The A Safehouse in the Hills update, released on December 10, 2025, brings luxury living to GTA Online with opulent mansions, high-stakes missions featuring Michael De Santa's return, new vehicles, a powerful Mission Creator, and quality-of-life enhancements. Here's a complete list of every new feature introduced in this monumental DLC.
New Properties: Prix Luxury Mansions
Players can now purchase three customizable luxury mansions via the in-game Prix Luxury Real Estate website, each in elite Vinewood Hills neighborhoods with stunning views and massive plots.
- Richman Villa: Bridges Los Santos and Vinewood Hills for a dual lifestyle of city access and private retreat.
- The Tongva Estate: Overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Marlowe Vineyard.
- The Vinewood Residence: Features panoramic views of Los Santos, hills, and the Vinewood sign.
Base prices start around $10-11 million (with up to $2 million Gold Tier VIP discount for completing pre-launch New Listings missions), plus upgrades pushing totals to $15-18 million.
Mansion Amenities and Customization
These properties redefine high-end safehouses with expansive interiors, exteriors, and tech integrations.
- 20-vehicle garage with redesigned layout and indoor car podium for displaying prized rides.
- Private rooftop helipad with complimentary Mansion Volatus helicopter.
- Outdoor areas: Swimming pool, hot tub, gym equipment, yoga mats (temporary Strength/Stamina stat boosts).
- Indoor spaces: Media room (home theater), spa, cigar room, in-house salon (barber/tattoo artist), trophy cabinets for milestones.
- Basement vault holding all player cash (wallet + bank).
- Full customization: Interior styles, artwork, statues, layouts.
- Purchasable add-ons:
- Armory: Mk II Weapon Workshop, weapon purchases, customizable gun rack/loadouts.
- Arcade: Place and play owned retro cabinets.
- Vehicle Workshop: Modify personal vehicles (GTA+ members unlock Hao’s Special Works, Benny’s Original Motor Works, Drift Tuning, Missile Lock-On Jammers).
- Security Upgrades: Hire staff to reduce/eliminate business raids (fully prevents with business security upgrades).
- Pets: Nameable cat (living room bed) and dog (outdoor kennel) companions.
AI Assistant (Prix Luxury Concierge)
A cutting-edge AI butler with three personalities (Angel, Haviland, OG) for elite management.
- Boosts production at businesses (e.g., Meth Labs, Cocaine Lockups) with 24-hour supply/product bonuses.
- Hosts public/private Mansion Parties.
- Fast travel to owned properties/businesses.
- Delivers champagne, weather reports, compliments; summons luxury vehicles/chauffeurs (e.g., Baller ST-D, driverless limo).
- Accessible via phone in Freemode or office Master Control Terminal (remote business management).
New Missions: KnoWay Out Story Arc
Contact Avi Schwartzman at a Little Seoul payphone (no mansion required) for 1-4 player missions sabotaging KnoWay's self-driving surveillance tech.
- Negative Press
- Inside Job
- Tunnel Vision
- Trash Talking
- A Clean Break
- Home Sweet Home (exclusive finale with Michael and Amanda De Santa for mansion owners; $500K payout).
New Awards, Career Progress Challenges (PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC Enhanced), and $400K Weekly Challenge bonus for leaders.
New Vehicles
Five fresh rides hit the streets, plus expanded upgrades.
| Vehicle | Class | Availability | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vapid FMJ MK V | Super | GTA+ early access (until Dec 18) | HSW-eligible (PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC Enhanced) |
| Progen Luiva | Super | GTA+ exclusive at Vinewood Car Club (until Dec 18) | - |
| Pfister X-treme | Super | Luxury Autos | - |
| Übermacht Sentinel XS4 | Sedan | Luxury Autos | - |
| Grotti GT750 | Sports Classic | - | - |
- Missile Lock-On Jammers now available on 50+ vehicles/aircraft via Agency/Hangar workshops (e.g., BF Raptor, Patriot, Luxor, Cargobob; full lists in patch notes).
- New law enforcement vehicles and drift variants added.
Rockstar Mission Creator
Build and publish custom missions with advanced tools.
- Sophisticated mechanics, branching objectives, placeable actors, stealth/narrative setups.
- Access: Pause Menu > Online > Rockstar Creator > Create a Mission.
- Five example missions to play/edit/learn.
Additional Features and Events
- Getaway Driver Random Event: Assist robberies for GTA$/RP.
- New Emotes/Actions: Tactical Salute, Baton Twirl, Wasn’t Me, Flash Badge (Interaction Menu/Quickplay).
- GTA+ Perks: 50% off HSW upgrades; Vinewood Club App staff management (Hangars/Warehouses/Bail Office); enhanced mansion workshops.
- Experience Improvements: GTA$500 for rating content; popular vehicle tabs on sites; cyan Odd Job blips; Patrick McReary default for Casino Heist; lower Gustavo Mota cut (8%); consolidated blips.
- Gold Tier VIP Rewards: $2M mansion discount, $1M cash, Black Rockstar Varsity Crewneck (claim via website until Jan 7).
This DLC elevates GTA Online's endgame with true luxury and creative freedom, blending story, customization, and chaos.
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