Is Red Dead Online co-op?

Yes, Red Dead Online supports co-op.

Does Red Dead Online have PvP?

Yes, Red Dead Online has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Red Dead Online to play together?

Yes. Red Dead Online is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Red Dead Online?

About 2,207 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Red Dead Online multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP. Red Dead Online is an open world adventure game released in 2020, 83% positive on Steam (66,781 reviews), with 2,207 playing right now. $19.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPOpen world action · Open world adventure

Step into the vibrant, ever-evolving world of Red Dead Online and experience life in frontier America. Chase down bounties, battle outlaw gangs and other…

How Red Dead Online plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Controller: Partial controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Open World, Multiplayer, Western, Action, Adventure, Horses, Realistic, Shooter

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Quick answers

Is Red Dead Online co-op?: Yes, Red Dead Online supports co-op.
Does Red Dead Online have PvP?: Yes, Red Dead Online has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Red Dead Online to play together?: Yes. Red Dead Online is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Red Dead Online?: About 2,207 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; page updated 2026-09-23. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation or Microsoft. Ready Up is a Somebody Decide program. How the data works · Legal & privacy · All types · Game Pass