Michael, one of the three main characters from the single player story in GTA 5, will return to the GTA Online part of the experience next week in a free update. You can get a bit of visual context in the trailer above.
Across a new series of missions featuring the protagonist, you shall work towards earning your very own mansion. “For those who have reached the highest rungs of the criminal ladder, celebrate your triumph with a painstakingly crafted palace in one of Los Santos’ most exclusive neighborhoods, complete with breathtaking views, the finest amenities, and countless ways to customize and make it your own.”
The free update is called A Safehouse in the Hills, and it’ll become part of GTA Online for free on 10th December 2025.
There’ll be three mansions you can buy for your custom character, and they all include an AI assistant, pets, a huge garage for your cars, trophy cabinets, a private salon, an armoury, and more. For where Michael is present, voice actor Ned Luke reprises his role as the character.
Also included in the patch will be a new mission creator feature, which has been rumoured to be coming for a number of years now. In it, you can “design and publish your own Missions using sophisticated game mechanics, custom objectives, placeable actors, and much more”.
