14 DAY TRIAL // A wide array of new details concerning Grand Theft Auto 5's Online mode has just been made available confirming the different things that can be done by players during the multiplayer experience in the open world of Los Santos.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is out on September 17 worldwide for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, but only on October 6 will owners of the game be able to access Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer mode of the upcoming title, which will be delivered as a free update to all players.
A bunch of fresh details have appeared about the multiplayer mode, thanks to a preview from GameInformer, via CVG.
First up, the action of the online mode takes place after the story of GTA 5 concludes, as players will control a new character who just walks off the plane in the Los Santos airport. They can customize their family, looks, and background, choosing hobbies and favorite activities, which will in turn result in proficiencies for the character.
Progression in the online mode goes through a separate story and characters from the single-player campaign will make appearances from time to time. Sadly, there won't be a dramatic conclusion to the plot, so players shouldn't expect their story to end anytime soon.
Their characters will appear in cut scenes but, like in GTA 3, they won't say a word, and they can be either male or female.
Lots of different missions will be available for GTA Online players, with over 500 activities, from heists, to robberies, assaults, hijacking, or racing, not to mention tennis, golf, or base jumping.
The main goal is to accumulate money and assets, like cars or real estate, and once a home is bought, players can even set up heists like in the single-player campaign by hiring other players as lookouts, snipers, getaway drivers, or more.
After each mission, cash and reputation points are awarded but the crew leader decides who keeps the loot, as he can run away with the spoils, although other heist participants can exact their revenge by putting a bounty on his head.
Besides going on heists, players can even hang out with their friends at their home and drink, arrange for call girls to come over, or watch Rockstar's TV content.
GTA Online is set to drastically improve the world of GTA V in October on PS3 and Xbox 360.