While the world of Grand Theft Auto Online has since moved on to the expansive "The Contract" and "San Andreas Mercenaries" updates, veteran players know that remains a pivotal chapter in the game’s history. Officially titled the "Los Santos Summer Special," this patch arrived during a sweltering summer that saw a global surge in player counts. For many, v1.53 was the moment the game transitioned from a chaotic heist-fest into a streamlined, solo-friendly business empire.
A: No. The Cayo Perico Heist was added in v1.55 (December 2020). v1.53 is the prelude to that update. Stay tuned for our next deep dive: "GTA V Update v1.58 – The Contract and the Return of Franklin Clinton." For now, fire up your BR8, hit the apex at Grapeseed, and enjoy the summer sun. GTA V Update v1.53
A: No. Franklin Clinton did not become a major contact until The Contract update (v1.58). v1.53 is pre-Franklin DLC. While the world of Grand Theft Auto Online
While the world of Grand Theft Auto Online has since moved on to the expansive "The Contract" and "San Andreas Mercenaries" updates, veteran players know that remains a pivotal chapter in the game’s history. Officially titled the "Los Santos Summer Special," this patch arrived during a sweltering summer that saw a global surge in player counts. For many, v1.53 was the moment the game transitioned from a chaotic heist-fest into a streamlined, solo-friendly business empire.
A: No. The Cayo Perico Heist was added in v1.55 (December 2020). v1.53 is the prelude to that update. Stay tuned for our next deep dive: "GTA V Update v1.58 – The Contract and the Return of Franklin Clinton." For now, fire up your BR8, hit the apex at Grapeseed, and enjoy the summer sun.
A: No. Franklin Clinton did not become a major contact until The Contract update (v1.58). v1.53 is pre-Franklin DLC.