Rockstar Games has officially solidified the launch date for the highly anticipated The Kortz Center Heist update for GTA Online, confirming a July 14 release. Along with the date, the developers have unveiled a wealth of fresh details regarding the mechanics and narrative features of this new venture.
The Mansion Art Studio functions as the central hub for your heist operations, doubling as a secure vault for gear and technology obtained during setup missions. Notably, the studio houses a skilled artist capable of crafting precise replicas of the gallery pieces you intend to pilfer—presumably to swap out during stealthy infiltrations. Beyond operational utility, the space allows you to showcase your stolen masterpieces if you prefer keeping them as trophies rather than liquidating them through your contact, Mr. Faber.
Mr. Faber serves as your primary benefactor, supported by Raf and your AI assistant, who will provide tactical guidance throughout the heist’s lifecycle. Scope-out missions follow standard procedure: you’ll be tasked with covertly photographing high-value targets and scouting viable escape routes. Players who prioritize a discreet approach—by neutralizing witnesses and scrubbing security footage—will be rewarded with more lucrative payouts, as cleaner, “undamaged” stolen goods fetch a premium on the black market.
The market for stolen fine art is governed by specific demand. While the museum cycles through three potential primary targets each week, your initial sale of the week will always net the highest return. Astute observers will also find that these paintings are riddled with clever callbacks and meta-references to the series’ long history.
Beyond the heist, the update introduces a fresh selection of high-performance Supercars, along with expanded support for Drift Tuning and HSW upgrades. Early access to the sleek Grotti Veleno GT will be granted exclusively to GTA+ subscribers via the Vinewood Car Club, with a wider release for the general player base following just one week later.
Source: gta.com.ua