GTA Online has introduced a much-requested quality-of-life feature, but only for GTA+ subscribers, causing significant discontent among players. The new Vinewood Club app, part of the Bottom Dollar Bounties update, allows GTA+ members to easily request vehicles, claim business earnings, and replenish ammo via their in-game phones. This feature addresses a longstanding player request to collect business earnings without visiting each business location physically.
However, the decision to lock this convenience behind a paywall has sparked backlash from the community. Many players feel that such a basic feature should be available to everyone, not just paying subscribers. The general sentiment on platforms like Reddit is that this move sets a worrying precedent for future monetization strategies, especially for the highly anticipated GTA 6.
Comments like “GTA 6 gonna be a shitshow with GTA+” reflect the community’s concern. The negative response to GTA Online’s increasing monetization is predictable yet understandable. Despite this, GTA Online remains immensely popular, even more than a decade after its release.
While Rockstar has not confirmed whether GTA 6 will have an online component, it is widely expected given the success of GTA Online. Fans hope that future iterations will adopt a less alienating approach to monetization.
For now, players are advised not to expect any changes to the current paywall system, but they remain hopeful for a more inclusive approach in GTA 6.
