Grand Theft Auto Online suffered and struggled for a long time before finding its footing and becoming one of the most popular living games. The long awaited heists helped GTA 5’s online component pick up some serious speed.
Since then, the developer has continued adding more heists for gamers to pull off, the most recent of which is the Cayo Perico heist. This recent update makes some cool changes and additions, but it still is not perfect. More heists will no doubt make their way to Los Santos, however, and here are ten things we want once the next one does hit.
10 Simultaneous Release With Next-Gen Version
Funnily enough, GTA 5 was one of the first games announced for the PS5. Despite coming out on PS3 in 2013, the online component’s popularity forces Rockstar to continually release new versions for new consoles. Even fans of the single-player campaign should be excited for the new PS5 and Xbox Series X versions, since the improvements will certainly improve the story too. Here’s hoping the next heist comes out alongside the new upgrade.
9 A New Hub
The Cayo Perico heist had a new island, but it left a lot to be desired. You were not allowed to freely explore since the missions set there required stealth, and there was not a lot to see besides a few easter eggs. The next heist should add an area acting as an extension of Los Santos players can run around in even when not preparing or pulling off the heist. A new map would be a GTA fan’s dream.
8 Cheaper Buy-In
The one annoying thing about a lot of these heists is how expensive some of them are. Fortunately, if your funds are low you can still take part in a heist helping out someone who did put the massive amount of money down. Cayo Perico’s minimum buy-in was over two million dollars.
The next heist should have a lower bar for entry, letting more people engage in it without breaking the bank. At least if you have been a longtime player you likely receive a lot of free money from Rockstar.
7 Characters From Other GTA Games
Some updates from the past have included characters from prior Grand Theft Auto games. Gay Tony from the GTA 4 expansion The Ballad of Gay Tony was in the nightclub update, so this idea already has precedent. Imagine seeing someone like Tommy Vercetti in GTA 5. Fans would be particularly excited to see the Vice City protagonist as an older man. Or what if the developer fixed their relationship with the actor who portrayed Niko Bellic and got the Serbian gangster to return.
6 More Involved Prep Missions
Prep missions usually involve collecting or destroying something within a time limit. Sometimes there are optional missions that affect the actual heist, such as giving the enemies weaker weapons or eliminating their air support.
We hope the latter idea returns, but we also want the prep missions to feel a little more involved than simply destroying or stealing a vehicle in the environment.
5 Focus On Single-Player
This one has thankfully already confirmed by the developer, but we have yet to see how this will be executed. We appreciate the ability to do the Cayo Perico heist alone, even though it is better to do it with buddies. In addition to more missions outside of heists, we hope the actual heist is doable and enjoyable flying solo. Even though it is an online game, sometimes we want to explore Los Santos alone.
4 Different Experience For Multiplayer And Single-Player
As previously mentioned, the Cayo Perico heist is more enjoyable with friends despite the option to do it alone. To remedy this issue, we suggest making a single-player version of the heist significantly different than doing it with other players. It would not only make a better experience for lone wolves, but it would also increase replay value. It would also lessen the sting of having no actual story DLC.
3 Less Stealth
The Cayo Perico heist has a little too much stealth for our taste. Doing stealth in games not specifically designed for it is always a risky endeavor. While GTA Online does it better than a lot of other games, it still slows down the pace of gameplay and becomes extremely frustrating if you fail too often for mistakes you feel like you didn’t make. Because of this, the next heist should eschew stealth, or at least always make it optional.
2 Emotional Stakes
The writing in GTA Online is fine, but it is nothing compared to the snappy dialogue and relationships of the single-player campaign. While many are in it for the meta and character progression, plenty of players would also appreciate a more well-written heist with real emotional stakes. We are motivated by money, but we would also like to complete a heist because of the characters and writing.
1 Asymmetrical Cooperative Multiplayer
This is already a thing in some of the heists, but mysteriously absent in the Cayo Perico heist. This is probably because the developer wanted players to be able to tackle the heist alone. Those who work together with other players may feel a little cheated if asymmetrical objectives between friends are gone to accommodate those who go in solo. Having players tackle different tasks at the same time achieves a deeper level of teamwork.
