GTA Online Subscriber Perks Debate Rages

Grand Theft Auto Online's latest update sparks controversy by restricting remote business income collection to GTA+ subscribers. The Bottom Dollar Bounties update, released June 25th, introduced a bounty hunting business, new missions, and vehicles. However, a convenient new feature—remotely collecting passive income from owned businesses—is exclusively available to GTA+ members via the Vinewood Club app.

Since GTA 5's 2013 release, Rockstar has consistently added purchasable businesses to GTA Online. While these offer criminal activities, they also generate passive income, traditionally requiring players to visit each business individually. The new remote collection feature significantly improves convenience, but its GTA+ exclusivity is causing backlash.

This move contradicts Rockstar's earlier assurances that gameplay features wouldn't be locked behind the GTA+ subscription. Negative player sentiment, fueled by a recent price increase and this latest restriction, raises concerns about future updates potentially mirroring this practice.

The implications extend beyond GTA 5. The upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 (Fall 2025 release) raises questions about the future of GTA+ and its potential integration into GTA 6's online mode. The current negative reception of GTA+ suggests a challenging path ahead for Rockstar if they intend to continue this model. The precedent set by this business income restriction could significantly influence player perception and adoption of any similar subscription service in future Rockstar titles.