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Rockstar has released GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries, the latest expansion to GTA 5. San Andreas Mercenaries introduces a variety of new content, such as quality-of-life improvements, new missions, a career progress feature, and so much more.
Some of the new missions for GTA Online will include you working with Carlie Reed in Project Overthrow. In these missions, you’ll be tasked with attacking Merryweather Security. The story will span over six missions and be playable with up to four people. To play Project Overthrow, upgrade the Mammoth Avenger and use the new Operations Terminal.
The Operations Terminal will also give you access to the Los Santos Angels missions. These missions will consist of three contracts that’ll reward you with outfits and cash. As you play through them, you’ll be doing various activities, such as “jumping out of a chopper and onto the deck of an aircraft carrier under cover of darkness,” using EMPs to “knock out a government installation,” and more.
As a part of the San Andreas Mercenaries expansions, you can upgrade your Hangar even more. When a Hangar is fully upgraded, you can store a custom Avenger and upgrade your loadout via the Mk II Weapons Workshop. In addition, you’ll be able to “recruit Rooster McCraw to source cargo for a small fee” and play four new Source Missions and Sell Missions that can be accessed from the Hangar Laptop.
Speaking of the Avenger, you’ll no longer need a Facility or Hangar to own or use one. They can now be called to your location via the Services section from the Interaction Menu, even if you’re on the ground. But if you own a Hangar with a Workshop, you can customize them with front-facing machine guns, missiles, Stealth Mode, or a Missile Lock-on Jammer.
With the expansion comes a variety of new vehicles too. You can drive the Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT (Sports), which can be upgraded with Armor Plating, Slick Mines, Remote Control Unit, and a Missile Lock-On Jammer. You’ll also be able to drive the Maibatsu MonstroCiti’s (Off-Road) that can be modded with Remote Control Unit and a Missile Lock-On Jammer. There’ll even be a new Tactical SMG that’ll be available for players.
GTA + members will receive a new Maibatsu MonstroCiti Off-Road Vehicle, Avenger Operations Terminal, Cream Pearl and Blue-Green Flip Chameleon Wheel Paints, 1.5X GTA$ and RP on Project Overthrow Missions, 1.5X GTA$ and RP on Project Overthrow Missions, and a $500,000 monthly bonus. To see what else is being added, click here.
Below you’ll find the official patch notes for GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries expansion:
Los Santos Angels: Players can purchase and install the new Operations Terminal inside their Mammoth Avenger to form the ‘Los Santos Angels’ group with Charlie ReedVia the Operations Terminal, players can launch six new ‘Project Overthrow’ Story Missions and three new Freemode ‘LSA Operations’LSA Operations can be launched in Freemode by calling Charlie ReedThe new Story Missions are 1-4 playersAvenger Updates: In addition to the Operations Terminal, the Mammoth Avenger has received new updates and upgrades for purchase: The Avenger can now be purchased without owning a Facility beforehandThe Avenger can now be stored inside an owned HangarThe following upgrades for the Avenger can now be purchased inside an owned Hangar with a Workshop upgrade: Pilot Operated Machine GunsPilot Operated MissilesStealth Module Autopilot DefenseMissile Lock-On Jammer Autopilot DefenseMammoth Avenger Thruster – A Mammoth Thruster can now be stored inside the Avenger as a support vehicle and requested in FreemodeSmuggler Hangar Update: Several updates have been made to the Smuggler Hangar: New land-based Source and Sell Cargo Missions have been added. These can be selected via the Free Trade Shipping Co. website, allowing players to engage with their Smuggling business in an entirely land-based mannerA staff member has been added to Hangars that can be sent to source cargo for a small feeSource Cargo Missions can now be launched in Freemode by calling RonThe Smuggling business Setup Mission can now be bypassed for a small feeThe Mk II Weapon Workshop is now included with the Hangar’s Workshop upgradeAdditional weapon pickups have been added to the HangarCareer Progress A PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S exclusive Career Progress feature has been added. This gives access to a range of challenges across GTA Online and provides exclusive rewards for players to earn. Career Progress can be accessed via the Landing Page and Pause menuEach section of Career Progress will have 4 tiers of challenges added, and a reward to be claimed for completing each tierSome challenges will factor in progress made previously, while others will be started with a clean slateVehicles Seven new vehicles have been added:Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT (Sports) – with HSW Upgrade (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only) and Imani TechMaibatsu MonstroCiti (Off-Road) – with HSW Upgrade (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only) and Imani TechDeclasse Walton L35 (Off-Road)Vapid Ratel (Off-Road)Vapid Clique Wagon (Muscle)F-160 Raiju (Plane)Mammoth Streamer216 (Plane)Returning Vehicles Previously limited-time vehicles are now available for general purchase: Weeny Issi Rally (SUV) – with HSW Upgrade (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only)Toundra Panthere (Sports)Karin Hotring Everon (Sports)Willard Eudora (Muscle)Weapons One new Weapon has been added, which is available for purchase from the Gun VanTactical SMGCosmetics 160+ pieces of male clothing and accessories have been added to clothing stores220+ pieces of female clothing and accessories have been added to clothing stores2 new male hairstyles have been added1 new female hairstyle has been added
RC Bandito Time Trials Update
Five new RC Bandito Time Trials have been added to the existing rotation. These Trials also now rotate daily, allowing players to claim the par time reward each day
Acid Lab Product Names
Players can now unlock and choose from a range of names for their Acid product, each of which will increase its sell value
Experience Improvements
An alternative settings option has been added that allows players to toggle sprint between a tap and hold when using a controllerPlayers can now claim all destroyed vehicles at one time when calling Mors Mutual InsuranceTaxi Work can now be launched while driving the Willard Eudora and Albany Classique Broadway when they have their respective Taxi Livery appliedPlayers can now add custom description tags to their garages when calling the MechanicIf a player’s personal vehicle is destroyed during a Contact Mission, it can be claimed back from Mors Mutual Insurance for freeWhen requesting vehicles from the Eclipse Blvd Garage, vehicles are now split into their respective floorsThe ‘SecuroServ’ and ‘Motorcycle Club’ Interaction Menu sections have been merged into one ‘Register as a Boss’ sectionPlayers can now quickly register as a Boss at any owned business computerMap blips for properties now only appear on the map at shorter rangesPlayers can now re-request their Avenger, Mobile Operations Center, or Terrorbyte delivered closer to their location if it is already present in FreemodeThe Cannons of the P-996 Lazer and Hydra jets have been adjusted.The Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) activation button has been updated for all planesThe Stats – Content menu has been updatedMadrazo Dispatch Services Missions can now be launched with 1 playerThe players’ Body Armor is restocked to the same level they had in the lobby upon using a quick restartA ‘Buy All’ option has been added when purchasing Body Armor from Ammu-NationWhen using Body Armor via the weapon wheel, it will now equip the most suitable armor in the player’s inventory based on their current armor valueThe Rank requirement for purchasing different tiers of Body Armor has been removedThe Rank requirement for unlocking Daily Objectives has been removedPlayers can now join private takeovers at the LS Car Meet via a new option on the entry menuPlayers can now filter for Open Wheel and Hao’s Special Works races in the Online – Races menuMors Mutual Insurance will now text new players and outline how to claim their destroyed personal vehicleAn additional entry point to the Flight School has been added to owned HangarsEnglish Dave and Tom Connors will no longer call the player while they are parachuting or freefallingThe Orbital Cannon can no longer be instantly reset or refunded to prevent players from being repeatedly targetedThe payouts for completing Gerald’s Last Play and A Superyacht life Contact Missions have been increased by 25%The payouts on many Collectibles and Events have been increased
QR Code Sign In
To make signing in easier on consoles without having to rely on in-console web browsers, players can now choose to sign in via mobile or web browser by scanning a QR code and inputting a one-time code. This is also aimed to reduce the amount of time it takes for a user to create an account and enhance security on consoles.
GTA+ Updates
The Vinewood Car Club has been added to the Terminal area of Los Santos. This allows GTA+ Members to freely borrow from an exclusive stock of high-end vehicles and purchase them at discount pricesVehicles will rotate, including the complimentary GTA+ vehicle that can now also be claimed directly from The Vinewood Car Club locationAll vehicles currently present in The Vinewood Car Club can be driven in Freemode for an unlimited amount of timeThe Vinewood Car Club vehicles can be requested in Freemode via the Interaction Menu
Creator Updates
Several updates have been added to the Creator as part of this update
General
Players can now set Snow Weather in the Deathmatch, Race, and Survival CreatorsA selection of Arena War props have been added to all CreatorsThe Underwater Mine prop has been added to all CreatorsThe maximum number of enemy spawn points that can be placed in the Survival Creator has been doubled from 15 to 30
Deathmatch Creator
An option has been added to set a delay for when pickups respawn in DeathmatchesOutfit options have been added to Modifier SetsThe ‘Score to Check’ Modifier Set can now be incremented in smaller amountsAn option has been added to toggle the music score on or offAn option has been added to preview the audio score for your Deathmatch while in the creatorAn option has been added to lock the time of day and weather, preventing other players from changing them while in a lobbyAn option has been added to block players from climbing laddersThe Fixture Removal tool has been added to the Deathmatch Creators and the King of the Hill CreatorHealth Drain options have been added to Modifier SetsWin Bias options have been extended to allow greater control over winners and losers when time runs out or in the event of a drawWhen changing a player’s loadout via a Modifier Set with the starting weapon set to ‘Current’, a comparable weapon to the original loadout will be selectedWhen using a Modifier Set with a preset name, the number of that Modifier Set will now appear next to the nameAn option has been added to give players a bonus score when killing another player for the first timeA new option in Modifier Sets has been added to set a player to change teams on respawn, clearing their score when they do soBlip options have been added, allowing the blips of other players to change based on different conditions and Modifier SetsDomination Feed messages can now be disabledNew icons have been added to UI indicators
Game Stability and Performance
Fixed multiple crashes and issues affecting stability in GTAV
Matchmaking and Networking
Fixed multiple issues affecting network stability in GTA Online
Content
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to take Chop on a walk in Story ModeFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to purchase a Shotgun and flashlight mod during Story Mode Mission – The Long StretchFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to launch VIP Contract – Studio TimeFixed an issue that resulted in Luchadora dying during a cutscene in The Last Dose – FriedMindFixed an issue that resulted in Labrat not being rescued during The Last Dose – FriedMindFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to move after approaching the Hippy Boss in The Last Dose – Unusual SuspectsFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to launch a Source Supplies Mission by calling MuttFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to move past the ‘Take out the Lost MC’ objective during The First Dose – Welcome to the TroupeFixed an issue that resulted in the hint cam not triggering during The First Dose – Welcome to the TroupeFixed an issue that resulted in players encountering a black screen when entering The Freakshop after completing The First Dose – Fatal IncursionFixed an issue that resulted in packages being hard to see during The First Dose – Fatal IncursionFixed an issue that resulted in no players spawning as rabbits during The First Dose – Uncontrolled SubstanceFixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Leave the area’ objective appearing continuously during Acid Product Resupply – Chemical SpillFixed an issue that resulted in the fumigator outfit being lost after dying during Acid Product Resupply – Chemical SpillFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to reattach the supplies during Acid Product Resupply – Stealing GrainFixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Rescue Lil Dee’ objective not completing during The Prison ContractFixed an issue that resulted in The Agency Deal Mission ending prematurelyFixed an issue that resulted in The Superdollar Deal Mission ending prematurelyFixed an issue that resulted in The Lost Contract Mission ending prematurelyFixed an issue that resulted in The ECU Job Mission ending prematurelyFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to lose the cops during ULP – CounterintelligenceFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to interact with new customers during Taxi WorkFixed an issue that resulted in long Online IDs appearing truncated in the Cayo Perico Heist lobbyFixed an issue that resulted in the Back It Up 2 Award not being awardedFixed an issue that resulted in the Gerald Contact Mission – No Hay Bronca failing upon completionFixed an issue that resulted in the note containing safe codes for Daily Stash Houses appearing inside tablesFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress during Cayo Perico Heist – Scope OutFixed an issue that resulted in the Security Panel not having a blip and unable to be interacted with during Business Battle – Factory RaidFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to install the Remote Bomb in LS Customs during Fooligan Job – Working RemotelyFixed an issue that resulted in textures flickering during Nightclub Management – Eliminate the Drug OperationFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to lose their Wanted Level after collecting the WM 29 Pistol from the top of Maze BankFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to collect drone parts in The Diamond Casino Heist – Nano DronesFixed an issue that resulted in Motorcycle Club Prospects not receiving correct rewards after completing a Payphone HitFixed an issue where players would lose ammo after changing sessions
Properties
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck on the ‘Select Vehicle for Delivery’ menu after requesting a vehicle from the Eclipse Blvd GarageFixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck on a ‘Transaction Pending’ menu when purchasing a decoration from the Casino StoreFixed an issue that resulted in a player’s Biker Clubhouse garage door not functioningFixed an issue that resulted in the screen shaking when joining another player’s session from a Biker ClubhouseFixed an issue that resulted in players being able to request and deliver vehicles they do not own from the Eclipse Blvd Garage despite not owning itFixed an issue that resulted in the ‘Exit via Helicopter’ option not working when leaving the AgencyFixed an issue that resulted in players being able to trap others inside the Agency safeFixed an issue that resulted in Associates/Prospects not being given any rewards for helping their CEO/VIP/MC President deliver a vehicle from their Auto Shop
Vehicles
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to sell a vehicle after changing the license plateFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to move after jumping on the Kosatka just before it submergesFixed an issue that resulted in Crew emblems disappearing from vehiclesFixed an issue that resulted in the headlights of vehicles requested from Agent 14 not functioningFixed an issue that resulted in the player being charged when swapping between already-owned Chaff and Flare mods for the SparrowFixed an issue that resulted in the camera clipping while driving a Western Powersurge in first personFixed an issue that resulted in the camera clipping while riding a bicycle and aiming a weaponFixed an issue that resulted in user-generated Crew emblems being visible to restricted players when applied to non-personal vehiclesFixed an issue that resulted in vehicles disappearing when sorting on in-game websites
Miscellaneous
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing GTA$ every time they used the ‘Mask Audio’ option after receiving the Horror Pumpkin MaskFixed an issue that resulted in players losing all weapons and ammo when collecting pumpkins that contained peyoteFixed an issue that resulted in players losing ammo after changing sessionsFixed an issue that resulted in an invisible wall being present in the Palmer-Taylor Power StationFixed an issue that resulted in the Lucky Wheel menu closing and the player not receiving a winning vehicle if they took too long selecting a PropertyFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to store the Service Carbine in a Gun LockerFixed an issue that resulted in the player’s torso disappearing for a short duration when swapping accessoriesFixed an issue that resulted in clothing clipping when worn with a Mini DressFixed an issue that resulted in players not receiving a Knife when purchasing it from the Gun VanFixed an issue that resulted in Yung Ancestor being unable to be removed from the player’s Phone Contact FavoritesFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to see the WM 29 Pistol in the Agency Armory after unlocking itFixed an issue that resulted in the hide ‘Map Blips’ option for Junk Energy Skydiving not functioningFixed an issue that resulted in players respawning outside of bounds during a Shrinking Bounds DeathmatchFixed an issue that resulted in players seeing incorrect score values on the post-match leaderboard after completing a Sumo Adversary mode
PlayStation Specific
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being presented with an unresponsive welcome message after resuming from Rest Mode on PlayStation 5Fixed an issue that resulted in players with restricted user generated content accounts being able to see the initials left by other players on Arcade machinesFixed an issue that resulted in the reflections on mirrors diminishing at certain times of day on PlayStation 5Fixed an issue that resulted in halos being seen around the weapons of Ammu-Nation at certain times of day on PlayStation 5Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access the PlayStation Store and purchase GTAV Story Mode following a lost internet connectionFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to sign up for GTA+ when selecting a Tiger Shark Card for purchase
Xbox Specific
Improved the lighting fidelity seen through the windows during the Story Mode Mission Dead Man Walking on Xbox Series X|S
PC Specific
Fixed multiple issues relating to stability and security
PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S Specific
Numerous improvements to raytracing performance have been implemented across multiple parts of the game on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|SFixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress through the Gunrunning or Executive introductions after selecting them from the Career BuilderFixed an issue that resulted in the Survival and Open Wheel Series missing from the Quick GPS list in the Interaction MenuImproved the lighting fidelity seen around flames when firing incendiary ammoFixed multiple issues that resulted in improper text alignment on the landing page when playing on Asian language settings
Editor
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Jingle Bell Sound Effects not playing in the Replay Editor
Creator
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing functionality after exiting the lobby of a created DeathmatchFixed an issue that resulted in players being able to gain weapons in Freemode after using them in a DeathmatchFixed an issue that resulted in dynamic props and objects not spawning in SurvivalFixed an issue that resulted in a team not moving onto the next Modifier Set when checking if they have fallen below a percentage of their livesFixed an issue that resulted in the killstreak modifier not overwriting lower priority modifiersFixed an issue that resulted in players not receiving ammo on a kill despite using an ‘on kill’ Modifier Set to give ammo to the current weaponFixed an issue that resulted in an incorrect error message appearing when attempting to save/publish a Creator game mode that contains a forbidden title, description, or tagFixed an issue that resulted in the maximum players per team of a Deathmatch not updating with the set ratioFixed an issue that resulted in the Musket weapon incorrectly appearing in the Rifle weapon category of the Creator despite being a ShotgunThe Best Businesses In GTA Online
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