Key Insights from the Latest GTA Online Update
- New update features a nostalgic nod to Vice City, complete with original audio effects.
- Players can explore a mission titled ‘The Fine Art’ featuring a recognizable Aztec statue from Vice City.
- The ‘Agents of Sabotage’ update introduces Dispatch Work missions, unique vehicles, and a new Garment Factory business opportunity.
Grand Theft Auto Online enthusiasts are in for a treat with the release of the latest update on December 10, 2024. This update by Rockstar Games invites players to revisit one of the most beloved entries in the franchise, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. The addition of nostalgic features not only enriches gameplay but also reconnects longtime fans with the rich legacy of the series.
Nostalgic Easter Eggs in Grand Theft Auto Online
The landscape of Grand Theft Auto Online has expanded yet again with the rollout of the ‘Agents of Sabotage’ update, which is now available across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. This comprehensive update offers players new business ventures, including a Garment Factory, alongside multi-part scores, Dispatch Work missions, and various enforcement vehicles. While speculation about GTA 6 continues to circulate within the community, this update has also unveiled a charming easter egg referencing the classic Vice City.
As players dive into the newly introduced FIB Files missions, they will encounter a nostalgic element in the ‘The Fine Art’ mission. This mission comprises three setup tasks culminating in a thrilling art heist, where players steal high-value items set for a black market auction. Among the stolen items is an Aztec statue, a nod to a collectible from Vice City, where players could previously discover hidden packages. A delightful touch in the new mission is the original pickup sound effect from Vice City, enhancing the immersive experience for players.
If you get the Tiki Statue during ‘The Fine Arts’ robbery in Agents of Sabotage update, stealing the statue will have the original pickup sound from GTA: Vice City pic.twitter.com/M56HdkYM7N — Ben (@videotechuk_) December 11, 2024
Given that Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 is set in Vice City, the inclusion of such easter eggs seems fitting. With the original game celebrating its 20th anniversary, fans are eagerly anticipating a more developed and intricate portrayal of Vice City in the upcoming installment. The teaser trailer hints at what players can expect when GTA 6 launches in Fall 2025.
In the meantime, players eagerly anticipate the arrival of a second trailer for GTA 6. While hopes for its release by year-end diminish, the new GTA Online update offers a substantial array of content to keep fans engaged. Furthermore, PC players can look forward to enhancements in 2025, as Rockstar plans to implement popular features from the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions into the PC iteration of GTA Online.
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