GTA Online, a gaming behemoth spanning over a decade and multiple console generations, is set to receive one of its potentially final major content updates. Initially bundled with Grand Theft Auto V, GTA Online has since become a standalone title, allowing players to dive into the sprawling multiplayer world without owning the single-player campaign. With GTA V boasting a staggering 205 million copies sold, this move caters to a vast audience who have likely experienced the story mode multiple times.
The game’s enduring popularity stems from consistent substantial content updates, introducing thrilling heists, a plethora of vehicles and weapons, and lucrative properties. While the update frequency was initially higher, recent years have seen Rockstar Games settling into a rhythm of two major updates annually, one in summer and one in December. Smaller updates maintain player engagement throughout the year, but these biannual releases inject fresh excitement and content into the game.
The upcoming update, Agents of Sabotage, arrives on December 10th, taking players back to the familiar Darnell Bros Garment Factory on Los Santos’ east side, a location well-known to single-player fans as a hub for Lester’s heist operations. Here, players will reunite with Pavel and a rogue FIB agent, Jodi, to execute elaborate scores utilizing advanced government technology. While specifics regarding new weaponry, vehicles, and mission count remain under wraps, the update promises substantial additions. A detailed blog post with comprehensive information is expected next week, but a trailer and official description offer a glimpse into the action.
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“Former FIB operative turned rogue agent Jodi Marshall has a serious grudge against her former handlers. She’s maintained backdoor access to the Bureau’s files, and is not above exploiting this privileged information for personal gain. Take ownership of the Darnell Bros Garment Factory — where plans for some of Los Santos’ most legendary crimes have been hatched — and use it as a covert ops installation in GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage. Partner with Jodi, in addition to a familiar face, your first mate Pavel from The Cayo Perico Heist. Together, you’ll utilize the latest clandestine tech to zero in on some of the city’s preeminent scores in this thrilling new GTA Online update.”
Traditionally, new content in GTA Online comes at a premium. Recent updates have required players to invest in costly properties to access new missions. It’s likely the garment factory will follow suit, requiring players to shell out considerable in-game cash to engage with the core content of Agents of Sabotage.
This update arrives as Rockstar Games prepares for the highly anticipated release of GTA 6 in Fall 2025. While unconfirmed by Rockstar, speculation is rife about a second trailer’s imminent release, given the nearly year-long gap since the first. This timing suggests Agents of Sabotage may be one of the last major updates for the current iteration of GTA Online. Assuming GTA 6 launches with its own online component, only one or two more updates are anticipated. However, this remains speculative. What’s almost certain is an even more ambitious and expansive online experience accompanying GTA 6.
