Rockstar Games continues to milk their golden goose, and honestly, can you blame them? Grand Theft Auto V has been printing money for over a decade now, and the latest announcement proves they’re nowhere near done. The gaming giant just revealed the “Money Fronts” DLC for GTA Online, launching June 17, 2025, and it’s bringing some seriously shady business opportunities to Los Santos.
Time to Launder Your Digital Dirty Money
The centerpiece of this update is all about cleaning up your criminal cash through the Hands On Car Wash. Think of it as your friendly neighborhood money laundering operation, except instead of getting arrested, you get richer. Players can now run what Rockstar calls a “low-profile but cash-intensive” setup that lets you wash your dirty money while building connections to even bigger criminal enterprises.
You won’t be going it alone either. Martin Madrazo, that familiar face from previous updates, is back to lend a hand, along with some new advisors who’ll help you expand your operation. The car wash isn’t just a one-trick pony it’s your gateway to a whole network of seemingly legitimate businesses that are anything but.
Once you’ve got the car wash up and running, you can branch out into other “respectable” ventures like the Smoke on the Water dispensary and Higgins Helitours. These aren’t just for show they’ll generate passive income while you’re off causing chaos elsewhere in the city. Better yet, they work together with your existing criminal assets like the Weed Farm and Air Freight Cargo network, creating a synergy that would make any real-world money launderer jealous.
Keep Your Cool or Face the Heat
Of course, running a criminal empire isn’t all smooth sailing. The more you expand your illegal activities, the more “Heat” you’ll generate, attracting attention from both law enforcement and rival criminals. The key is maintaining that perfect balance you need to engage in legitimate business activities to keep up appearances and reduce your notoriety. It’s like playing a criminal version of The Sims, except with more explosions and car chases.
Car enthusiasts will be pleased to know the update brings five new vehicles to the streets of Los Santos. The lineup includes the Declasse Tampa GT, Karin Everon RS, Woodlander, Western Police Bike, and the Överflöd Suzume. Each vehicle adds something unique to the already impressive garage options available to players.
The update also addresses some long-standing player complaints with quality-of-life improvements. Fifty more vehicles will get Missile Lock-On Jammer capability, making those high-speed chases a bit more survivable.
Players can finally skip certain cutscenes when replaying missions a feature that should have existed years ago. Arena Points earnings are permanently doubled, and the dreaded Boxville Van has been removed from Biker Sell Missions, much to everyone’s relief.
GTA+ subscribers get the VIP treatment with early access to the Överflöd Suzume supercar and additional daily spins at the Diamond Casino.
What This Means for GTA 6
The fact that this massive update is coming so early also raises some intriguing questions about Rockstar’s master plan. With the world waiting for GTA 6, the firm obviously isn’t ready to watch GTA V ride off into the distance. Some gamers are speculating that GTA Online will become “GTA Online Classic” when the new game is released, but there’s been no word on that so far.
What is certain is that Rockstar is eager to continue the revenue stream from microtransactions such as Shark Cards and GTA+ subscriptions. This is causing a great many players to fear that GTA 6 will include even more aggressive monetization techniques, considering how successful the existing system has been.
The “Money Fronts” update is a testament to GTA V’s incredible staying power and a sign that Rockstar is not yet willing to let it go. At thirteen years young and five re-releases, this game is still the reigning champion of the gaming world, and with updates such as this, it’s easy to see why.
Los Santos is as frenetic and lucrative as ever, so the shadow of GTA V will hang over the gaming world for the near future to come.
Los Santos is as hectic and lucrative as ever, and GTA V’s shadow will still cast itself over the gaming world in the coming years.
