GTA 5 Online gamers to receive $500,000 in-game 'stimulus package'
Game developers offer cash compensation for problems with online play
Your support helps us to tell the story
As your White House correspondent, I ask the tough questions and seek the answers that matter.
Your support enables me to be in the room, pressing for transparency and accountability. Without your contributions, we wouldn't have the resources to challenge those in power.
Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election
Andrew Feinberg
White House Correspondent
Rockstar Games has announced plans to give a “special stimulus package” worth 500,000 in-game dollars to gamers who have played, or will play, Grand Theft Auto Online this month.
The online section of GTA 5 has been marred by technical hitches since its launch last month, and the planned cash injection comes as a significant helping hand to all those affected by these problems.
“For players who experienced cloud server errors, connection issues, and lost game progress and characters in these first days of GTA Online, we hope this GTA$ helps to facilitate a fresh start or makes your continued life in Los Santos and Blaine County extra sweet,” a representative on the Rockstar Newswire wrote.
To maintain balance within the GTA online economy, the $500k will be given to gamers in two instalments. The first, Rockstar said, is planned to be given by the end of this week (beginning 14 October), with the second expected before the end of the month.
Players will have to download a forthcoming GTA 5 title update to receive the money. In addition to facilitating the payment, the update will also aim to fix the remaining issues that are adversely affecting online gameplay.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments