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The 9th generation console versions of Grand Theft Auto Online, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, also referred to as the Expanded & Enhanced Edition, were released on March 15, 2022.

Description
"The massive and unrivaled experience of GTA Online — with an unprecedented 8+ years' worth of gameplay additions delivered across over 40 unique updates — will continue to evolve with the power of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. This new generation of GTA Online includes a range of new vehicles and a new addition to the Los Santos Car Meet: Hao's Special Works."

- Official Description

Similarly to a DLC update, the initial release added new content exclusive to these platforms.

Hao's Special Works
Replacing the auto shop in the LS Car Meet, Hao operates this business offering best-in-class performance upgrades to a selection of vehicles.

Vehicles
5 brand-new vehicles were added exclusive to this release, all capable of HSW treatment:

Existing Vehicles
There were also 4 existing vehicles given extensive extra performance options through Hao's Special Works:

HSW Specification Service
Hao can supply an exact duplicate of the customization options of player-owned Personal Vehicles found in the LS Car Meet, paying a commission to the original owner.

Premium Test Ride
A Hao-modified ride that can be used on the LS Car Meet Test Track parked at the test track end of the workshop space.

HSW Races
A new class of races for Hao-modified vehicles only.

Hao's Special Works Time Trials
A weekly Time Trials race.

Character Transfer
PS4 and Xbox One players could also transfer both their GTA Online characters and progression to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a one-time migration at launch, however this moves the profile rather than copying it like the previous transfers, meaning players would have to decide which platform to restart from scratch on if they wanted to continue playing them both independently.

Main Menu
A complete menu overhaul with tiles providing quick access to features.

Racing
The race organiser can select whether to permit HSW vehicles in existing race types.

Pause Menu
Find New Session now adds the option to select the free mode session type (public, friend, invite, crew, solo).

Career Builder
"Anyone who is getting started in GTA Online on the latest generation consoles will have access to the Career Builder, helping everyone enter the world of GTA Online with useful tools for rising from street-level hustler to criminal kingpin. Choose from one of four Criminal Careers — Executive, Gunrunner, Nightclub Owner, or Biker — and select from a range of properties, powerhouse vehicles, and weaponry to kickstart your enterprise. The Career Builder is also available to anyone who wants to restart their character in GTA Online."

- Newswire.

If a character is not transferred, players can start a new character with the Career Builder. This replaces the original online tutorials Mall or Nothing and Learning the Ropes, and sees the player rob $4,000,000 to set themselves up in one of 4 career paths, only to be arrested and subsequently released into Free Mode.

Enhancements
"Stunning Visuals Enhanced levels of fidelity and performance with three new detailed graphics modes to customize your gameplay experience — featuring up to 4K resolution, up to 60 frames per second, HDR options, ray tracing, improved texture qualities, and more. Faster Loading Quicker access to the action as the world of Los Santos and Blaine County load in faster than ever before. Immersive Controls Feel new levels of responsiveness with Haptic Feedback and dynamic resistance via the Adaptive Triggers on PlayStation 5's DualSense wireless controller, including weather effects, rough road surfaces, explosions, directional damage, and much more. 3D Audio Hear the sounds of the world with pinpoint precision: the throttle of a stolen supercar, the rattle of neighboring gunfire, the roar of a helicopter overhead, and more. Plus, experience all-new enhancements to the dynamic and ever-evolving world of GTA Online, where you can rise from street-level hustler to become a kingpin of your own criminal empire."

- Newswire