The briefing
Published 15 December 2021. This archival report describes the announcement and offers of that period; temporary rewards do not remain active indefinitely.
The Contract launched on December 15, 2021 for PS4, Xbox One and PC; the newer consoles initially accessed those editions through backward compatibility. The notes explain the support-page label 1.55 and in-game label 1.58, and record a download of about 3.9 GB for that release.
The Agency became the base for Security Contracts, Payphone Hits and the Dr. Dre VIP Contract. Franklin, Lamar, Imani and the music-industry cast connect these systems with the wider story. Vehicle workshop options and Imani Tech depend on the appropriate property upgrades and compatible models. The patch record separates new business features, missions, weapons, vehicles and subsequent additions, helping distinguish what arrived at launch from what was released later.
GTA Online 'The Contract': New Business & Missions In the years since he robbed the Union Depository with Michael and Trevor, renowned Los Santos hustler Franklin Clinton has been making moves of his own. He is now the manager of "F. Clinton and Partner" , a new "celebrity solutions agency" catering to the Vinewood elite. After partnering with Franklin Clinton in his Agency and setting up the business, you’ll work alongside new and familiar faces including Franklin’s longtime friend Lamar Davis, his loyal sidekick Chop, and the Agency’s elite in-house hacker Imani. The Dr. Dre Contract: DJ Pooh reaches out to Franklin with a big client, his close friend Dr. Dre, who had his phone and unreleased music stolen on his way to Cayo Perico last year. To recover and secure Dr. Dre's tracks and take the business to the next level, Franklin needs a reliable partner. The Dr. Dre Contract structure is similar to Heists / Robberies , with smaller prep missions, followed by a finale. These Missions can be played either solo or with other players. Security Contracts: Security Contracts are Freemode Missions that are launched from the Agency computer. These are jobs for your clients in need of help. Security Contracts have various difficulty levels that can increase the cash reward for completion: Recover Valuables Vehicle Recovery Gang Termination Rescue Operation Asset Protection Liquidize Assets Payphone Hits: Payphone Hits are Freemode Missions that task players with taking out a target and come with bonus rewards for meeting special criteria - such as using certain weapons, vehicles, killing at specific locations or timings. These missions are started by answering ringing payphones throughout the map and can be accessed after completing a few Security Contracts. GTA Online 'The Contract': Agency Property The Agency Property has been added to GTA Online. This multi-floor, high-end office space acts as the base of operations for F. Clinton & Partner missions for solo players or groups. The "F. Clinton & Partner" Agency has 4 possible locations to choose from. The cheapest Agency still costs over 2 million. Available upgrades to The Agency include an Armory , a new Vehicle Workshop, and the usual customization options such as art, tint and wallpaper. It also comes with a 20-car Garage storage space. Celebrity Solutions Agency GTA Online 'The Contract' Update: New Vehicles The Contract DLC adds a total of 16 new vehicles to GTA Online, 7 released at launch on December 15, 2021, 1 mission-only vehicle, and 8 vehicles released in the subsequent weeks: Released on Day of Update Pfister Astron SUVs - $1,580,000 Bravado Buffalo STX Muscle - $2,150,000 IMANI TECH Dewbauchee Champion Super - $3,750,000 IMANI TECH Lampadati Cinquemila Sedans - $1,144,000 Enus Deity Sedans - $1,845,000 IMANI TECH Pegassi Ignus Super - $2,765,000 Enus Jubilee SUVs - $1,650,000 IMANI TECH Vapid Youga Custom (LD Organics) Vans - Released in subsequent weeks Overflod Zeno Super - $2,820,000 Released on: December 23, 2021 Gallivanter Baller ST SUVs - $890,000 Released on: December 23, 2021 Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec Off-Road - $1,710,000 IMANI TECH Released on: December 30, 2021 Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio Sports - $1,797,000 Released on: January 6, 2022 Nagasaki Shinobi Motorcycles - $2,480,500 Released on: January 13, 2022 Obey I-Wagen SUVs - $1,729,000 Released on: January 20, 2022 Declasse Granger 3600LX SUVs - $2,000,000 IMANI TECH Released on: January 27, 2022 Western Reever Motorcycles - $1,900,000 Released on: February 3, 2022 GTA Online 'The Contract' Update: New Weapons Three new weapons have been added to GTA Online with the December 2021 update. These include the originally cut beta weapon " Heavy Rifle ", and two weapons available exclusively from the Agency's Armory : the Stun Gun from Story Mode and the new Compact EMP Launcher . Compact EMP Launcher Heavy Rifle Four new Weapons liveries. These can be unlocked by completing specific gameplay from The Contract: Bone Finish (Pump Shotgun) Families Finish (Heavy Rifle) Organics Finish (Micro SMG) Record A Finish (AP Pistol) GTA Online 'The Contract': New Music & Radio Stations 'The Contract' update is very music-centered, with new music and radio stations coming to GTA Online: A new eclectic radio station called " MOTOMAMI Los Santos ", hosted by ROSALÍA and Arca. The station also features tracks by Caroline Polachek, Daddy Yankee, Mr. Fingers, and Aventura, Bad Gyal, as well as ROSALÍA's first single from her forthcoming MOTOMAMI album, “LA FAMA” with The Weeknd. Two existing hip-hop radio stations have been updated with new music: Radio Los Santos and West Coast Classics are receiving a ton of unreleased exclusive tracks from Dr. Dre and a heavy-hitting line-up of artists. New Characters in GTA Online New Characters introduced to GTA Online as part of 'The Contract' Update: DJ Pooh Dr. Dre Imani GTA Online 'The Contract' Update: More Patch Notes
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| Short Trips : New two-player missions available after completing the Dr. Dre Contract, where you play as Franklin or Lamar |
| Double Down Adversary Mode: Franklin and Lamar must work together and hold their ground with an armory of powerful weapons at their disposal. |
| Over 300 items of Clothing have been added for both Male and Female characters in GTA Online. |
| 28 new Tattoos have been added for both Male and Female characters in GTA Online. |
| 14 new Face Paints have been added to GTA Online. |
| New Media Stick Collectibles have been added to GTA Online. |
| One new Hairstyle has been added for both Male and Female characters in GTA Online. |
| Several new Pause Menu Awards have been added to GTA Online. |
| Several new Daily Objectives have been added to GTA Online. |
| Remote Control Option is available on select new vehicles under Imani Tech customization |
| A new option to purchase the customer's vehicles was added to the Auto Shop Property |
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