A new, exclusive varsity jacket is being awarded as a badge of honor to a select group of the game's most talented creators.
Are you one of the 'real ones'? Rockstar Games has started distributing the ultra-rare R Community Series Varsity Jacket* to a select group of GTA Online players. As confirmed on an August 6 Rockstar Newswire post, Rockstar is finally recognizing the players who are partly responsible for the ongoing success of Grand Theft Auto Online.
Unlike typical in-game purchases or seasonal rewards, this varsity jacket is a badge of honor reserved exclusively for creators whose jobs have been featured in Rockstar's Community Series. What makes this reward particularly special is its retroactive nature - they're honoring everyone who has ever been featured in a Community Series, including those from previous iterations.
Starting today, featured creators are discovering the exclusive item waiting in their wardrobes, nestled under Tops > Bomber Jackets > R* Community Series Varsity. The sleek design and exclusive nature of the jacket have made it an instant hint.
For those unfamiliar with the Community Series, it's Rockstar's way of showcasing the most innovative and entertaining user-created content in GTA Online. The creators behind these experiences have spent countless hours perfecting their craft, and now they're being recognized in a way that sets them apart from millions of other players.
With that said, earning this exclusive jacket doesn't happen overnight. It's only for dedicated creators. The good news? Rockstar has opened several channels for aspiring designers to showcase their work and potentially earn a spot in the Community Series.
The recently-launched official Rockstar Games Discord server has become a hub for creators, with the #creator-tools channel serving as a meeting ground for experienced designers to share tips, techniques, and feedback.
Coincidentally, this is all happening just as Rockstar is starting to ramp up hiring for jobs related to content creation in Grand Theft Auto and months after it was rumored that the studio is planning to turn Grand Theft Auto 6 into the next content creator platform.
