Nine years after Grand Theft Auto V initially launched on PC, its multiplayer online finally gets an update that adds the BattlEye anti-cheat software. Cheats have been an ongoing problem in GTA Online for many years, and a major challenge for Rockstar Games.
Simply put, the software aims to keep players in online games from doing things they're not supposed to. BattlEye has been used in games such as Fortnite, Destiny 2, DayZ, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Watch Dogs: Legion, Escape from Tarkov, Conan Exiles, APB Reloaded, Arma, ARK, The Crew, Skull and Bones, Legion, XDefiant, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, Insurgency, Battalion 1944, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. It can ban users on a hardware level if they are detected using cheats or mods extensively, meaning if a player gets caught cheating in GTA Online, their PC will no longer be able to access the game.
GTA Online roleplaying servers enabled by mods are a major part of what makes the multiplayer aspect of the game popular. To give modders the ability to do their own thing, Rockstar has given players the option to disable BattlEye with the launch argument "-nobattleeye." The anti-cheat software can also be disabled when playing single-player campaign. While there are risks in turning off BattlEye, RP players can be free to do their ridiculous business without being interrupted.
According to a FAQ shared by Rockstar Games, the integration of BattlEye may cause technical issues with some "non-cheat overlays and visual enhancement tools." Players won't be able to connect to official GTA Online servers when BattlEye is disabled. If you run into any problems with the integration of BattlEye, you can check out the troubleshooting guide to help you know what steps to take.
Rockstar leaker Tez also checked the new files released with the update and pointed out a leftover metadata file that reportedly hints at Rockstar working on porting the next-gen update launched on consoles to PC. For years, GTAV on Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5 has included ray traced reflections and ray traced shadows, so it'll likely be added for PC players to receive a visual upgrade.
GTAV 1.69 Patch Notes
You can check out the full patch notes for the latest GTA Online update below:
General
Integrated BattlEye Anti-Cheat for GTA Online
An option has been added to the Rockstar Games Launcher to disable BattlEye Anti-Cheat for Story Mode play
The launch argument -nobattleye has been added to disable BattlEye Anti-Cheat when needed on third-party launchers and Story Mode play
Fixes
Fixed an issue that resulted in crashes while playing GTA Online
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to accept invites or join other players
[July 17, 2024] – PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / PC
Game Stability and Performance
General fixes for stability and security
Matchmaking and Networking
Fixed a networking issue that resulted in vehicles becoming inaccessible or invisible
Miscellaneous
Fixed an issue where clicking “I have read and accept” text resulted in the “I accept” box being automatically selected and the form submitted
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to open the Privacy Policy when using a mouse
[June 25, 2024] - New Content in Grand Theft Auto Online
The Bottom Dollar Bounties update adds a new Bail Enforcement business property, new Dispatch Work in Freemode, new Vehicles, and a range of Creator additions as well as overall experience improvements.
Bail Enforcement Office
Purchasing this business provides new ways for players to earn money through bounty hunting
Bail Enforcement Office owners can hunt down new bounty targets, securing them alive to be processed or eliminated and delivered to the Los Santos County Coroner Office
Each day a Most Wanted target will be identified with a large bounty on their head. Three other standard targets will become available every hour.
Secured bounty targets are processed over time in the Bail Enforcement Office’s holding cell. Upon completion, cash will be added to the player’s wallet.
Bail Enforcement Office owners can purchase Agents that can be sent out to complete their own work, adding cash to the owner’s safe upon completion
Agents will also reduce the amount of time taken to process secured bounty targets
The Bail Enforcement Office can be customized with a range of styles and includes a bounty transporter van, which can be upgraded with Armor Plating and used in Freemode
This property comes with new Awards as well as Career Progress Challenges on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles
Dispatch Work
Players that own a Law Enforcement personal vehicle can access a new range of Freemode Dispatch Work provided by Vincent
While driving an owned Law Enforcement personal vehicle in Freemode, players can request Dispatch Work from Vincent directly or wait until Vincent contacts them
Players can find applicable Law Enforcement Vehicles on Warstock Cache & Carry
Dispatch Work cannot be accessed when part of an Organization or Motorcycle Club
Vehicles
Nine new vehicles have been added:
Enus Paragon S (Sports) – With Imani Tech
Bollokan Envisage (Sports) – With Imani Tech
Übermacht Niobe (Sports) – With HSW Upgrade (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only)
Annis Euros X32 (Coupe) – With HSW Upgrade (PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only)
Invetero Coquette D1 (Sports Classic)
Declasse Yosemite 1500 (Off-Road)
Declasse Impaler SZ Cruiser (Emergency) – Law Enforcement Vehicle
Bravado Dorado Cruiser (Emergency) – Law Enforcement Vehicle
Bravado Greenwood Cruiser (Emergency) – Law Enforcement Vehicle
Three existing vehicles are also receiving custom Drift Tuning upgrades, these can be applied to personal vehicles inside the LS Car Meet:
Vulcar Nebula Turbo (Sports Classic)
This vehicle is again available for sale on the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website
Übermacht Cypher (Sports)
Übermacht Sentinel Widebody (Sports)
Economy Updates
Base GTA$ payout rates for the following content have been increased:
A Superyacht Life (Contact Missions)
Lamar’s Lowriders (Contact Missions)
Operation Paper Trail (Contact Missions)
Casino Story (Contact Missions)
Gerald’s Last Play (Contact Missions)
Madrazo Dispatch Services (Contact Missions)
Premium Deluxe Repo Work (Contact Missions)
Project Overthrow (Contact Missions)
Open Wheel Races (Races)
Taxi Work (Freemode)
Cosmetics
150+ pieces of male clothing and accessories have been added to clothing stores
200+ pieces of female clothing and accessories have been added to clothing stores
Experience Improvements
Several business Sell Missions have had their timers increased by 50% when launched solo:
All Biker businesses
Bunker business
The armor values of the Sparrow and RM-10 Bombushka have been increased by 50%
Players’ snack inventories are now fully restocked upon launching Contact missions and Heists from lobbies
The button prompts upon failing a mission have been updated
Drag Races can now be played over a series of rounds
Multiple texts and emails sent to players have been spaced out over longer periods of time or removed
Players can now move an owned Avenger between their Hangar and Facility storage via the Interaction Menu
The minimum player count required to launch the Assault on Cayo Perico mode has been increased from 4 to 8 players
An advanced options menu has been added to the Race Lobby Menu, containing many of the least used race options
The Music Locker Strobes section of the Interaction Menu has been moved to the Pause Menu
The Nightclub and Office Garage menus have been divided into separate sub menus when requesting vehicles from the Mechanic
The rank requirement for purchasing properties has been removed
A new starting grid option has been added when playing races in a series, sorting players based on their positions in the previous race
A link to the Community Guidelines has been added to the Welcome screen and other select alert screens
Custom Arena War vehicle names are now only visible to the local player
GTA+ Updates
The Vinewood Club App
GTA+ Members have access to a new phone app, which grants a range of features:
Claiming the earnings from owned business safes remotely
Purchasing ammo without paying a convenience charge
Requesting and purchasing Car Club vehicles has been moved to this app
The Vinewood Club Garage Vehicle Workshop
A Vehicle Workshop has been added to the Vinewood Club Garage, allowing players to modify their stored vehicles at an exclusive 10% discount
Creator Updates
Several updates have been added to the Creator as part of this update
Drag and Drift Race Creators
Players with an LS Car Meet membership can now create their own Drag and Drift races inside the Creator
General
Ambient weather options are now implemented when players take a photo for their created mode
The RUNE Zhaba is now available as an Off-Road vehicle option in the Creator
Race Creator
Additional units have been added to the Race Creator, these are placed scenarios that can consist of people and vehicles
People:
Race crowds of 1–5 people, previously only larger crowds were available
A photographer taking photos of the race
Vehicles:
Lowrider vehicle using hydraulics
A car doing a donut
A car doing a burnout
The existing race crowd units can now stand in a range of different poses
Race crowds can now be triggered to cheer and wave when a player gets close
When testing a Race, players can choose which checkpoint to start testing from
Flaming barrel props can now have their color changed
Players can now preview different audio tracks while in the Race Creator
Prop Additions
Additional small stunt track props have been added
Additional track smoothing props have been added
Road paddle props have been added
Fixes
The Bottom Dollar Bounties update brings a range of fixes to various issues
Game Stability and Performance
Fixed multiple crashes and issues affecting stability that occurred in GTAV
Matchmaking and Networking
Fixed multiple issues that affected network stability in GTA Online
Content
Fixed an issue that resulted in destroyed Signal Jammer collectibles being tracked incorrectly
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not unlocking the Skull Santa finish for the Special Carbine upon winning five games of Entourage (Festive Remix)
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being able to start Lowriders missions after completing them on a different character
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being able to drop cargo during Special Cargo Sell Missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being able to progress after completing VIP Contract prep mission – Data Recovery
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress through Casino Work – Best Laid Plans shortly after launching
Fixed an issue that resulted in unowned vehicles appearing in the personal vehicle space of Salvage Yards
Fixed an issue that resulted in players having access to their owned weapons when playing Short Trips – Seed Capital
Fixed an issue that resulted in enemy blips not appearing during The McTony Robbery – Sonar Equipment mission
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to launch Tow Truck Service missions
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress when playing A Superyacht Life – Icebreaker
Fixed an issue that resulted in planes falling to the floor during Air Race countdowns
Fixed an issue that resulted in other players’ Kosatkas interfering with the Cargo Ship during The Cargo Ship Robbery
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck in an air vent during The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid – Concealed Weapons
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to swap inventories during The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid – Concealed Weapons
Fixed an issue that resulted in players respawning outside of the factory during The Cluckin’ Bell Raid – Scene of the Crime
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress through The Cayo Perico Heist Finale when the leader has died
Fixed an issue that resulted in players transforming into a land vehicle during a flying section of Transform Races
Fixed an issue that resulted in players coming to an immediate stop upon passing a checkpoint during Transform Races
Fixed an issue that resulted in the race countdown not starting during Transform Races
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access the Interaction Menu during The Pacific Standard Job – Convoy
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to progress after leaving Mason’s apartment during Operation Paper Trail – Intelligence
Fixed an issue that resulted in P Moss taking off without players inside the Avenger during Operation Overthrow – Unconventional Warfare
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being able to finish The Podium Robbery – Scope Out
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to request personal vehicles during LSA Operation – Direct Action
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to lose their wanted level during The Doomsday Heist – Setup: Server Farm
Fixed an issue that resulted in hacking minigames being more difficult when playing on ultrawide screen setups
Fixed an issue that resulted in Hao’s Special Works Time Trial not appearing for players that haven’t completed it
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to send photos to Pavel during The Cayo Perico Heist – Scope Out
Fixed an issue that resulted in the mission not progressing after delivering the two lowriders back to Lamar during Lowriders – Peace Offerings
Fixed an issue that resulted in incorrect prompts to leave the Avenger appearing when entering an owned Thruster during Project Overthrow – Reporting for Duty
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to obtain the VIP pass during The Duggan Robbery – VIP Pass
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to send photos to Jamal during The Gangbanger Robbery – Scope Out
Fixed an issue that resulted in players leaving their F-160 Raiju during Project Overthrow – On Parade
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to pick up snowballs during Snowball Fight Deathmatches
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck when interacting with Street Dealers
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to complete Terrorbyte Client Job – Robbery in Progress
Fixed an issue that resulted in weapons given during Hot Swap Deathmatches not persisting when returning to Freemode
Properties
Fixed an issue that resulted in stolen vehicles disappearing after completing a successful Salvage Yard Robbery
Fixed an issue that resulted in the roulette game inside The Diamond Casino getting stuck
Fixed an issue that resulted players’ Tow Truck disappearing from the Salvage Yard
Fixed an issue that prevented players from entering an Auto Shop with no vehicle slots remaining
Fixed an issue that resulted in CEOs being unable to enter their Agency while an Executive Search is active
Fixed an issue that resulted in players becoming stuck when attempting to enter a Nightclub in a vehicle
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not entering their Acid Lab when selecting “enter with nearby friends and crew” inside the Freakshop
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not sitting up from their Agency office chair
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to interact with the Drone Station inside Arcades
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck after interacting with the Shiny Wasabi Kitty Claw machine inside an Arcade
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Auto Shop 5% discount not being applied to Wheel Type and Wheel Color
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to mod personal vehicles inside their Auto Shop
Fixed an issue that resulted in vehicles colliding with each other when multiple players were modding vehicles in the same Auto Shop
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to leave their Motorcycle Club Clubhouse on a personal vehicle
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to interact with the laptop inside their Bunker
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck when leaving Hao’s Special Works inside the LS Car Meet
Fixed an issue that resulted in players’ personal vehicles becoming invisible when leaving the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet
Fixed an issue that resulted in players spawning far away when leaving the LS Car Meet
Fixed an issue that resulted in personal vehicle blips not appearing on the map when another player is test driving a vehicle inside the LS Car Meet
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to get a makeover inside the Spa of their Diamond Casino Penthouse
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being able to move while using the Place Decorations Menu inside their Diamond Casino Penthouse
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck when attempting to enter their Diamond Casino Penthouse from Freemode
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Acid Lab not appearing inside the Freakshop
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Tow Truck not appearing inside the Salvage Yard after purchase
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unexpectedly kicked out when driving another player’s vehicle in the LS Car Meet Test Track
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being registered as a CEO or MC Leader after purchasing an Office or Motorcycle Clubhouse for the first time
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access their Nightclub PC
Vehicles
Fixed an issue that resulted in BMX bikes behaving differently when bunny hopping
Fixed an issue that resulted in incorrect speeds being displayed during Highest Speed Freemode Events
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to request their Avenger in Freemode
Fixed an issue that resulted in Suspension mods not being available for the Karin Asterope GZ
Fixed an issue that resulted in custom license plates for vehicles claimed from the Salvage Yard not persisting
Fixed an issue that resulted in players not being able to see the tracers of the F-160 Raiju’s cannons
Fixed an issue that resulted in the camera clipping through the Avenger when modding a vehicle inside
Fixed an issue that resulted in players with no owned garages losing their personal vehicle
The Declasse Impaler SZ’s vehicle class has been updated from Sedan to Muscle
Miscellaneous
Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing ammo when joining a new session
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to change gears during Drag Races when using alternative control types
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to access the Cockpit Access settings for the Avenger in the Interaction Menu
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to swap outfits via the Interaction Menu when wearing full body outfits
Fixed an issue that resulted in event exclusive weapon liveries that had been previously earned being unavailable
Fixed an issue that resulted in players gaining negative amounts of body armor when purchasing from Ammunation
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Snowball Launcher weapon being unusable when on a Motorcycle
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to use snacks or equip armor via the weapon wheel
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to add Stunt Races to a Playlist
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being able to see under the map when spectating a player in their Kosatka
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to use the default name “An Organization” when creating an Organization for the first time
Fixed an issue that resulted in SFX previews not playing when editing clips in the Rockstar Editor
Fixed an issue that resulted in TVs in owned apartments not showing anything
PlayStation Specific
Fixed an issue that resulted in players being unable to accept invites to GTA Online after purchasing PlayStation Plus with GTAV running
Xbox Specific
Fixed an issue that resulted in the Xbox keyboard continuously appearing after editing an owned garage tooltip
PC Specific
Fixed numerous issues relating to stability and security
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S Only
Fixed an issue that resulted in GTA+ alerts triggering during a Race and bringing the player’s vehicle to a sudden stop.
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck when moving vehicles via the Vehicle Organization Menu
Fixed an issue that resulted in GTA+ Members being unable to enter The Vinewood Club Garage with their personal vehicle when part of an Organization or Motorcycle Club
Creator
Fixed an issue that resulted in conflicting button inputs when using the Override Position Menu on PC
Fixed an issue that resulted in Trap to Activate options under Arena props not being able to be toggled when placed
Fixed an issue that resulted in Trailer Units being unable to be placed
Fixed an issue that resulted in players getting stuck when testing a King of the Hill mode
