For the robbery mini-heist missions in the Los Santos Tuners update, see Contracts.
For the album, see Grand Theft Auto - The Contract.
The Contract is a content update for Grand Theft Auto Online, released on December 15, 2021.
Description[]
Welcome to F. Clinton and Partner, a new “celebrity solutions agency” catering to the Vinewood elite in need of solutions to high-society problems.
Franklin needs two things: a reliable partner and a big-ticket, high-profile client. With your longtime LS contact — and newly aspiring cannabis entrepreneur — Lamar Davis making the connection, you can be the partner that helps Franklin take the business to the next level.
Meanwhile on the other side of the city, DJ Pooh has been reaching out to Franklin about an exciting potential client: his close friend, Dr. Dre.
Lost in the shuffle on his way to Cayo Perico last year, it turns out Dr. Dre’s phone isn’t just missing — it’s in the wrong hands. Not only that, but the phone also contains the hottest property in the city: new, unreleased music from Dr. Dre himself. This could be the big break your agency needs.
Get ready for a wild and hilarious ride through Los Santos, from the mean streets of Franklin’s old neighborhood to the hottest parties in the city, from debaucherous mansions to the offices of the FIB and everywhere in between as you join Franklin, expert hacker Imani, Chop the Dog, and crew to secure Dr. Dre’s precious tracks and return them to their rightful owner.
Content[]
Property[]
Agencies[]
Main article: Agencies
Purchasing an Agency location is required to run the F. Clinton and Partner celebrity problem-solving agency in partnership with Franklin Clinton.
- Locations
Agencies can be purchased in one of four locations:
- International Online Unlimited/Kayton/Lombank building in Rockford Hills
- Celltowa Building in Vespucci Canals
- Galileo House in Hawick
- Little Seoul Tower (Schlongberg Sachs, BAWSAQ, International Online Unlimited), Little Seoul
The Armory[]
A room where weapons can be purchased and customized at a discounted price, as well as Mk II conversions, Body Armor and Parachutes. Also contains a weapon locker.
Vehicle Workshop[]
A personal workshop that works similarly to the mod shops from selected properties, but features unique modifications for selected vehicles of the same update, such as armor plating, mounted machine guns and exclusive Imani Tech that allows either remote control or missile lock-on jammers.
Recording Studio[]
Main article: Record A Studios
A social space occupying part of the Mors Mutual Insurance building in Rockford Hills, including a new rooftop bar area.
Players can gather and watch the creative process with Dr. Dre and Anderson.Paak.
Jobs[]
Security Contracts[]
Main article: Security Contracts
A series of Free Mode jobs given by Franklin Clinton for the high-value clients of F. Clinton and Partner.
- Security Contract: Recover Valuables
- Security Contract: Vehicle Recovery
- Security Contract: Gang Termination
- Security Contract: Rescue Operation
- Security Contract: Asset Protection
- Security Contract: Liquidize Assets
The Dr. Dre VIP Contract[]
Main article: The Contract: Dr. Dre
The main job requiring the retrieval of the A-List customer, Dr. Dre's phone. As you make headway with the investigation, you’ll discover new songs from the six-time Grammy Award-winning hip-hop legend, all premiering exclusively within this massive update to GTA Online.
The main job requiring the investigation of leads and hints for the retrieval of the A-List customer, Dr. Dre's phone.
- On Course
- Setup: Data Recovery
- The Data Leaks
Payphone Hits[]
Main article: Payphone Hits
Franklin now facilitates assassinations and stock manipulation for clients much like Lester's Assassinations in Grand Theft Auto V, except the player now performs the assassinations and is paid a flat fee rather than using the stock market themselves. Fees paid include bonuses if the assassination is completed in the prescribed manner, but the player is free to kill the target however they please.
- Payphone Hit: The CEO
- Payphone Hit: The Cofounder
- Payphone Hit: The Judge
- Payphone Hit: The Popstar
- Payphone Hit: The Tech Entrepreneur
- Payphone Hit: The Trolls
- Payphone Hit: The Dealers
- Payphone Hit: The Hitmen
Short Trips[]
Main article: Short Trips
A series of drug-induced "out-of-body experiences" for two players, playing as Franklin and Lamar Davis.
Double Down[]
Main article: Double Down
A new Siege Mentality-like Adversary Mode featuring Franklin and Lamar as playable characters, Double Down, was added during the Double Down Week event, with seven maps:
- Double Down I
- Double Down II
- Double Down III
- Double Down IV
- Double Down V
- Double Down VI
- Double Down VII
New Characters[]
In order of appearance:
- Agency Security Guard
- Franklin Clinton
- Chop
- Imani
- Agency Armory Requisitions Officer
- Agency Mechanic
- Agency Receptionist
- Eugene
- Raymond
- Unnamed club promoter
- Ben Brooks' Lawyer
- Ben Brooks
- Vernon
- P
- Unnamed Vagos leader
- Lola Romero
- Anderson .Paak
- Jonathan Henderson aka Johnny Guns
- Unnamed Vagos Driver
- Marnie Allen
Payphone Hit targets[]
Individuals[]
- The bitterSweet Cofounder
- The Gold Coast Development CEO
- The Lombank Judge
- The Popstar
- The Tech Entrepreneur
Groups[]
Radio Stations[]
New Station - MOTOMAMI Los Santos[]
Main article: MOTOMAMI Los Santos
Existing Station Updates[]
First-of-their-kind updates to existing radio stations including a ton of new and unreleased exclusive tracks from Dr. Dre and a heavy-hitting line-up of artists.
Radio Los Santos[]
Also premiering on Radio Los Santos is the lead single from an upcoming EP on CircoLoco Records; “Let’s Get It,” the brand-new track from ScHoolboy Q produced by Nez.
West Coast Classics[]
Media Player[]
Three new Media Sticks can be collected to add to the Media Player.
Vehicles[]
17 vehicles are added in this update:
- 7 readily available to purchase with the initial release.
- 8 released in Event Weeks.
- 5 of which were mission-only vehicles or were already available in-game but are inaccessible.
- 2 were not made available for purchase at all.
Image | Name | Description | |
---|---|---|---|
Purchasable immediately | |||
Pfister Astron | A crossover SUV based on the Porsche Macan. | ||
Bravado Buffalo STX | A 4-door muscle sedan based on the 2015-present Dodge Charger. | ||
Dewbauchee Champion | A 2-door coupé based on the Aston Martin Victor. | ||
Lampadati Cinquemila | A 4-door luxury sedan based on the Maserati Quattroporte VI (M156). | ||
Enus Deity | A luxury full-size sedan based on the third generation Bentley Flying Spur. | ||
Pegassi Ignus | A hypercar mainly based on the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37. | ||
Enus Jubilee | A luxury SUV based on the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. | ||
Visible/Usable in-game but not purchasable until unlocked as part of event weeks | Week | ||
Gallivanter Baller ST | An updated variant of the Baller LE LWB. | Festive Surprise 2021 From December 23 to 29, 2021 only Valentine's Day 2022 February 10, 2022 | |
Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio | A convertible variant of the Comet S2. | Comet S2 Cabrio Week January 6, 2022 | |
Nagasaki Shinobi | A sport bike based on the Kawasaki Ninja 250R/1000SX. | Double Down Week January 13, 2022 | |
Declasse Granger 3600LX | A full-size SUV based on the eleventh generation Chevrolet Suburban (GMTK2YC). | Granger 3600LX Week January 27, 2022 | |
Western Reever | A power cruiser based on the ARCH Method 143. | Reever Week February 3, 2022 | |
Unlocked as part of event weeks | Week | ||
Överflöd Zeno | A hypercar based on the SSC Tuatara. | Festive Surprise 2021 December 23, 2021 | |
Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec | An offroad SUV based on the Hummer H1. | Patriot Mil-Spec Week December 30, 2021 | |
Obey I-Wagen | An electric SUV based on the 2018 Audi e-tron. | I-Wagen Week January 20, 2022 | |
Mission Only | |||
Maibatsu Mule | A variant of the Mule that looks identical to the Heist variant, with four more seat positions added to the rear. Used during the mission Short Trip - Seed Capital. | ||
Vapid Youga Custom | LD Organics' custom Youga Classic with Tornado rear fenders, based on the custom van in the 1978 Cheech & Chong film Up In Smoke. Used during the mission Short Trip - OG Kush. |
Weapons[]
4 weapons are added.
Image | Name | Description |
---|---|---|
Coil Compact EMP Launcher | A hand-held anti-vehicle Electro-Magnetic Pulse weapon. | |
Coil Stun Gun | The Stun Gun from Grand Theft Auto V, previously only used in GTA Online during The Diamond Casino Heist. | |
Vom Feuer Heavy Rifle | An assault rifle based on the FN SCAR that was cut from Grand Theft Auto V during development. | |
Mission Only | ||
Fertilizer Can | A Jerry Can filled with fertilizer used exclusively in Short Trip - Fire It Up. |
New liveries for the AP Pistol, Micro SMG and Pump Shotgun.
Score[]
Main article: GTA Online: The Contract - Official Score
Functionality/QoL[]
- Players will receive fewer phone calls. Players will see the addition of new map blips, markers and help text to replace phone calls.
- Daily Fees have been reduced and messages streamlined.
- The arcade game QUB3D has been added to the upstairs area of Auto Shops.
- Players can now alter the number of laps that must be completed in LS Car Meet Head-to-Head races. Rewards are increased for completing more laps.
- Players are now rewarded LS Car Meet Reputation for completing Auto Shop Contracts, Customer Deliveries, and Exotic Exports Deliveries.
- The safe capacity in Nightclubs and Arcades have been increased.
- Nightclubs: from $100,000 to $250,000
- Arcades: from $50,000 to $100,000
- Various billboards around Los Santos have been updated to advertise MOTOMAMI Los Santos.[1]
Unlisted changes[]
- The ability to create Solo sessions was removed.
Character Customization[]
Main article: /Character Customization
- Over 380 clothing items.
- 28 Tattoos have been added.
- A male hairstyle, a female hairstyle, and nine new Face Paints have been added.
Events[]
To view Bonus Weeks from March 24 to July 7, see the Events section for GTA Online: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S Editions.
Image | Name | Start | End |
---|---|---|---|
GTA Online Bonuses (March 2022 Part 2) | March 10, 2022 | March 23, 2022 | |
GTA Online Bonuses (March 2022 Part 1) | March 03, 2022 | March 09, 2022 | |
GTA Online Bonuses (February 2022) | February 24, 2022 | March 02, 2022 | |
Imani Tech Week | February 17, 2022 | February 23, 2022 | |
Valentine's Day 2022 | February 10, 2022 | February 16, 2022 | |
Reever Week | February 03, 2022 | February 09, 2022 | |
Granger 3600LX Week | January 27, 2022 | February 02, 2022 | |
I-Wagen Week | January 20, 2022 | January 26, 2022 | |
Double Down Week | January 13, 2022 | January 19, 2022 | |
Comet S2 Cabrio Week | January 06, 2022 | January 12, 2022 | |
Patriot Mil-Spec Week | December 30, 2021 | January 05, 2022 | |
Festive Surprise 2021 | December 23, 2021 | December 29, 2021 | |
GTA Online: The Contract/Event | December 15, 2021 | December 22, 2021 |
Gallery[]
Official Screenshots[]
Newswire release[]
First Trailer[]
Release[]
Social Media[]
Real Life[]
Video[]
First Trailer[]
Release Trailer[]
Short Trips Trailer[]
Cut Content[]
- The Itali GTB Custom had a trade price ($371,250).[2]
- Livery order was changed on some cars.[3]
- 5 cars were either cut or postponed for a later update. One of those cars is the Weaponized Ignus, exclusive to the Expanded and Enhanced version.[4]
- The Astron had 2 additonal liveries.[5]
Trivia[]
- The update's main visual design is a nod to Dr. Dre himself, as evidenced by "THE CONTRACT" typeface on the logo with several decals, which are similar to the design on the cover of The Chronic, Dre's debut studio album in 1992.
- The update's unusual date of 15th December, which is Wednesday, whereas the GTA Online updates usually release on Tuesdays, is also a nod to The Chronic, because of the album's 29th anniversary.
- The song used in the announcement trailer for the update is "ETA" by Dr. Dre, feat. Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, and Anderson .Paak.
- The song used in the second trailer for the update is "Black Privilege" by Dr. Dre.
Oversights[]
- A common bug is that players may be stuck in an extremely long load screen when entering their Agency building. The loading times are not infinite but can take well over 20 minutes.
- This was patched in a subsequent hotfix.
- The Devin Weston hangar at LSIA has an unusually inconsistent glitch where some sessions will prevent access due to an invisible barrier; this glitch doesn't apply to everyone in the lobby, as some players are able to drive through the hangar while others may not.
- This glitch could be a result of the new closed-hangar state which happens during Don't Fuck With Dre at the same location.
- This was patched in a subsequent hotfix.