GTA Online: The Contract Out Now Featuring Franklin Clinton, Plus Dr. Dre, New Exclusive Music, and More

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Rockstar Games, a label of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), has launched GTA Online: The Contract, now free for players of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. This update features an interactive story where players assist protagonist Franklin Clinton in recovering lost music from Dr. Dre. The release includes exclusive tracks and a new radio station, enhancing the gaming experience. This update marks a continuation of GTA Online's success, which has seen record player numbers since its initial release.

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• Launch of GTA Online: The Contract boosts player engagement.
• Free update for existing GTA V players may increase game sales.
• Exclusive music content enhances the game's appeal, attracting hip-hop fans.
• Record player numbers reported, indicating strong ongoing interest in the game.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rockstar Games^®, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that GTA Online: The Contract is now available to download free for all players with a copy of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 4, Xbox One Systems, PC, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series hardware via backward compatibility.

Rockstar Games®, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce that GTA Online: The Contract is now available to download free for all players with a copy of Grand Theft Auto V for PlayStation 4, Xbox One Systems, PC, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series hardware via backward compatibility. (Photo: Business Wire)

“The Contract is unlike anything we have done before, bridging story, music and the online world in new ways,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “Thanks to our long-time collaborator and friend DJ Pooh, we were able to work with some of the biggest legends in hip-hop on this very modern Los Santos adventure as players track down Dr. Dre’s lost music.”

Playable solo or with friends, GTA Online: The Contract is the latest massive update to GTA Online, featuring an all-new adventure set inside in the city of Los Santos as players join forces with returning Grand Theft Auto V protagonist Franklin Clinton to build a “celebrity solutions” agency catering to the Vinewood elite. Their first big break comes by way of a high-profile client - Dr. Dre - whose phone was lost in the shuffle during the events of the Cayo Perico Heist. Missing and presumed stolen, Dr. Dre’s phone is packed with the hottest property in town - files of unreleased music from Dr. Dre himself.

Going from the depths of the criminal underworld to the brightest lights of the city’s music scene and everywhere in between, players will do whatever they can to help Franklin and friends recover the missing tracks that make up Dr. Dre’s latest release, all debuting exclusively within GTA Online: The Contract.

Interwoven across the story of GTA Online: The Contract is a massive amount of music – from exclusive debuts from Dr. Dre to the brand-new radio station, MOTOMAMI Los Santos, from pop superstar ROSALÍA and visionary icon and longtime Rockstar collaborator, Arca, plus exclusive new tracks featured on the Rap and Hip-Hop stations of Big Boy’s Radio Los Santos and DJ Pooh’s West Coast Classics, plus a world premiere from CircoLoco Records featuring Nez and Schoolboy Q.

Debuting within the shared living world of GTA Online, the ever-evolving online companion to the record-breaking blockbuster Grand Theft Auto V, GTA Online: The Contract is the latest update following on from last summer’s debut of Los Santos Tuners, as the game continues to break records for player numbers. The previous year saw the biggest series of back-to-back updates ever in terms of audience, increasing year-over-year more than seven years after its original release.

Grand Theft Auto V is rated M for Mature by the ESRB. For more information, please visit https://www.rockstargames.com/GTAonline.

About Rockstar Games

Rockstar Games cemented their reputation as creators of complex living worlds with the Grand Theft Auto series, one of the most successful entertainment properties of all time with over 350 million units sold-in worldwide. Through a string of critically acclaimed games including the Grand Theft Auto series, the Red Dead Redemption series, the Max Payne series, Bully, L.A. Noire, the Midnight Club series and The Warriors, Rockstar Games has helped propel interactive entertainment into the center of modern culture.

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Alan Lewis (Corporate Press)

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

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FAQ

What is <i>GTA Online: The Contract</i>?

GTA Online: The Contract is a new update for GTA Online where players assist Franklin Clinton in recovering lost music from Dr. Dre.

When was <i>GTA Online: The Contract</i> released?

GTA Online: The Contract was released on December 15, 2021.

Is <i>GTA Online: The Contract</i> free?

Yes, GTA Online: The Contract is free for players who own Grand Theft Auto V.

What platforms is <i>GTA Online: The Contract</i> available on?

GTA Online: The Contract is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

How does <i>GTA Online: The Contract</i> enhance the gaming experience?

It incorporates exclusive music tracks and a new storyline, increasing engagement for players.

What impact does <i>GTA Online: The Contract</i> have on Take-Two Interactive's stock?

The launch could positively impact Take-Two's stock by increasing player engagement and sales of GTA V.