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The winter update in GTA Online is currently one of the most anticipated topics in the community. Rockstar Games teased the upcoming DLC with two newsletters that included various details about the new changes.
However, some fans aren't impressed with the announcement and have asked the developers about the next title in the series. One user, Ahmed, unequivocally stated, "Don't care, gta 6 now."
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Although the developer is yet to confirm much of the rumored information, the DLC's release date has given fans more time to speculate about upcoming gameplay changes.
Rockstar Games will release the Los Santos Drug Wars DLC for GTA Online on December 13, 2022
On December 8, 2022, Rockstar Games shared a tweet announcing the name and release date of the speculated winter DLC in GTA Online. The Los Santos Drug Wars will bring major gameplay changes to the multiplayer game on December 13, 2022.
The tweet included a newsletter about the upcoming DLC, which read as follows:
“Starting December 13, Los Santos Drug Wars injects a new psychoactive strain of chaos into Grand Theft Auto Online on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.”
While PC and next-gen consoles were always expected to receive the content update, Rockstar has also included the old-gen PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the list. However, many sources claim that this may be the final GTA Online DLC update for older platforms as the studio will be shifting its focus to next-gen hardware.
The Los Santos Drug Wars DLC will primarily focus on Blaine County and will include several businesses and missions in the area. According to the newsletter, there will be a new story update that will take place in two parts. It also mentioned a chemistry lab, which is most likely the new acid lab business in GTA Online.
The newsletter further mentioned:
“Los Santos Drug Wars contains a range of wild side effects, including a new business enterprise to operate, new vehicles and missions, and experiential upgrades.”
Rockstar referred to these gameplay changes as "the first dose," and assured players of more holiday surprises, significant story and gameplay updates, vehicles, new quality-of-life changes, and much more.
Fans' reactions to the upcoming GTA Online Winter DLC update
While many fans appreciate the updates, some are eagerly awaiting any news about the next game in the series. Many expressed their displeasure with Rockstar stretching the nine-year-old title even further.
More information from the December 6 newsletter
On December 6, 2022, Rockstar released another newsletter that revealed the first set of details about the Los Santos Drug Wars DLC.
As part of The Heist Challenge, all players who participated in the heists will receive the Declasse Tahoma Coupe car in GTA Online. While no specific date was given, it is most likely to occur after the DLC's release.
A new character named Dax will also be added to the game, who will most likely be the point of contact for the acid lab and the new business missions. The developers also shared a screenshot of several fresh gameplay elements, a new RV, a modified version of the HVY Brickade truck, and much more.
