Bounty

Bounty is a monetary amount offered for the apprehension of an individual. Bounty increases when Marston commits a crime. Sheriffs, deputies, bounty hunters and other lawmen will attempt to pursue Marston to collect on the bounty.

Normally a bounty is issued by a government official or law enforcement. The idea is to temp others to aid and capture others of the said criminal so he or she can be brought to justice quickly. The bounty will increase if John Marston is witnessed committing major crimes. Law enforcement or bounty hunters will attempt to track the player down. There is also a wanted meter to indicate the intensity of the pursuing bounty collectors or lawmen.

Marston can be a bounty collector himself. Bounties will be issued on NPCs and Marston can track down these NPCs and either apprehend and turn them in, or kill them for reward.

Also if marston kills Innocents he will get a bounty above his head, $50 for a man and $40 for a women and a dog is considerated a $5 bounty.

Effecting Bounty
Making use of a bandana to hide his face and identity during the commission of crimes, John Marston can reduce the wanted meter. Additionally, Marston can purchase a Pardon Letter to reduce his bounty.

Alternatively, the player can hunt down outlaws, thieves or run-aways for the bounties placed on them by others.

Achievement
Accumulating bounty will allow players to obtain the following achievement:
 * Friends in High Places: Use the Pardon Letter with more than $5,000 Bounty in Single Player.