The GTA Online Winter update has finally introduced one of the most demanded features and the return of a major character.
Thousands of players have been gearing up for the upcoming drop as Rockstar prepares to roll out a massive seasonal update, and now it’s finally got a release date, and we know it’s got some thrilling new features coming: the ability to finally own a mansion and the long-awaited comeback of the legendary Michael.
Mansions finally arrive in GTA Online
As confirmed in a post on X, the Winter update lands on December 10 and comes with the introduction of luxury mansions for the first time in GTA Online. Players will be able to purchase a high-end estate in Tongva Hills, Richman, or near Vinewood, and make it their own.
These properties are built to flex wealth and power with pools, yoga spaces, garages, driveways, kennels, gym equipment, hot tubs, helipads, and so much more, including extra rooms like arcades, armories for your weapons, podiums for showcasing your vehicles, and vehicle workshops for upgrades, and those more mechanically minded.
On top of this are the events you can host inside these mansions. You can host parties and open your doors to various strangers and friends as everyone mixes inside the estate. You’ll also be able to hire a security team to keep things controlled and run the mansion through an AI Concierge with three selectable personalities. Every room can be customized to match whatever style you want.
The reveal trailer includes one more major surprise. Michael appears briefly on screen, strongly suggesting he will be part of the update in some form. Whether he arrives with new missions, story content, or a full contact role is not confirmed yet, but fans are thrilled, commenting “we finally got the Michael DLC” and “oh my God Michael is back!”
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