A number of new vehicles have also been added, including — for the first time in GTA 5 — a jetpack. I mean, there are a ton of vehicles in this DLC, but the jetpack is all everyone's going to care about. Called the Thruster, because obviously, the jetpack got quite the visual overhaul since debuting in GTA: San Andreas, it looks more like the product of venture funded R&D rather than something a crazy inventor cobbled together in a garage.
Of course, when you're talking about something as absolutely amazing as a jetpack, you know there is a hefty price attached. The full price of the Thruster clocks in at GTA$ 3,657,500, while the discounted price is GTA$ 2,750,000.
Other, less interesting vehicles from Warstock (granted, only slightly so) include the Volatol bomber, the futuristic Akula helicopter, the even more futuristic Khanjali tank, the Barrage, the fearsome Chernobog, the RCV, the Stromberg and the Deluxo, which is a transforming DeLorean. The most expensive item on the menu is the full priced Deluxo which will set you back GTA$ 4,721,500 (which is also one of the most visually annoying prices in the game).
More mundane vehicles added in this DLC include the Comet Safari, Ocelot Pariah, Coil Raiden, Ubermacht SC1, Vapid Riata and Declasse Yosemite. This is one of the biggest vehicle drops the game has seen since it was launched.
By purchasing a Facility, you not only unlock the ability to engage in The Doomsday Heist, but also gain access to strike teams and a freaking orbital cannon. Since the Railgun, this is the first time GTA went sci-fi, and though it's kinda been the case for a while now, we've officially stepped away from this game being about stealing cars and robbing banks.
Of course, you'll need to buy the orbital cannon. Since we're talking about a super-advanced piece of futuristic military technology, the price tag of GTA$ 900,000 seems cheap at first, but there's a catch. Reloading the thing costs GTA$ 750,000. Every. Single. Shot. Additionally, you can only use it once every real-world day. There is an achievement tied to it, so it's likely the thing you'll get and only ever use once just to unlock that.
Since you've made the sudden transition from street criminal to super hero/villain, you've going to need a fitting vehicle. Since Helicarriers are trademarked by Marvel, the next best thing was an oversized Osprey-stand-in with a weapons workshop and lab inside it. The Avenger (checkmate, Marvel) is a VTOL aircraft outfitted with turrets and heavy armor, and is basically a MOC that flies.
Not only does The Doomsday Heist bring a new set of achievements to the game, but adds Elite Challenges to each individual act which increase the payout. Additionally, the Criminal Mastermind Challenge makes a comeback for this DLC, giving skilled teams a massive one-time payout if they go through the entire three acts in one sitting without a death. A general reward for completing the heists in any manner is a perk from Lester which lets you get rid of your wanted level for free.
The Doomsday Heist also brings your usual helping of a bunch of new character customization options in the shape of clothing items, tattoos and haircuts. Since there is already an unmanageable amount of these in the game, you'll likely be happy to hear that an additional 10 new outfit slots have also been added, allowing you to save more looks for your character. Also, for the first time since the game launched, a new radio station has been added to GTA Online — Blonded Los Santos 97.8 FM, which plays the likes of Frank Ocean.
To celebrate one of the biggest DLC drops in the history of GTA Online, Rockstar has a few goodies lined up. Since you'll be building your heist team for the new challenges from your associates, it seemed fitting to double the salary of them and bodyguards for the next week.
Additionally, there are some major discounts running at Ammunation this week, allowing you to outfit yourself appropriately for saving the world from a malicious organization. Enjoy a 25% discount off SMGs, Pistols, Shotguns, Sniper Rifles, Machine Guns, Body Armor, Explosives, Throwables and Luxury Finishes.
As always, there's also a Snapmatic contest running, where the winner takes home GTA$ 1,000,000 — which, admittedly, with these prices, isn't a whole lot. In order to win your snap needs to focus on new content, and be submitted before the 18th.
Keep an eye on our feed for our upcoming comprehensive The Doomsday Heist guide.
