Rockstar Games has finally unveiled the previously teased Gunrunning update with some interesting details and a handful of screenshots, as well as provided a release window for this year's biggest DLC, coming next month!
Gunrunning was teased alongside the Special Vehicle Circuit update in the Cunning Stunts DLC-series, which was released earlier this year. However, Special Vehicle Circuit was hardly as major an update as Import/Export was in December or Further Adventures in Finance and Felony before that, and the players were growing anxious for the next major gameplay addition to the game.
The relative scarcity of DLC in 2017 up until now had fans worried as to how long support will be continued for GTA Online, especially with Red Dead Redemption 2 looming on the horizon. However, we've done our part to explain why you shouldn't worry. The recent delay of Rockstar's Wild West title should also help to lay fears to rest.
Gunrunning is lauded to be the biggest DLC of this year in terms of content, much like how Finance and Felony was 2016's biggest hit as well. The update, which will open a third venue of illegal business next to CEO work and motorcycle clubs is coming in June, with the exact date to be revealed later (possibly alongside a trailer). Our guess is that it will be either the 13th or the 20th, but we shall see.
Southern San Andreas' illegal weapons trafficking industry rises to the surface in Gunrunning, a massive new update coming this June to GTA Online.
We've finally caught a glimpse of what kinds of weaponized vehicles to expect from the update, and it seems to be a blend of two variations we had speculated about previously. The roster will include both existing, mundane GTA Online vehicles gone through extensive modifications to make them deadlier, as well as dedicated genuine military hardware.
Two vehicles have been revealed fully: the weaponized Tampa and the APC. The former takes the fan-favorite muscle car and tosses on a wealth of armor plus a minigun turret. The vehicle is reinforced and sports a roll-cage. It seems that the turret's loadout may be customized, as one clearly carries a single minigun, while the other vehicle in the same shot, as well as the one on another picture entirely, seem to have two barrels protruding from the turret.
The APC also features customizable weaponry. This more realistic take on a military vehicle seems like an ideal choice for moving your troops to the target area safely and providing cover once you're there. It is designed to traverse any kind of terrain, including water, and the selection of weapon variants contain a standard tank turret and a massive six-missile launch rack. The latter attachment seemingly answers our prayers for a heavily armored anti-air vehicle and looks like the kind of thing that will have Hydra griefers pissing themselves.
