The GTA Online Kortz Center Heist is now available, as the main attraction in the annual summer update to Rockstar's connected world. It's been more than two years since we had a fresh heist, and the stakes are higher than ever before as you need to own a mansion and an expensive Art Studio if you want to start making counterfeit replicas to replace the original artwork you're swiping. To get up to speed on things, here's what you need to know about the Kortz Center Heist in GTA Online.
How to host the Kortz Center Heist in GTA Online
The main thing you need to know about The Kortz Center Heist in GTA Online is that in order to plan and initiate this multi-stage robbery as a leader, you must own one of the GTA Online Mansions so you can add the new Art Studio to it. You'll still be able to join heists lead by other players, but if you want to go in solo or have control over the approach then you need to own a luxury property.
Given the cheapest mansion (The Tonga Estate) costs GTA$11,500,000 and it's a further GTA$4,700,000 to add the Art Studio, that means a hefty minimum total investment of GTA$16,200,000 if you want to be in charge!
To help you out with this, there is still a GTA$2,000,000 discount on Prix Luxury Real Estate available to GTA+ Members, while everyone can get 40% bonus GTA$ on all Shark Card purchases. If you are already a mansion owner who reached Elitist status during the Fine Art Collector Program before July 13, you can also claim a GTA$1,000,000 discount (GTA$2,000,000 for GTA+ Members) when adding the Art Studio before August 5.
What does the GTA Online Kortz Center Heist involve?
As with other robberies in the game, the GTA Online Kortz Center Heist involves scoping out your target to improve your intel, which in turn will highlight different approaches and open up more prep missions to improve your chances of a successful theft. Preparing a stealthy route to get in and out while swapping your high-value target with a forgery undetected is key, as your prize will be worth less if it's known to be stolen.
You can also improve your odds by upgrading your mansion, with different resources providing boosts. For example, owning a Vehicle Workshop will enhance the performance of certain getaway vehicles, while having a personal Security staff will reduce your wanted level during your escape as they distract the police. Other properties also contribute, as owning an Agency, the Darnell Bros. Garment Factory, or a Terrorbyte will give you extra time to steal the Primary Target Painting from the vault.
There is a weekly bonus for the first Primary Target sold after completing The Kortz Center Heist in GTA Online each week, but subsequent thefts will saturate the market and lead to reduced payouts. However, this does then give you the opportunity to repeat the heist and keep the artwork for yourself, displaying it in your mansion to prove your sophistication.
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