This article refers to the update. For the heist added in this update, see The Doomsday Heist
The Doomsday Heist is a content update for Grand Theft Auto Online, released on December 12, 2017.
Description[]
This update features a new storyline, which begins with the GTA Online Protagonists are reunited by Lester Crest and a new character, billionaire Avon Hertz. The protagonist, Lester, and Avon unite with government agents, including Agent 14 and Phoenicia Rackman. Avon believes that an unknown foreign entity is trying to start a war and would put San Andreas and the United States under a "doomsday scenario". The heist crew is involved in several missions, which introduce new military-grade vehicles and weapons featured within the update.
The Doomsday Heist itself is a three-act sequence of missions involving Heist Prep (skippable via payment of GTA$) and Setup missions before undertaking Heist Finales in each act.
Content[]
Character Customization[]
Main article: GTA Online: The Doomsday Heist/Character Customization
- Over 200 clothing items, 65 outfits, and 123 masks have been added.
- 30 new tattoos have been added.
- 26 new face paints have been added.
Weapons[]
Six additional weapons can be upgraded into their Mk II variants in a Weapons Workshop, and are found alongside the six weapons previously added in the Gunrunning update. They have the same Research requirements as previous weapons, so any shared option can be unlocked.
An additional weapon is only available as part of a special quest introduced shortly afterwards, as part of an event.
Image | Name | Description |
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SNS Pistol Mk II | Mark II version of the SNS Pistol. Resembles an AMT Backup. | |
Heavy Revolver Mk II | Mark II version of the Heavy Revolver. Looks like a modernized Taurus Raging Bull. | |
Special Carbine Mk II | Mark II version of the Special Carbine. Seems to retain the Heckler & Koch G36C appearance, but with changes in its main parts (handguard and stock). | |
Bullpup Rifle Mk II | Mark II version of the Bullpup Rifle. It appears to combine elements from the Kel-Tec RFB and the FAMAS. | |
Pump Shotgun Mk II | Mark II version of the Pump Shotgun. Still resembles a Mossberg 590, but with extra additions, such as a heat shield over its barrel and a different stock. | |
Marksman Rifle Mk II | Mark II version of the Marksman Rifle. Appears to be based on a M39 EMR/Mk. 14 Mod 1 EBR, with a different grip and stock. | |
Double-Action Revolver | A double-action revolver based on the Colt M1892. |
Vehicles[]
30 new vehicles are now available:
- 10 weaponized vehicles
- 15 standard vehicles
- 4 optional weaponized vehicles
- 1 alternative model of a pre-existing vehicle (cutscene-only)
Image | Name | Description | |
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Available to purchase immediately | |||
Buckingham Akula | An attack helicopter based on the RAH-66 Comanche, with elements from the Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark". | ||
HVY Barrage | A weaponized ATV seemingly based on the HDT Storm SRTV (Search & Rescue Tactical Vehicle). | ||
HVY Chernobog | A ballistic missile launcher truck strongly based on the MAZ-543M, but replacing the BM-30 Smerch with a 15-tube launch pod (which uses a standard box-shaped framing). | ||
Coil Raiden | An electric sports sedan based on the Tesla Model S. | ||
Declasse Yosemite | A stanced pickup truck based on the Chevrolet C10. Returning from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | ||
Imponte Deluxo | A flight-capable sports car inspired by the DeLorean DMC-12 based DeLorean time machine from the Back To The Future series. Returning from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. | ||
Mammoth Avenger | A tiltrotor aircraft based on the V-22 Osprey. | ||
An unobtainable variant of the Avenger with folded wings.
(used in the cutscene of the Avenger being parked in the facility) | |||
Mammoth Thruster | A jet pack. Returning from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. | ||
Ocelot Pariah | A sports car seemingly based on the Ferrari 812 Superfast. | ||
Ocelot Stromberg | A submersible sports car inspired by the Lotus Esprit based Wet Nellie from the 1977 James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me. | ||
Pfister Comet Safari | Off-road variant of the Comet, which assumes the same body design as the Comet Retro Custom. | ||
Brute RCV | A law enforcement 6-wheeled armored truck resembling the INKAS Armored Riot Control Vehicle. | ||
TM-02 Khanjali | A futuristic stealth tank based on the Polish light tank PL-01. | ||
Ubermacht SC1 | A super car based on the BMW M1 Concept, with the rear resembling the BMW i8. | ||
Vapid Riata | A heavy duty off-road truck based on the Ford Bronco Concept. | ||
Volatol | A jet bomber based on the Avro Vulcan. | ||
Unlocked as part of Event Weeks | Week | ||
Übermacht Sentinel Classic | A classic sports car based on the BMW M3 (E30). | Festive Surprise 2017 December 19, 2017[1] | |
Benefactor Streiter | A suburban station wagon derived from the Mercedes-Benz E-Class All Terrain 4x4² | Festive Surprise 2017 December 23, 2017[2] | |
Albany Hermes | Returning from Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, based on the Mercury Eight. | Festive Surprise 2017 December 25, 2017 | |
Overflod Autarch | A hypercar based on the Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 003. | Festive Surprise 2017 December 26, 2017 | |
Annis Savestra | A classic compact Japanese sports car based on the Mazda RX3/Savannah. | Savestra Week January 2, 2018 | |
Lampadati Viseris | A classic sports car based on the De Tomaso Pantera. | Viseris Week January 9, 2018 | |
Grotti GT500 | A classic sports car resembling the Ferrari 250 GT SWB. | GT500 Week January 16, 2018 | |
Übermacht Revolter | A 4-door sports sedan based on the Cadillac Escala Concept. | Revolter Week January 23, 2018 | |
Pfister Neon | A four-door electric sports car that takes strong influences from the Porsche Mission E. | Neon Week January 30, 2018 | |
Canis Kamacho | An off-road utility truck based on the Jeep Crew Chief 715 concept. | Battle Week February 6, 2018 | |
Vapid Hustler | Returning from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, based on the 1933 Ford Coupe. | Valentine's Day 2018 February 13, 2018 | |
Karin 190z | A classic sports car based on the Datsun 240Z. | GTA Online Bonuses (February 2018) February 20, 2018 | |
Pfister Comet SR | Racing-oriented variant of the Comet, based on the Porsche 911 GT2 RS. | GTA Online Bonuses (March 2018 Part 1) February 27, 2018 |
Property[]
9 new properties have been added to Maze Bank Foreclosures as base Facilities for the three Acts of the Doomsday Heist. Most of the new Warstock vehicles require the ownership of a Facility and land vehicles are stored within the player's facility. The new Aircraft require Hangars for storage, with the exception of the Avenger, which is stored in the Facility. There is a Heist Setup room located inside the Facility.
Facilities provide garage space for 7 personal/weaponized vehicles.
Others[]
- Eight new achievements/trophies have been added to GTA Online.
- The Battle Axe has been moved from the DLC weapon wall to the melee weapon cabinet in Ammu-Nation.
- Lester’s “Remove Wanted Level” ability will become FREE upon completion of The Doomsday Heist.
- Players can now control the doors of the Personal Aircraft via the “Door Control” Interaction Menu option.
- The GUI Fonts for in-session missions, such as Organization Work, Vehicle Cargo, Doomsday Heist Prep Work and Special Cargo has been updated - the traditional Pricedown font has been replaced with the Chalet Comprime '60 and its size has been increased.
Radio[]
- A new radio station, blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM, is introduced to both GTA Online and GTA V. It is hosted by Frank Ocean.
New Characters[]
In order of appearance:
Bug Fixes[]
- Fixed inconsistencies between the amounts of stock the Free Trade Shipping Co. app displays and how much the Hangar owner actually has.
- Fixed issues that resulted in players getting stuck when trying to enter/exit their Hangar.
- Fixed a glitch that allowed players to add pearlescents on non-metallic paintjobs.
- Adjustments to the brake disks that clipped on the Vagner.
- Adjustments to door positioning on the Visione.
- Changes made to the smashed windows effect on the Visione and Seabreeze.
- Changes made to how Transform Races appear in the Rockstar Editor.
Events[]
Image | Name | Start | End |
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GTA Online Bonuses (March 2018 Part 2) | March 13, 2018 | March 20, 2018 | |
Stunt Race Week | March 06, 2018 | March 13, 2018 | |
GTA Online Bonuses (March 2018 Part 1) | February 27, 2018 | March 06, 2018 | |
GTA Online Bonuses (February 2018) | February 20, 2018 | February 27, 2018 | |
Valentine's Day 2018 | February 13, 2018 | February 20, 2018 | |
Battle Week | February 06, 2018 | February 13, 2018 | |
Neon Week | January 30, 2018 | February 06, 2018 | |
Revolter Week | January 23, 2018 | January 30, 2018 | |
GT500 Week | January 16, 2018 | January 23, 2018 | |
Viseris Week | January 09, 2018 | January 16, 2018 | |
Savestra Week | January 02, 2018 | January 09, 2018 | |
Festive Surprise 2017 | December 19, 2017 | January 02, 2018 | |
Doomsday Event Week | December 12, 2017 | December 19, 2017 |
Soundtrack[]
Main article: Missions in GTA Online/Soundtracks
A new soundtrack, created and mixed by Oh No, was featured as part of the update. The soundtrack can be heard during The Doomsday Heist setups and the finale. Several Adversary Mode remixes can also be found in the files, but are not currently in use.
As already noted, Frank Ocean created the playlist for the radio station blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM, which was released with the update. It features a range of Contemporary R&B, Psychedelic Rock, Hip-Hop and Rap music, among other genres.
Gallery[]
Pre-Release Screenshots[]
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- Originally, the update was intended to be released as part of a DLC for Grand Theft Auto V.[3]
- An unused IAA outfit was added for players. It contains a badge, credentials and a utility belt with a weapon holster. It's similar to the one used by IAA agents.
References[]
- ↑ http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/60323/Festive-Surprise-2017-Plus-Ubermacht-Sentinel-Classic-Occupy-Adversa
- ↑ http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/60324/GTA-Online-New-Benefactor-Streiter-Snowfall-Plus-upcoming-Festive-Gift
- ↑ https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/grand-theft-auto-online-single-player-dlc-v/