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Be daring, defy gravity and punch your fears straight in the mouth with Cunning Stunts, a visually surreal and over-the-top evolution to racing in GTA Online, coming Tuesday, July 12th.
— Rockstar Newswire description.
GTA Online: Cunning Stunts is a content update for Grand Theft Auto Online, released on July 12, 2016.
Description[]
The update introduces Stunt Races to the world of GTA Online, involving large circuits, loops, rings of fire and hamster-like tubes for players to race through. Several vehicles were added, including new super cars, off-road vehicles and stunt motorcycles. To accommodate this, many racing and motocross themed clothing items are now available for purchase. A new Adversary Mode, Entourage, is available as well.
Content[]
Jobs/Services[]
- 27 new Stunt Races:
- Stunt - Afterburner*
- Stunt - Canyon Crossing
- Stunt - Chiliad*
- Stunt - City Air
- Stunt - Double Loop*
- Stunt - Downtown Loop
- Stunt - Duel
- Stunt - East Coast
- Stunt - Forest*
- Stunt - H200*
- Stunt - High Flier*
- Stunt - Maze Bank Ascent
- Stunt - Nightlife
- Stunt - Over and Under
- Stunt - Over the Bridge*
- Stunt - Plummet
- Stunt - Racing Alley
- Stunt - Rally
- Stunt - Splits
- Stunt - The Wave*
- Stunt - Threading the Needle
- Stunt - Trench I
- Stunt - Trench II*
- Stunt - Turbine
- Stunt - Vespucci*
- Stunt - Vinewood Downhill
- Stunt - Zebra*
- * denotes races added in continuation of the initial DLC release.
One new adversary mode available:
Vehicles[]
The update includes 15 new vehicles:
- 10 readily available to purchase with the initial release.
- 5 released in event weeks.
| Image | Name | Description | |
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Annis RE-7B | A new endurance racing car, heavily based on the Mazda 787B. | |
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Emperor ETR1 | A new endurance racing car, based on the Lexus LF-LC GT. | |
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Grotti Brioso R/A | A new compact racing car, based on the Fiat 500. | |
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Lampadati Tropos Rallye | A new compact rally car, based on the Lancia Stratos. | |
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Nagasaki BF400 | A new trophy motorcycle. Returning from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, now based on the KTM 450 Rally. | |
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Obey Omnis | A new compact rally car, based on the Audi Sport Quattro S1 E2. | |
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Progen Tyrus | A new endurance racing car, based on the McLaren F1 GTR. | |
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Vapid Desert Raid | A new off-road trophy truck, based on the Red Bull SMG Buggy. | |
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Vapid Trophy Truck | A new off-road trophy truck, based on the Ford F-150 Baja. | |
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Western Gargoyle | A new hillclimber motorcycle, based on the 2015 Indian Custom Hillclimb Scout. | |
| Unlocked after Event weeks | Event week | ||
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Declasse Drift Tampa | A new drift variant of the Tampa, based on the Ford Mustang Hoonicorn RTR. | Cunning Stunts Bonuses I July 19, 2016 |
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Ocelot Lynx | A new sports coupe, based on the Jaguar F-Type. | |
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Western Cliffhanger | A new stunt racing motorcycle, based on the Harley Davidson XR-750. | |
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MTL Dune | A new off-road rally truck. Returning from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, now based on the Dakar MAN TGS 480. | Cunning Stunts Bonuses II July 26, 2016 |
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Vapid Contender | A new sport utility truck. Returning from Grand Theft Auto IV, now based on the Toyota Tundra Crew Cab. | |
Four existing GTA V stock cars have also been added to the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website for purchase, exclusive to returning players.
- Declasse Burger Shot Stallion
- Bravado Sprunk Buffalo *Released on July 26, 2016.
- Declasse Redwood Gauntlet
- Vapid Pißwasser Dominator
Character Customization[]
Main article: GTA Online: Cunning Stunts/Character Customization
- Over 150 clothing items and 28 outfits have been added.
- 50 tattoos have been added.
Other[]
- Cleaned-up interaction menu.
- Stunt Race Creator, released August 2, 2016.
- The Tug's placeholder description is now fixed on the DockTease website.
- The Phoenix can now be found without a spoiler in traffic or through modification at Los Santos Customs.
- Fixed Brickade's manufacturer from HVY to MTL.
- The Vindicator and Lectro are now able to use their KERS boost in races (if enabled in the Creator)
Events[]
| Image | Name | Start | End |
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GTA Online Bonuses (September 2016 Part 4) | September 30, 2016 | October 03, 2016 |
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GTA Online Bonuses (September 2016 Part 3) | September 23, 2016 | September 29, 2016 |
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GTA Online Bonuses (September 2016 Part 2) | September 16, 2016 | September 22, 2016 |
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GTA Online Bonuses (September 2016 Part 1) | September 09, 2016 | September 15, 2016 |
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Sunday Drivers Week | September 02, 2016 | September 08, 2016 |
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Freemode Week | August 26, 2016 | September 01, 2016 |
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Stunts & Entourage Bonuses | August 19, 2016 | August 25, 2016 |
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Executive Protection Bonuses | August 12, 2016 | August 18, 2016 |
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Entourage Week | August 02, 2016 | August 11, 2016 |
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Cunning Stunts Bonuses II | July 26, 2016 | August 01, 2016 |
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Cunning Stunts Bonuses I | July 19, 2016 | July 25, 2016 |
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Cunning Stunts/Event | July 12, 2016 | July 18, 2016 |
Gallery[]
Pre-release Screenshots[]
A BF400 in midair.
Multiple Brioso R/As in a Stunt Race.
A view of Maze Bank Ascent, one of the many Stunt Races added in the update.
A BF400, airborne after jumping through a hoop on fire.
Multiple racecar Massacros in a Stunt Race.
Official Screenshots[]
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- The song playing in the official trailer is Synrise (Soulwax Remix) by Goose. The song also plays on Soulwax FM.
- The song playing in the Stunt Race Creator trailer is Flutes by Hot Chip. The song also plays on Radio Mirror Park.
- The name of the update is a spoonerism. Switching around the C in cunning and St in stunt makes the phrase "Stunning Cunts", which could be another testament to Rockstar's humor. This also applies to the Cunning Stunt Academy.
- In the artwork, the man on the left bears a striking resemblance to the late NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt.