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The HSW Upgrades in GTA 5 Online are one of the many new additions to the Enhanced version of the game (PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S). It is one of the most important aspects if you love to collect or drive cars in Los Santos. While long-time players of the game already know about it, some may need assistance in figuring out what exactly it is and how to get it.
This article aims to guide everything about HSW upgrades GTA 5 players should know about.
HSW upgrades in GTA 5 Online: A way to boost vehicle’s top speed
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The HSW upgrades in GTA 5, otherwise known as Hao's Special Works upgrades, has been a highlight for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and the Enhanced PC version. As the name suggests, it is run by Hao, a character that appears in the story mode during street races.
In the lore of Grand Theft Auto Online, Hao has now established his own customization shop in Los Santos, replacing the standard mod shop available on the Legacy version. With the help of Hao, players can boost the performance of select cars and vehicles.
In simpler terms, if a car has a top speed of 113.5 mph, Hao can upgrade its top speed to 139.25 mph. This makes the HSW upgrades cars, or GTA 5 HSW cars, some of the fastest ones in the game.
How to get HSW upgrades in GTA 5 Online?
Before being able to access the HSW upgrades in GTA 5, one must first complete a specific time trial. Once inside a multiplayer lobby, players must visit the Hao's Garage (marked on the map as HSW), and enter the yellow corona. This will initiatie a small cutscene where players will get a HSW variant of the Grotti Turismo Classic to complete the time trial.
Completing the time trial successfully will unlock the HSW upgrades in GTA 5 Online. Here’s how to get to it:
- Open the map.
- Look for the LS Car Meet sign.
- Set a waypoint for the location.
- Go to the destination.
- Enter the property.
- Hao and his HSW shop can be found at the same place where a standard mod shop used to be.
Keep in mind that only select vehicles are compatible with the HSW upgrades. It is highly recommened to check the complete GTA 5 HSW cars list.
It won't be surprising if Rockstar Games brings forward the HSW upgrades to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6.
