Rockstar has announced a bevy of exclusive content for the remastered version of GTA V, but it’s only going to be available to players transferring characters from the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of the game.
“Some of the other updates such as the upgrade content are being designed exclusively as a reward for returning players so those will not be released on the previous versions,” confirmed the developer in a recent Q&A session reported by VG247.
Pretty concrete clarification that we won’t see the extra content, which includes new weapons, activities and missions, available for purchase separately on the remastered versions. At least not for a while. The desire to reward players who’ve bought the previous version is understandable, but I’m not sure fans who’ve held out for the PC or next-gen versions of GTA V will be overly impressed.
As for the content itself, I’ve listed it below. GTA V is due out on PC and current-gen consoles early next year.
New Events & Rewards: Encounter new events happening all across the world, and complete the challenges they present to unlock exclusive new vehicles like the menacing Imponte Duke O’Death and that veritable GTA classic bird of flight, the Dodo seaplane.
Wildlife Photography Challenge: There are new species of animals across Los Santos and Blaine County, and the LS Tourist Board needs someone to document them. As Franklin, catalog unique animal species scattered across the map to unlock the special Kraken Sub.
The Imponte Duke O’Death: As you might expect, when you first stumble upon this near-indestructible mayhem machine, trouble will follow. Deal with it judiciously and this beauty’s all yours.
Murder Mystery: As Michael, follow a trail of cryptic clues to unravel a grisly murder mystery. Put the clues together and you’ll unlock two Noir Style Filters, which will give your Story Mode gameplay and Snapmatic photos the feel of a gritty old school crime classic.
Weapons: The Rail Gun & Hatchet: Obliterate your adversaries with the high-powered, high-velocity Rail Gun. This piece of experimental military technology also has its own set of Shooting Range Challenges at your local Ammu-Nation shooting range. Or hack and slash foes up close and personal with the brutal Hatchet melee weapon.
Stock Car Races: Win a series of new Stock Car Races to earn unique custom Muscle Cars adorned with logos from some of the companies that made this country great.
Monkey Mosaics: A mysterious street artist is tagging walls all across town with his simian-inspired silhouettes. Track down and photograph them all to earn new monkey outfits (available to all players) and a special Go Go Monkey Blista exclusively for returning players.
New Vehicles and More: Grind up the Los Santos freeways (and over anybody in your path) with the Cheval Marshall monster truck and take to the skies in a faster and more maneuverable Blimp, compliments of Xero Gas.