Cue disappointed sigh. Rockstar Games has announced the addition of new content to GTA Online today, but it isn't a proper DLC update like we've all been hoping for, nor is it even a new vehicle on its own. Instead, what we're getting is a new event and a handful of new officially created Stunt Races to pass the time between now and the next big update, whenever that will arrive.
The main attraction here is the whopping 15 new official, Rockstar created Stunt Races that run in the vein introduced by last year's Cunning Stunts DLC. Crafted by the dev team, you can bet that these maps will be of a significantly higher quality standard than most of the ones produced by the community (sorry guys, but it's true) since the release of the Stunt Race Creator.
Most of the new races are entirely new creations, however a pair are new takes on a common theme. Among the 15 additions is Trench III and Plummet II, being 'sequels' to two of the most praised races added to the game with the original update. According to the Newswire post, other races among the newcomers will have you racing through clouds and dodging the blades of wind turbines.
All the hair-raising thrills and stomach-churning twists from Stunt Races are back and bigger than ever with 15 brand new Rockstar Created tracks. You'll race up glass towers, plummet through clouds, dodge turbines and clatter though bowling pins on your way to the finish line
You'll have more incentive to jump back into the Stunt Racing circuit than just new maps, too. Through the 13th of March, all official and Rockstar Verified Stunt Races will be offering double RP and $GTA for participants. In case you want to rack up some cash while also playing what is commonly considered the most entertaining update the game has received since Heists, then this is for you.
What's more, Rockstar isn't just going to let you disgrace their new tracks with improper attire, so they're throwing a cute Pink Stunt Jumpsuit at everyone who logs in between now and the end of the event, which is the 15th of March. Players who have been on their toes during previous events will be adding this to an already large collection of jumpsuits.
To help new players hit the ground running in the Stunt Race scene, Rockstar is also cutting the price of a number of stunt-ready vehicles which were added with the update or in subsequent mini-dlc. The Annis RE-7B, Emperor ETR1, Vapid Desert Raid, Vapid Trophy Truck, Obey Omnis, Lampadati Tropos Rallye are all 25% off while the event lasts, as well as all liveries, tattoos and clothing items introduced in the Cunning Stunts update.
