Rockstar Games has just announced today that a new title update for Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) is now live for PlayStation 3 and are working to have this up for Xbox 360 as soon as possible today.
On the Rockstar Games Support site, there is a dedicated article listing out the most common technical issues being reported for Grand Theft Auto Online. Things are changing and developing frequently but here are some latest updates as of this afternoon:
There is an issue that is preventing some players from getting through the first tutorial mission across both platforms. Many players have been able to get through this with repeated retries, and we are working on unblocking this for everyone as soon as possible.
This morning, we experienced some instability across the GTA Online services which is affecting even people who have progressed beyond the tutorial mission. We are identifying these issues now and are working to restore stability for users as soon as possible.
For the time being and until we have been able to get everybody access to GTA Online and things are running smoothly, we have disabled the option of purchasable GTA$ cash packs. Players can however keep on earning GTA$ by pulling off Jobs and other profitable gameplay activities rather than purchasing cash packs.
For PlayStation 3 users, a PlayStation Network server issue was detected that was limiting the amount of possible concurrent users. This was preventing most players from accessing GTA Online altogether and as of this morning, that problem was resolved.
Solution for GTA Online Tutorial Glitch
For those of you getting stuck on the first tutorial mission in GTA ONLINE we might have some tips to get you through until the patch hits later today. We have tested our method with several HQ Xbox 360 users and it seems to work, although you may still have to wait a little and maybe reboot once or twice. To learn how we connected successfully to GTA ONLINE on the Xbox 360 read our previous article here.
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Are you having problems accessing GTA Online? - Loads of users are experiencing problems when trying to join Grand Theft Auto Online and it seems that the first online tutorial is glitchy. Users are reporting that the game is hanging on the first GTA Online screen and that it is making people sometimes wait up to 6-10 hours or more before actually getting in. We have found a solution.
How to Join GTA Online
If you're trying to join GTA online but you are hanging on the screen saying starting sessions or finding players and it nevers goes anywhere, take a moment to delete the GTA Online Title update from your Xbox 360 Hard drive.Done that, good, now delete and create a new character but this time don't change the character too much, just say change his sunglasses for now.. Now attempt to restart GTA Online. You should be able to join within 20 minutes.
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Rockstar Games has released detailed information about Grand Theft Auto Online including Home and Garage Security, GTA$, Fair Play, the GTA5 Character Creation System and exclusive social club features.
Access to GTA Online
Access to Grand Theft Auto Online is free with your copy of Grand Theft Auto V. On October 1st there will be a small downloadable Title Update released on PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE. Upon installation of that Title Update, direct access to begin GTA Online will be unlocked in your GTAV game menu. You will be able to jump right into GTA Online via the 4th (bottom) slot in your GTAV character wheel. We’ve received many questions asking for a specific confirmation of what exact time GTA Online will be available but of course this is contingent on both Title Updates becoming available on each console’s network. As a general timeframe, we do expect the Title Update to become available on PSN and Xbox LIVE starting around 12PM (British time) today, and your best bet is to stay tuned throughout the day here at the Rockstar Newswire and by following us on Twitter and Facebook where we will be keeping everyone updated.
When does GTA Online Take Place?
Some people who’ve been playing through Grand Theft Auto V’s Story Mode have been inquiring how the narrative of GTA Online correlates or crosses over. Grand Theft Auto Online is set a few months prior to the events of Grand Theft Auto V’s single player story.
Rockstar Games today released the "official" story trailer for Grand Theft Auto V, showing off GTA5's immense open-world ahead of it's official release. Grand Theft Auto 5 hits >Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 September 17. Check out the trailer below.
Los Santos: a sprawling metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap cable TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals risk everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.
Grand Theft Auto V sees retired criminal Michael getting drawn back into a life of crime in Los Santos by Trevor and Franklin.
With "Grand Theft Auto Online", you'll have the freedom to explore alone or with friends, work cooperatively to complete missions, band together to participate in activities and ambient events, or compete in traditional game modes with the entire community, all with the personality and refined mechanics of Grand Theft Auto V.
Did you miss the official GTA Online Gameplay Video? You can view that here.
Pre-order now via the official Rockstar Games website www.rockstargames.com/V and for more details including screenshots, game trailers, achievements, news and everything else GTAV head on over to the 360-HQ Xbox 360 Games database.
"Grand Theft Auto V" will be available in stores on September 17, and will be available on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Rockstar Games has released the first online multiplayer trailer for Grand Theft Auto V.
In "Grand Theft Auto Online", you'll have the freedom to explore alone or with friends, work cooperatively to complete missions, band together to participate in activities and ambient events, or compete in traditional game modes with the entire community, all with the personality and refined mechanics of Grand Theft Auto V. Watch the GTA Online Official Gameplay Video.
Players can invest in their character through customizing their appearance, improving their stats, owning customized vehicles, purchasing personal property, and taking part in missions, jobs and activities to earn reputation and cash to open up new opportunities to rise through the criminal ranks. The world of Grand Theft Auto Online will constantly grow and change as new content is added, creating the first ever persistent and dynamic Grand Theft Auto game world.
Online multiplayer mode will not be available at launch. Instead, it will be available two weeks later. Grand Theft Auto V will be released on September 17th on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, while Grand Theft Auto Online will be launching on October 1st. Browse through all of 360-HQ's coverage of the game by visiting our Xbox 360 video games database.
Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very different criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a former street gangster, now looking for real opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is a lot less rosy than he hoped it would be; and Trevor, a violent maniac driven by the chance of a cheap high and the next big score. Running out of options, the crew risks everything in a series of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.
Pre-order any edition of Grand Theft Auto V (including the Special Edition, Collector’s Edition or the standard retail edition) between now and September 17th will get access to pilot the Atomic Blimp in-game vehicle. You can learn more about that here.
Grand Theft Auto V will be available September 17, 2013. For more details including the latest GTA V screenshots, videos, news and forum discussions, please visit the our own Xbox 360 Games database or the official Rockstar site.
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