If its your first time jumping into GTA Online in a while, or ever, you may be met by one thing: difficulty. Navigating the streets of Los Santos and building your criminal empire can be a real challenge when you’re faced with the constant threat of other players. Even taking part in the game’s various game modes can be tricky when many players are packing years of experience.
This article will cover 10 essential tips to help give you an edge on the competition in GTA Online; so strap in.
1. Start with the Basics
If you’re coming from single-player GTA 5, you may think you know how to play the game… But you’d be wrong. Be sure to start your time in GTA Online by learning the basics. Complete the tutorial missions, which introduce you to the differences in how Online functions. Not only do they do that, but they also reward you with a nice amount of in-game currency to get you started… so it’s most definitely worth your time.
2. Build Your Skillset
Both the single-player and online versions of GTA require a diverse array of skills; from traversal to shooting to driving to flying. Be sure you give all a try as soon as you can to develop all these skills to at least an adequate level. That said, while you play online you will be spending a fair amount of time with other players—so you can always let them drive, or fly. But don’t be fooled—they might not be a better driver than you!
3. Invest in Passive Income
If you’re a hustler in the real world, this will already be in your mind. GTA Online gives you a variety of options to build your stacks of GTA money while doing other activities or even when you’re offline. These include investing in businesses and nightclubs which will provide you with returns. That said, you can also speed up the process if you buy GTA money—but it’s up to you to choose the method that works best for you.
4. Form or Join a Crew
Online games are made to be played with friends. By forming or joining a crew, you’ll associate yourself with a group of like-minded players who are ready to tackle missions, heists and other game modes with you. Not only increasing your fun, but also increasing your ability to earn in-game currency that you can then spend on all those cosmetics you’ve got your eyes on.
5. Keep an Eye on Daily Objectives
Like many online games, GTA Online features daily objectives which reward you with some extra in-game currency. Completing these on a regular basis can help supercharge your progress towards building your crime empire.
6. Plan Your Heists Carefully
Ah heists, one of GTA Online’s most fun and rewarding parts. But don’t let their popularity fool you, these things are tough. They offer up big rewards, but only if you’ll be put through the gauntlet to get your hands on them. As such, be sure to go into heists with a plan in order to maximise your chance to win. A good place to start is to communicate effectively with your team and give each-other clear roles.
7. Take Advantage of Special Events and Bonuses
Just like the daily objectives, Rockstar frequently run timed events and bonus promotions which offer up tantalising rewards for taking part in certain activities. Not only that, but you can also find plenty of the best cosmetics, vehicles and other customisables on sale at a discount during these times—so it can be worth waiting.
8. Don’t Neglect Vehicle Customization
GTA is all about vehicles. Everyone knows that. So be sure to invest time and money in picking and customising your vehicles to your liking. While many of these customisations might be cosmetic, there’s nothing quite like riding around in vehicles that are tailored perfectly to your taste. Especially if you’re smoking the competition at a race.
9. Stay Aware of Your Surroundings
The dynamic world of GTA Online is filled with other players who want exactly what you want—cash, infamy and all the good cosmetics. So treat the streets of GTA Online just like you would the real world streets; have your wits about you. That said, do make sure to have fun with it.
10. Experiment
The sandbox world of Los Santos is your oyster in GTA Online, and you have a vast selection of tools at your disposal—so go nuts. Seriously, experiment with different approaches to traversing the open-world or engaging in activities. Such experimentation is likely to greatly boost your enjoyment in the game.
From mechanics to heists to simply finding the most fun in the game, there are unlimited ways to improve at GTA Online—but these have been ten of the most tried and tested ways to improve at the game. So, I think it’s time to start carving out your path as a criminal kingpin in Los Santos.
You certainly know about mastering the streets in GTA! Thanks for the tips!