The A Safehouse in the Hills DLC, releasing on Tuesday, December 9th, is set to bring exciting new content to GTA Online, especially for players who love high-end properties, luxury cars, and new gameplay features. While Rockstar has confirmed the addition of three mansions and several luxury cars, many players are hoping for more substantial additions to make this DLC truly standout. Below is a breakdown of what we know so far, along with some fan expectations for the upcoming release.
Three Mansions to Explore
Rockstar has confirmed that A Safehouse in the Hills will feature three mansions, each offering luxurious new locations for players to call home. These properties will include:
- Devin Weston's Mansion: This is the mansion cleared out in the listings teaser missions. It’s being put back on the market and will be available for players to purchase.
- A Mansion by the Cayo Perico Heist Parking Lot: This mansion is a reskin of Weston’s mansion, with slight modifications to its design. It will be placed where the parking lot construction site next to Miguel Madrazo’s mansion is located.
- A Mansion Above Vinewood Bowl: This final mansion is still somewhat speculative in terms of design, with players hoping it will be a unique property rather than another reskin.
While three mansions sound impressive, many players feel that more variety is needed to keep the DLC engaging. The community hopes for a drip-feed of new mansion models over time, similar to past DLCs. Finding cheap GTA modded accounts is easier than ever, with many online sellers offering affordable options to boost your in-game assets quickly.
Mansion Features and Wishlist
In terms of features, Rockstar has hinted at updated technology for personal assistance and business services within the mansions. This could include:
- Personal Aircraft and Vehicle Services: The ability to call any personal aircraft or vehicle, similar to the CEO office, as well as other services like recovering vehicles from impound and accessing snacks or gun lockers.
- Interior Customization: Players are hoping for a level of decoration options similar to the Casino Penthouse, where they can customize artwork and even throw house parties.
- Luxury Chauffeur Service: A vehicle spawning service, possibly with the ability to call your personal car and have it teleport you to specific locations, much like the limousine service from the Casino Penthouse.
- Pet Ownership: After years of requests, players are eager to finally have the ability to own pets like dogs or cats. A simple implementation similar to Chop or the Agency’s pets would be a welcome addition.
Additionally, a more advanced business control terminal is expected, allowing players to manage their businesses and claim earnings, much like the GTA Plus member benefits but limited to the mansion.
Enhanced Garage and Customization
For the garage, players are expecting more than just a simple reskin of the high-end apartments or the Eclipse Boulevard garage. One fan-favorite request is for the V-shaped garage model that was found in the game files back in 2015. Ideally, this garage would feature multiple floors and could store up to 60 cars, similar to the CEO office garage. Adding a custom car shop inside the mansion would also be a big hit, allowing players to modify cars directly on-site, possibly even adding HSW upgrades and Imani Tech options without having to visit other locations like the LS Car Meet or the Agency.
New Vehicles for the DLC
The DLC teaser trailer has confirmed four new cars for the update:
- Groate Classic Car: A vehicle based on the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, mixed with the 365 GTC/4.
- Fister Supercar: Based on the Porsche Mission X, an electric hypercar.
- Race Car FMJ: A race variant of the FMJ, based on the Ford GT Mark IV.
- Orange Sedan: Likely based on the BMW E39 M5, a popular design choice among the community.
In addition to these, several other vehicles are being speculated for inclusion, with a focus on supercars, classic cars, and luxury vehicles. Among the most requested cars are:
1. Ford GT40 Mark II (1966): A historic car that fits the high-end theme, especially considering the inclusion of the modern Ford GT race car.
2. Pagani Utopia: Given that the last Pagani in the game, the Osiris, was released back in 2015, a new Pagani would be a perfect fit for this DLC.
3. Rolls-Royce Swept Tail: A luxurious car that fits the mansion theme, with possible GTA 6 interior designs to tease upcoming content.
4. Updated Dubsta: A newer version of the G-Wagon, which hasn’t been updated in the game for some time.
5. Mustang GTD: The most expensive factory Mustang ever produced, perfect for the high-end car lineup.
Other Fan Desires and Quality of Life Changes
Players are also hoping for more HSW upgrades on older cars to revitalize some of the classic vehicles in the game. For quality of life changes, players would love to see improved armor for large planes to make them more viable in combat, and the ability to fill all types of armor at once, much like during holiday events.
The A Safehouse in the Hills DLC is shaping up to be a solid addition to GTA V, but many fans feel it needs more than just mansions and cars to justify its value. A better variety of mansion models, deeper customization options, pet ownership, more business-related missions, and fresh vehicles will help elevate the experience. If Rockstar listens to these requests, this DLC could become one of the most iconic in the game’s history.
For now, players are eagerly awaiting the official release on December 9th, hoping that Rockstar delivers on these expectations and more.