GTA 5 Online is about to get another major DLC update, as Rockstar gives players another way to make money.
Rockstar has just revealed the Smuggler’s Run update, which has been given an August 29 release date.
Named after on of Rockstar’s PlayStation 2 hit Smuggler’s Run, the update sees players team up with Nervous Ron in a new smuggling enterprise set in the sky.
“Seems like recent events have taken their toll on Nervous Ron,” Rockstar explains.
“He’s even more on edge than usual, and looking for a new business partner to help take over his burgeoning smuggling empire in Smuggler’s Run, the next big update to GTA Online.
Not only does Smuggler’s Run introduce new missions, but it also adds new planes, choppers and ultralights, as well as aircraft hangars that serve as your HQ.
“These new properties are also the HQ from which you manage your smuggling business – guided by Nervous Ron and assisted by Charlie, your new mechanic, who’ll take care of your collection of exotic aircraft.”
Check out the Smuggler’s Run screenshots in the gallery below…
And Smuggler’s Run isn’t the only new addition coming to GTA 5 Online.
Rockstar is working on a new race mode that transforms your vehicles to match the course ahead.
“Stunt racing in GTA Online had you flipping and carving your way across enormous corkscrews and loops and other crazy tracks, while Special Vehicle Circuit Races harnessed the power and unique characteristics of the Rocket Voltic, Ruiner 2000 and the Blazer Aqua for adrenaline pumping challenges,” Rockstar explains.
“Now, racing in GTA Online will once again be transformed with intricate circuits that demand mastery across air, sea and land vehicles.
“New and strategically placed checkpoints will instantly change your vehicle class to match the portion of the course ahead, creating dynamic racing with ever shifting challenges to take the checkered flag.”
The new race types will launch ahead of returning holiday events, new game modes and vehicles.
Rockstar continues: “There will also be a few new four wheeled vehicles as well – plus new competitive Adversary Modes and of course timely holiday celebrations including fun new stuff for Halloween, the December Holidays and more.”
That’s on top of new customisation options for the next batch of aircraft to join the game.
Red Dead Redemption 2 may be out next year, but Rockstar definitely isn’t done with GTA 5 Online yet.