swamp creatures. You can start them by grabbing Levin’s letter from a Post Office, your Camp’s Lockbox, or the Player Menu. They’re available until August 4, 2025, giving players plenty of time to dive in. I’ve already spent hours clearing out infected in Armadillo, and the vibe is pure ‘Undead Nightmare’—dark, tense, and thrilling.
The timing of this update is interesting. ‘Red Dead Online’ hasn’t seen much new content since ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ launched in 2018. Rockstar’s focus has been on ‘Grand Theft Auto VI,’ set to release soon. So, this surprise drop feels special. I can’t help but wonder if these missions are testing the waters for something bigger, like ‘Undead Nightmare 2.’ The original expansion had a full single-player campaign, complete with new weapons like Holy Water and Undead Bait, plus zombie types like fast-moving Bolters and toxic Retchers. If Rockstar is hinting at a sequel, I’m all in for more of that.
For now, I’m just enjoying the new missions. They’re a fresh reason to saddle up in ‘Red Dead Online’ and relive some of that zombie-hunting magic. If you’re like me and loved ‘Undead Nightmare,’ these missions are worth checking out. They might just be the spark that leads to something bigger down the road.