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Rockstar has officially revealed the Kortz Center Heist — GTA Online's next big update, live on July 14. Here's every confirmed detail, how the heist works, all the new content, and the pre-launch bonuses you'll want to grab before July 13.
What is the Kortz Center Heist?
The Kortz Center is Los Santos' most prestigious art museum, on the cliffs of Pacific Bluffs. Teaming up with the mysterious Mr. Faiber and his right-hand man Raf De Angelis, you'll case the gallery, plan your approach, and steal its most valuable works of art.
You can run it solo or with a crew of up to four — and the more players you bring, the more art you can carry out. Raf acts as your contact during the job (with plenty of friendly banter), and you'll have an AI assistant backing you up too.
Release date
The Kortz Center Heist launches on July 14, 2026, across PC, PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One / Series X|S.
How the heist works
Prep starts at your Mansion's new Art Studio. Once it's open, a talented forger sets up shop there, creating fakes to swap in for the museum's real exhibits — your own in-house artist. Gear and equipment you earn on prep missions is stored in the studio, so your crew can kit out for the finale.
Then it's time to scope the Kortz Center itself in Pacific Bluffs: take covert photos of the paintings without alerting the guards, and hunt for entry points and safe escape routes — there are more options than ever. You choose your style, stealth infiltration or a loud raid, and gear up accordingly. The gallery is packed with extra artworks you can grab as secondary targets, which recon helps you find.
Playing it quiet pays best. "Hot" stolen art is harder to sell for top prices, so taking out witnesses and wiping security footage lowers your risk and boosts your final payout.
What you need to start
- A Mansion property — your base of operations.
- The new Art Studio extension for your Mansion — where you plan the job, run the forger's workshop, and store your gear. Mansion owners can even invite friends over to the studio.
That's a real up-front investment. Rockstar is also running a limited-time deal on a Richman villa (Vinewood Hills) listed on Prix Luxury Real Estate, right next to the Kortz Center — handy if you don't own a Mansion yet. Short on GTA$? Topping up before launch beats grinding for days first.
Build your own art collection
Your Art Studio isn't just a planning room — it's a gallery. You can proudly display the trophies you steal, and keep paintings you'd rather hang on your wall than sell to Mr. Faiber's clients. Rockstar is adding three new paintings to steal every week, and your first sale each week earns the biggest payout, so there's a real reason to keep coming back.
Pre-launch bonuses — log in before July 13
Get a head start by joining the Fine Art Collector Program. Confirmed bonuses:
- Just play GTA Online → GTA$500,000 + a free Benefactor Turreted Limo
- Complete any heist before July 13 → a NOOSE Outfit + GTA$1,000,000
- Mansion owners who log in before July 13 → "Elitist" status, a free Annihilator Stealth helicopter, a GTA$1,000,000 discount on the Art Studio, a "Kortz Center" sculpture, and a unique painting to steal (sell it or display it)
The "complete any heist before July 13 for GTA$1,000,000" bonus is the easy one — run a quick heist now and bank it.
New vehicles & content
The update also brings new vehicles — including ones you can upgrade at Hao's Special Works (HSW) and set up for drift tuning, plus new supercars. GTA+ members can grab the new Grotti Veleno GT at the Vinewood Club showroom from July 14 — a week before everyone else. There's also an update to the Rockstar Creator mission editor, and more.
What payout can you expect?
Rockstar hasn't published exact numbers, but the mechanics are confirmed: your first sale each week pays the most, and stealthy, low-heat runs earn more than loud ones. For context, GTA Online's other big heists pay well — the Cayo Perico Heist nets over GTA$1 million a run, and the Diamond Casino Heist can top GTA$2 million. We'll update this page with exact figures once the heist is live.
How to be ready on day one
Between the Mansion, the Art Studio and the new cars, you'll want a healthy GTA$ balance before July 14. Rather than grind for a week:
- Need cash fast? → Buy GTA 5 money (from $4.99) and grab the Mansion + Art Studio instantly.
- Want cash and cars? → Cash & Cars bundles.
- Starting over? → a modded account that's already set up for endgame.
Want to earn it in-game? See the best money-making methods in GTA Online.
FAQ
When does the Kortz Center Heist come out?
July 14, 2026, on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
What do I need to start the Kortz Center Heist?
A Mansion property and the new Art Studio extension, where you plan the job and run the forger's workshop.
Can I do the Kortz Center Heist solo?
Yes — it can be played solo or with a crew of up to four players.
What are the pre-launch bonuses?
Before July 13: GTA$500,000 + a Benefactor Turreted Limo just for playing, GTA$1,000,000 + a NOOSE Outfit for completing any heist, and extra rewards for Mansion owners including a GTA$1,000,000 Art Studio discount and an Annihilator Stealth helicopter.
What new cars are coming?
New HSW-upgradable and drift-tuned vehicles plus supercars, with GTA+ members getting early access to the Grotti Veleno GT from July 14.
Get ready for the heist
Don't spend launch day grinding for a Mansion. Buy GTA 5 money from $4.99, grab a Cash & Cars bundle, or start on a modded account — all backed by GGMarket's 100% Moneyback Guarantee, so you're ready the moment the Kortz Center Heist goes live.
