Red Dead Online: How to Start Strange Tales of the West Missions

Q: How Do You Start Strange Tales of the West Missions in Red Dead Online?

There are 4 Missions included in the Strange Tales of the West update, which you can start playing in one of two ways: Interact with the Lockbox at your Camp and take the letter from Theodore Levin Visit any Post Office and take the letter from Theodore Levin You are looking for the Strange Tales of the West Vol.1 letter: "Theodore Levin seeks proof of thrilling tales for his new book." From there, you can work through the 4 new Telegram Missions. Those are:

Back from the dead

by Liam Croft Tue 1st Jul 2025

After a long time away, Rockstar Games has returned to Red Dead Online with a completely new serving of missions to complete. This Red Dead Online guide reveals how to start Strange Tales of the West missions.

How Do You Start Strange Tales of the West Missions in Red Dead Online?

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There are 4 Missions included in the Strange Tales of the West update, which you can start playing in one of two ways:

Interact with the Lockbox at your Camp and take the letter from Theodore Levin
Visit any Post Office and take the letter from Theodore Levin

You are looking for the Strange Tales of the West Vol.1 letter: "Theodore Levin seeks proof of thrilling tales for his new book." From there, you can work through the 4 new Telegram Missions. Those are:

Strange Tales of the Plague

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There are stories of a malady spreading among the people of Armadillo, turning them into shambling undead. It’ll fall on you to retrieve several of these diseased corpses for scientific examination, if you can avoid infection and fend off attacks from a resurgent cell of nearby cultists.

Strange Tales of Modern Science

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A nearby man of science claims he’s created artificial life that stalks the grounds of Braithwaite Manor, killing those curious or unfortunate enough to stumble upon it. Bring the strange experiment to light by discovering its secrets and destroying any automata that put up a fight.

Strange Tales of the Bayou

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Something unholy lurks in the swamps of Lagras. Explore at your own risk, be wary of ambushes by Swamp Folk who call those wetlands home, and bring the swamp creature back for Theodore.

Strange Tales of the Wilderness

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Investigate reports of a missing scientist last seen conducting strange research on a crew of murderers in Tall Trees. When the operation goes sideways, you’ll need to use your survival skills to find weapons, craft items, and hunt for food, all while tracking down the scientist and his captors.

What Rewards Do You Get for Completing Strange Tales of the West Missions in Red Dead Online?

For beating the new missions included in Strange Tales of the West, and any other Telegram Mission, you'll get:

3x Gold
Red Dead Online cash
Bonus XP

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