Grand Theft Auto Online's latest update sparks controversy by restricting remote business income collection to GTA+ subscribers. The Bottom Dollar Bounties DLC, released June 25th, introduced a bounty hunting business and other content.

Rockstar Games has consistently expanded GTA Online with purchasable businesses since 2013, generating passive income. Manually collecting this income from various locations (nightclubs, arcades, etc.) is time-consuming.

The Bottom Dollar Bounties update offers a convenient solution: remote income collection via the Vinewood Club app. However, this feature is exclusively available to GTA+ subscribers, excluding non-subscribers from this quality-of-life improvement.

GTA+ Exclusivity Fuels Player Backlash

This decision contradicts Rockstar's previous assurances against making core gameplay features GTA+ exclusive. Negative player sentiment, amplified by a recent GTA+ price increase, has intensified with this latest development. Concerns are rising that Rockstar may increasingly lock features behind the paywall to enhance GTA+'s appeal.

Implications for GTA 6

This practice raises concerns about the future of GTA 6's online component, slated for a Fall 2025 release. While details remain scarce, the current trajectory of GTA Online suggests GTA+ could play a more significant role in GTA 6, potentially causing further player dissatisfaction. The long-term impact of this strategy on player engagement remains uncertain.