Grand Theft Auto Online, simply known as GTA Online, was first released in 2013 and over the years has changed significantly with various updates and patches.
This beginner's guide aims to help players who are just starting out in Rockstar's online game in 2024. The various updates include several free DLCs and new content that could confuse even veteran players at some point.
Your First Cars
When you're just starting out, you would most likely feel a little bit overwhelmed, especially newcomers, due to the sheer amount of content that is available from the get-go. In order to get to other areas faster, having reliable transportation is crucial, according to GTABoom.
This is where the first two vehicles you choose can sometimes help or slow you down. The first recommended car is the free Elegy, which is very flexible in terms of role.
When you have enough money, you should consider getting an Armored Kuruma that can be unlocked by finishing the Fleeca Job heist at least once.
Find a Job
Money is everything in GTA Online and it is relatively difficult to get a lot of cash in a short amount of time. While there is an easy way out, which is to buy Shark Cards, which lets you get in-game cash in exchange for real-life money, not everyone can afford them.
This is where getting a job comes in as it can give you a headstart very early on in the game if done right. Particularly, getting in on businesses from Bikers is recommended as soon as you can as they are a great source of semi-passive income.
Get in on Heists
A lot of GTA Online players tend to ignore heists altogether because of the prerequisite. However, taking the time to unlock these will benefit you because heists are one of the best ways of making money in the game, said Sportskeeda.
On top of giving you cash, heists also provide players with valuable experience and various other rewards that will be useful later on. There are solo heists that can be tackled by people who generally go on their own and do not play with anyone else.
Study the Map and Icons
Having general knowledge of GTA Online's map and icons is a useful tool of the trade and will help navigate you when free-roam becomes available. The majority of missions in the game are given by characters who have letters as icons.
There are also various establishments that have their own symbols and the Rockstar icon signifies a series of activities that can be done. You can create a waypoint by clicking on a market that you can then follow as you explore the overworld, according to Epic Games.
