Combat parameters changed with the introduction of new gear and clothing lines tailored for a tactical look:
A new staff member became available to source hangar air cargo automatically for a small cash fee, matching the passive sourcing mechanics of the Special Cargo warehouses and Nightclubs. Update 1.68: The Chop Shop Explosion
: Players team up with mechanic-turned-mercenary Charlie Reed to launch "Project Overthrow," a 6-mission story arc taking on Merryweather Security.
| Feature | Update 1.67 (Dec 2023) | Update 1.68 (June 2024) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | New business (Chop Shop) & engine prep | Anti-cheat & bounty hunting | | Anti-Cheat State (PC) | Partial/Inactive BattlEye backend | Full BattlEye kernel activation | | Major Business | Salvage yard (passive/active towing) | Bail office (active bounty hunting) | | Police Vehicles | Yes (Cruiser, SUV, Unmarked) | Yes (Gauntlet Interceptor) | | Player Bounties | Existing system (broken) | Revamped & fully functional | | Stability | Moderate (desync issues) | High (after hotfixes) | | Solo Public Lobby | Still possible | Heavily restricted |
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The Smuggler’s Hangar property received a complete overhaul, vastly improving its profitability:
: The Tactical SMG was added, purchasable from the Gun Van. Experience Improvements :
Grand Theft Auto V is currently on as of April 2026. While versions 1.67 and 1.68 are now older legacy patches, they introduced some of the most significant features still central to GTA Online today. Update 1.67: San Andreas Mercenaries
Update 1.67, released on , is a feature-packed DLC focused on military-grade technology and a new mercenary faction known as the Los Santos Angels . Combat parameters changed with the introduction of new
Update 1.68 dramatically altered car physics for racing enthusiasts.
: Three recurring Freemode contract missions targeting high-value infrastructure across San Andreas. These can be initiated directly on the ground by calling Charlie Reed.
Which are you looking to buy first (Salvage Yard or Avenger Operations Terminal)? What is your current in-game budget ? Do you prefer playing solo or with a crew ?
It is essential to understand the hardware footprint of these updates. Experience Improvements : Grand Theft Auto V is
This update also included general fixes for game stability and security, addressing specific issues like players losing control when naming a yacht and other miscellaneous bugs.
| Feature Category | Title Update 1.67 (The San Andreas Mercenaries) | Title Update 1.68 (The Chop Shop) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Mercenary operations, private military faction (Los Santos Angels) | Vehicle theft, salvage operation business (Salvage Yard) | | Release Date | June 13, 2023 | December 12, 2023 | | New Gameplay/Business | "Los Santos Angels" : Form a group via the Avenger's new Operations Terminal | Salvage Yard : New business property offering multi-part robbery missions and a Tow Truck Service for passive income | | New Story Missions | 6 new "Project Overthrow" Story Missions (1-4 players) | 3 weekly multi-part Salvage Yard Robberies, the "Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid" (added post-launch) | | New Game Modes | 3 new Freemode "LSA Operations" | Drift Racing : A new race type where players chain drifts for high scores | | Business Updates | Smuggler Hangar : Staff member added for sourcing cargo, new land-based missions and setups | - | | Vehicle Upgrades | Avenger upgrades (pilot-operated machine guns/missiles, stealth module, etc.) | Drift-Tuning : Custom upgrades for 7 existing vehicles and 1 new vehicle to enable drift racing handling | | New Vehicles | 7 new vehicles added | 11 new vehicles added | | Platform Exclusives (PS5/Xbox Series X|S) | Career Progress feature with 4 challenge tiers and exclusive rewards | Animals in Freemode , exclusive HSW vehicle upgrades, Career Progress Challenges | | Content Creator Updates | Creator updates for Jobs and Races | Expanded Creator options for Drift Races and Deathmatches |
title updates from version 1.67 through the current 1.72 release as of April 2026. Update 1.67: San Andreas Mercenaries
The centerpiece of Update 1.67 was the expanded utility of the military aircraft. Players could install an all-new Operations Terminal inside their mobile airborne base, granting access to a variety of fresh mercenary ventures:
: English Dave and Tom Connors will no longer call you while you are freefalling or parachuting. Update 1.68: The Chop Shop