Research

Research is a Bunker procedure in which staff can be assigned to research projects in Grand Theft Auto Online.

Overview
When supplies are gained, through Disruption Logistics, the player has the option to assign staff to managing stock, research, or both - if the player chooses the assign staff to research, they will begin to research into new projects, such as armor and weaponry, which can be unlocked. There are 51 projects to be researched, and the current research project is selected at random from the list. Only one research project can be done at a time. These research modifications can be applied to Weaponized Vehicles, or added to the MKII weapon conversions.

Assigning staff to both stock and research increases the research project time, while assigning staff solely to research will halve the time research is completed in. The player will be notified when their current research project is complete, and they can check what has been unlocked - there is no specific order, research unlocks will be picked at random.

Each project will take hours and will consume supplies, and if there is more than 0% progress in researching the current project, its contents will be revealed. Alternatively, players can choose a Fast-track option to complete it immediately, though its cost depends on the research progress:

Vehicle Mods
"There's a new vehicle mod on your machine. That's what research gets you, another step on the road to becoming a domestic despot."

- Agent 14's text

"Research complete. Your team have developed a new vehicle modification. Nothing like owning your own mobile war machine."

- Agent 14's text

Weapon Mods
"This is why you spend on research. Schematics for a new weapon mod are on your machine. Check it out when you can."

- Agent 14's text

"Your weapon techs have delivered for you. A new weapon modification is good to go. Go back and take a look."

- Agent 14's text

"Research complete. Your team have developed a new weapon modification. Next level firearm personalization."

- Agent 14's text