Rockstar Games has released their biggest update to GTA Online in 7 years. The Cayo Perico Update brings an all-new heist outside of San Andreas. Players will be venturing out to a fortified private island known as Cayo Perico to rob a very powerful drug lord known as El Rubio. On top of new missions and the island, 3 radio stations have been added with 250 songs+.
Rockstar Games founder Sam Houser issued a rare statement to celebrate the launch of the new GTA Online update.
“The Cayo Perico Heist is our way of getting everyone together to party and dance in the safest possible way while also giving players the chance to take on our biggest and best Heist yet,” said Sam Houser. “It’s been a difficult and challenging year, and we wanted to make something everyone could have some fun in – we’re really excited for you to play.”
To perform GTA Online’s new heist, you’ll need to go to the Diamond Casino’s new nightclub, The Music Locker. There you’ll meet with the Madrazo crime family who will brief you on the situation. After that, you’ll have to drop a little over $2 million on a submarine to begin the heist. The Cayo Perico Heist can be done with 3 other players but can also be done solo. There are a number of approaches you can take to the heist, including minimal set-up. It sounds like it’s worth doing multiple times, especially with other players.
If you’re looking for other additional tools, there are new weapons and vehicles to help you with your heist. Along with a new helicopter and mini-submarine you can buy with your nuclear submarine HQ, you can see the full list of new GTA Online vehicles below.
Air Vehicles:
- Annihilator (Stealth)
- RO-86 Alkonost
Land Vehicles:
- Pegassi Toreador
- Vapid Winky
Sea Vehicles:
- Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat
- Shitzu Longfin
Rockstar will also be giving every GTA Online player a free Dinka Veto Classic go-kart this weekend. Be sure to log-in between Friday and Sunday to claim it. Rockstar also promises more music, vehicles, and their annual holiday event in the coming weeks.
Lastly, you’ll notice some new familiar faces in GTA Online. DJ Pooh and acclaimed rapper Dr. Dre make cameo appearances in the new update. You can take a look below.
Boom! @drdre #gtaonline #lossantos #westcoastclassics ☑️ pic.twitter.com/QmtSJDc26i
— DJ POOH (@DJPooh) December 15, 2020
Grand Theft Auto V is available now on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. The game will have a PS5 and Xbox Series X version with exclusive content in 2021.
