Red Dead Online: 7 MAJOR Issues Rockstar Must Address

5. Progress Might Not Even Carry Over From The Beta

Perhaps in an effort to avoid repeating the same mistake GTA Online did when it first launched, Rockstar have been keen to emphasise that Red Dead Online is, in its current state, a beta. A lot can change in a few months' time, and given the amount of bugs and glitches that are currently in the open world's multiplayer component, the studio have almost certainly made the right decision in making it a beta.

However, one thing that's not been emphasised enough is that all of the progress the player accumulates in the beta may not even carry over once Online transitions into its next phase. It's a big risk, and with so many players already sinking hours into the feature, there are plenty who could be left disappointed once things do change, should they grow particularly fond of their online avatar.

"We hope that all player progress during this early period of the Beta will be able to remain intact long term, however as with many betas for large scale online experiences such as this, there is always the chance that we may need to implement rank or other stat resets in case of issues."

In short, don't get too attached to that coat or repeater you just unlocked, because you might not get to hold onto it once the mode progresses.