One more season, the online chapter of the identity title rockstar games receives a bold update: “The Los Santos Drug Wars.” Building on a game system that reshaped two generations, this first part of a two-part story drops players into the iconic Blaine County. Joined by Dax and his colorful misfit crew, players explore new tools, missions, and a corporate-style venture, along with festive events to premiere in the coming weeks.
New job with interesting tasks
Dax aims to build a business empire, a violent criminal who dreams of wealth and climbing the Southern San Andreas crime pyramid. For his crew, the Fooligans, he is a hero, a narcotic messiah willing to push the limits for the cause. This marks the start of “first dose,” an arc with six fresh missions that unlock equipment needed to access the acid lab behind the new MTL Brickade 6×6 and to leave a lasting mark on the Los Santos psychedelic market.
With support from the team, a new base of operations, and a gadget shop, players will face rival gangs and other threats as they attempt to dominate the illegal substance trade. Collecting materials to manufacture and sell the product will likely require getting their hands dirty, whether through skimming or extorting grain and volatile chemicals, depending on the heist setup.
This Brickade 6×6 may resemble a dull, wheeled block, but keeping it in the gadget shop allows extensive customization. Tuning the engine, armor, brakes, and more can turn a mobile operation into a relentless roadbound force.
Turn back
Times have shifted since Dax’s prison stint, and gangs now occupy territories once controlled by the Fooligans. Players can help get the FIB on the watch list by disrupting rival businesses, poisoning crops, and planting remotely detonated devices among other intrigues. Joining the guild and meeting the leader unlocks quests that multiply rewards, offering GTA$ and RP throughout the week.
New rides appear: the legendary MT Asset and luxury classes at Legendary Motorsport, the Sport Annis 300R available until December 28, the Remove Tulip M-100 Classic two-door, the San Andreas Super Cars lineup, and caravans like Zirconium Journey II and BF Surfer. Among these, a dozen new race cars will hit the track in the coming weeks and months as part of the Los Santos Drug Wars, expanding the vehicle variety for fans.
Experience improvements
The update also implements player-driven improvements, including higher payouts in Illegal Selling Missions to balance the economy. Solo play of Agatha’s casino storyline missions and other solo tasks are supported in any session, while the Benevolent Terrorbyte continues to deliver new ways to play and earn.
Players who want to manage their contacts in iFruit can now choose which names appear or hide from the Interaction menu by selecting Inventory and then Favorite Contacts.
Beyond these features, Los Santos Drug Wars will unfold further in the weeks and months ahead, adding new vehicles, events, and playable innovations. A festive kickoff arrives next week with fresh encounters and collectible items. Early next year, the city taxi service will recruit new drivers, a mobile arsenal will offer exclusive items, and more features will surface as the story expands.
The collaborative success of players sneaking in together is rewarded with significant payouts. A community event promises 4 billion GTA$ during a festive window in mid-December, with the Declasse Tahoma Coupe granted to all GTA Online players. For added excitement, a spin on The Diamond Casino & Resort Wheel may yield keys to the Zirconium Journey II trailer from the podium, if luck is on your side.
Los Santos Drug Wars also brings exclusive benefits to GTA+ members to accelerate the psychedelic manufacturing operation. This includes completing First Dose: Runaway, upgrading the lab for the MTL Brickade 6×6, and obtaining essential lab equipment. Eligible members can access a Buckingham Alpha-Z1, LS A17 Airport Hangar, or transfer there at no extra cost, plus festive outfits and discounts on armor upgrades.