- Game Edition GTA Online
- Release Date December 15, 2021
- Platforms PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
The GTA Online 'The Contract' Update, has been released on December 15, 2021, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and via backward compatibility also on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
'The Contract' update is a new GTA Online story expansion featuring the return of Franklin Clinton, with new missions, security contracts, The Agency property, new music, new vehicles and weapons, and much more. You'll be joined by Franklin, Lamar, Chop, Dr. Dre and crew in a wild and hilarious adventure through Los Santos.
The DLC has a size of 3.9 GB. Although the update has been labeled 1.55 on the Rockstar Support page, it's actually numbered 1.58 in-game.
Below you find everything that is included in the new GTA Online 'The Contract' DLC (GTA V Title Update 1.55 / 1.58), with all Contents, Patch Notes, Screenshots, Trailers, and more:
GTA Online 'The Contract': New Business & Missions
In the years since he robbed the Union Depository with Michael and Trevor, renowned Los Santos hustler Franklin Clinton has been making moves of his own. He is now the manager of "F. Clinton and Partner", a new "celebrity solutions agency" catering to the Vinewood elite.
After partnering with Franklin Clinton in his Agency and setting up the business, you’ll work alongside new and familiar faces including Franklin’s longtime friend Lamar Davis, his loyal sidekick Chop, and the Agency’s elite in-house hacker Imani.
The Dr. Dre Contract:
DJ Pooh reaches out to Franklin with a big client, his close friend Dr. Dre, who had his phone and unreleased music stolen on his way to Cayo Perico last year. To recover and secure Dr. Dre's tracks and take the business to the next level, Franklin needs a reliable partner.
The Dr. Dre Contract structure is similar to Heists / Robberies, with smaller prep missions, followed by a finale. These Missions can be played either solo or with other players.
Security Contracts:
Security Contracts are Freemode Missions that are launched from the Agency computer. These are jobs for your clients in need of help. Security Contracts have various difficulty levels that can increase the cash reward for completion:
- Recover Valuables
- Vehicle Recovery
- Gang Termination
- Rescue Operation
- Asset Protection
- Liquidize Assets
Payphone Hits:
Payphone Hits are Freemode Missions that task players with taking out a target and come with bonus rewards for meeting special criteria - such as using certain weapons, vehicles, killing at specific locations or timings.
These missions are started by answering ringing payphones throughout the map and can be accessed after completing a few Security Contracts.
GTA Online 'The Contract': Agency Property
The Agency Property has been added to GTA Online. This multi-floor, high-end office space acts as the base of operations for F. Clinton & Partner missions for solo players or groups.
The "F. Clinton & Partner" Agency has 4 possible locations to choose from. The cheapest Agency still costs over 2 million.
Available upgrades to The Agency include an Armory, a new Vehicle Workshop, and the usual customization options such as art, tint and wallpaper. It also comes with a 20-car Garage storage space.
GTA Online 'The Contract' Update: New Vehicles
The Contract DLC adds a total of 16 new vehicles to GTA Online, 7 released at launch on December 15, 2021, 1 mission-only vehicle, and 8 vehicles released in the subsequent weeks:
Released on Day of Update
Pfister Astron
Bravado Buffalo STX
Dewbauchee Champion
Lampadati Cinquemila
Enus Deity
Pegassi Ignus
Enus Jubilee
Vapid Youga Custom
Released on Subsequent Weeks
GTA Online 'The Contract' Update: New Weapons
Three new weapons have been added to GTA Online with the December 2021 update.
These include the originally cut beta weapon "Heavy Rifle", and two weapons available exclusively from the Agency's Armory: the Stun Gun from Story Mode and the new Compact EMP Launcher.
- Four new Weapons liveries. These can be unlocked by completing specific gameplay from The Contract:
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- Bone Finish (Pump Shotgun)
- Families Finish (Heavy Rifle)
- Organics Finish (Micro SMG)
- Record A Finish (AP Pistol)
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GTA Online 'The Contract': New Music & Radio Stations
'The Contract' update is very music-centered, with new music and radio stations coming to GTA Online:
A new eclectic radio station called "MOTOMAMI Los Santos", hosted by ROSALÍA and Arca. The station also features tracks by Caroline Polachek, Daddy Yankee, Mr. Fingers, and Aventura, Bad Gyal, as well as ROSALÍA's first single from her forthcoming MOTOMAMI album, “LA FAMA” with The Weeknd.
Two existing hip-hop radio stations have been updated with new music: Radio Los Santos and West Coast Classics are receiving a ton of unreleased exclusive tracks from Dr. Dre and a heavy-hitting line-up of artists.
New Characters in GTA Online
New Characters introduced to GTA Online as part of 'The Contract' Update:
GTA Online 'The Contract' Update: More Patch Notes
- Record A Studios: This new music studio social space has been added to GTA Online. Here, players can watch Dr. Dre at work and socialize with other players.
- Short Trips: New two-player missions available after completing the Dr. Dre Contract, where you play as Franklin or Lamar
- Double Down Adversary Mode: Franklin and Lamar must work together and hold their ground with an armory of powerful weapons at their disposal.
- Over 300 items of Clothing have been added for both Male and Female characters in GTA Online.
- 28 new Tattoos have been added for both Male and Female characters in GTA Online.
- 14 new Face Paints have been added to GTA Online.
- New Media Stick Collectibles have been added to GTA Online.
- One new Hairstyle has been added for both Male and Female characters in GTA Online.
- Several new Pause Menu Awards have been added to GTA Online.
- Several new Daily Objectives have been added to GTA Online.
- Missile Lock-on Jammer is available on select new vehicles under Imani Tech customization. This protects your personal vehicle from homing missile lock-on.
- Remote Control Option is available on select new vehicles under Imani Tech customization
- A new option to purchase the customer's vehicles was added to the Auto Shop Property
Quality of Life Updates:
- Players will receive fewer phone calls in GTA Online. Players will see the addition of new map blips, markers, and help text to replace phone calls.
- Daily Fees in GTA Online have been reduced.
- The Arcade Game ‘QUB3D’ has been added to the upstairs area of the Auto Shop.
- 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 the Nightclub and Arcade has been increased.
Bug Fixes:
- Stanced and Low Grip Tires no longer give High Top Speeds on Tuners cars
- Fixed an issue that caused the non-armored Karin Kuruma to be bulletproof.
As part of the GTA Online Update 1.55 / 1.58, there have also been a number of general improvements and fixes made to the game.
Click here to read the Full List of Bug Fixes on the Rockstar Support site.
And as always, the update will be followed by the usual weekly special events and bonuses, taking place over the coming months.
GTA Online: 'The Contract' Update Number
Currently, the version history of GTA V / GTA Online is a bit confusing. The Contract Update is numbered in different ways in different places:
- It's numbered 1.58 in-game as reported by the "GTA Online version"
- It's incorrectly labeled as Title Update 1.55 on the Rockstar Support page
- It's marked as "version 1.40" Title Update on PS4 (as PS4 follows a different version history)
GTA Online: 'The Contract' DLC Screenshots
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