Grand Theft Auto V Legacy News

GTA5 nearly had story DLC that made Trevor a 007-style spy - until it was cancelled and turned into a GTA Online heist

As a somewhat deflating example of the money-churning might of GTA Online becoming the sole focus of Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto 5 efforts over the last decade, the actor who played Trevor in the ridiculously well-selling crime epic has teased some details of planned story DLC that would have turned the controversial protagonist into a James Bond-style spy. The pack supposedly got as far as shooting with the actors, only to end up cancelled and folded into a GTA Online heist.

When Grand Theft Auto 5 confirmed it had canceled its story mode DLC, many - ourselves included - let out a collective groan. Rockstar's increasing focus on the monolithic GTA Online at the time left little room for expansion elsewhere, robbing us of one of the great what-ifs of the time - Agent Trevor. Now, years later, the GTA 5 character's actor, Steve Ogg, has offered up a few more details on what the canned project would've entailed, and we're heartbroken all over again.

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Celebrate 4/20 With Double Bonuses on Short Trips and Biker Business Sales

A cloud of pungent smoke hangs over Southern San Andreas. Keep the locals lifted by supplying Street Dealers, offloading high-grade product to buyers in Biker Sell Missions, and helping Lamar Davis set up LD Organics in Short Trips — all for Double Rewards through April 24. Plus, keep it green by accessorizing with 4/20-themed freebies, and more.

GET 2X GTA$ AND RP ON SHORT TRIPS

Embark on a surreal experience helping Lamar and Franklin lay down the groundwork for LD Organics, Lamar’s above-board weed business in Short Trips. Jump straight into the action by bringing up your iFruit and navigating to Quick Join > Contact Missions > Short Trip. For taking part, you’ll earn 2X GTA$ and RP through April 24.

BIKER BONUSES

While some of the product in circulation is legal, there’s also lots to move on the black market. Offload the harder stuff onto awaiting buyers in Biker Sell Missions to receive double the usual GTA$ and RP.

Street cred isn’t easily earned, but Motorcycle Club Work will dish out Double Rewards to those willing to take part in MC Clubhouse Work, Challenges, and Contracts throughout the week. Fetching beer and spirits to refill the shelves in Bar Resupply will also score you Double Rewards through April 24.

The price of flower is spiking in tandem with binge-watching trends and marathon gaming sessions citywide. Become the plug by locating and supplying local Street Dealers with Weed grown under the lights of your MC Club’s Weed Farm to earn 2X GTA$.

See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire.

Get Double Rewards on Special Cargo Sales and Mixed Goods

The road to success is paved with hard work and a loose approach to the law. Harness the entrepreneurial spirit this week and build your empire by benefiting from a host of Executive Bonuses through April 17.

Shed some winter weight by dropping off illegal contraband to the highest bidder in Special Cargo Sell Missions. Head to the laptop inside your warehouse to access Ad-Hawk’s website and make successful deliveries to earn 2X GTA$ and RP.

Earn some extra on the side with Export Mixed Goods missions, which are paying out 2X GTA$ and RP this week.

Another year, another failed attempt to permanently abolish taxes. Thankfully, Los Santos businesses often operate off the grid, where government snoops can’t touch the fruits of your labors. Complete any Business Sell Mission this week to collect a GTA$100,000 bonus, delivered within 72 hours of a completed sale. You’ve earned it.

Plus, selling GTA$500,000 worth of product across all your business holdings will net you the GTA$100,000 Weekly Challenge Reward.

See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire.

New Transform Races for 2X GTA$ and RP

Embrace uncertainty and gun it for the finish line in a fresh twist on Transform Races, where checkpoints brings new surprises. You’ll need to adjust and account for others’ rides on the fly while earning 2X GTA$ and RP through April 10.

This week also features the return of classic Adversary Modes Overtime Rumble, Tiny Racers, and Collection Time.

GUNRUNNING BONUSES: 2X GTA$ AND RP ON SELL MISSIONS, 3X REWARDS ON RESEARCH, AND MORE

Manufacture below-board weaponry from a secure Bunker, pile it high atop a Delivery Vehicle and make it to the drop-off location in one piece to earn Double Rewards for completing Bunker Sell Missions through April 10.

Call Agent 14 and Request Bunker Research to interrupt a shootout between local police and a target wearing heavy ballistic armor. Take out the target and bring its armor back to your Bunker staff to complete the Bunker Research Mission and reap Triple Rewards, including GTA$, RP, and Research progress.

Completing 3 Bunker Research Missions through April 10 will get you an additional lump sum of GTA$100,000 and the Dollar Daggers Hoodie as part of the Weekly Challenge. Any surplus weapons parts you’re left with can be stacked atop a Duneloader and delivered to local gun stores as part of the Ammu-Nation Contract in exchange for Double GTA$ and RP.

Considering a career in the illicit arms trade? Gunrunning Bunkers, along with all Upgrades and Modifications, are available at a 30% discount all week long.

See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire.