Grand Theft Auto Online has announced plans to bring animals to its long-running open-world multiplayer experience in a post on its website.
However, animals are only coming to players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S – not PC.
"This Winter’s GTA Online update heads straight into the heart of the Los Santos street crime landscape: stealing, stripping, and selling the most in-demand vehicles," Rockstar wrote in its official website.
"Take on these new action-packed robberies on behalf of a familiar face who has ventured west — illustrious Liberty City real estate developer Yusuf Amir."
It added: "As we continue to take further advantage of the latest PS5 and Xbox Series console hardware, December’s update will add exciting new features for players on these newer systems."
In November, when it announced a December window for the GTA 6 trailer, Rockstar said: "We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto. We look forward to many more years of sharing these experiences with all of you.
"Thanks to the incredible support of our players worldwide, we have had the opportunity to create games we are truly passionate about — without you, none of this would be possible, and we are so grateful to all of you for sharing this journey with us.
"In 1998, Rockstar Games was founded on the idea that video games could come to be as essential to culture as any other form of entertainment, and we hope that we have created games you love in our efforts to be part of that evolution."
As well as the addition of animals, players can look forward to access to the Vinewood Club Garage, a new vehicle storage facility with the capacity to hold 100 vehicles.
PS5 and Xbox Series players will also be able to organise and manage vehicle collections more easily through the Interaction Menu.
Plus, players across all platforms will receive a host of new experience improvements, including:
A newly streamlined Interaction menu for easier navigation
Increased LS Car Meet Reputation points for competing in Pursuit and Street Races
New Specification Service at the LS Car Meet, allowing drivers to now purchase copies of another player’s Personal Vehicle on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
Custom description tags for each floor of the Eclipse Blvd.
Garage Console voice chat now defaults to “Off”
A small birthday gift for all players on their character’s birthday
