Grand Theft Auto Online's Title Update 1.05 arrived yesterday, and much quicker than anyone would've thought, and ahead of any confirmation from Rockstar, a number of GTA Online players are reporting that they've already received their Stimulus Package, and in bulk, too.
Originally, players were slated to receive the amount in two separate deposits of $250,000 each. Redditor 2010app9357 shared the above image, showing his bank account bulging with Rockstar's deposit. Exactly why Rockstar seems to have merged the two separate deposits into one hasn't been explained, but don't look a gift horse in the mouth, right?
But not everyone is so lucky, and others have yet to receive the $500,000, or any amount for that matter. If you're in this camp, don't worry. According to Rockstar, "The Stimulus will go out over the course of a full day once it's initiated so don't be alarmed if people on your friends list receive it before or later than you do. Enjoy and we certainly appreciate your patience and understanding as we sort out these remaining issues."
Title Update 1.04 was supposed to clear the way for the Stimulus Package, and gamers were on schedule to get that much richer. But Rockstar was a bit lax on providing an actual date when gamers could expect their online accounts to bulge. Rockstar formally issued a delay on the Package in mid-October, writing, "We hope to have an update for you on that very soon. As others have mentioned here, we of course want to make sure player progress loss issues are addressed before providing everyone with their GTA$500K. Thanks for your patience and please stay tuned."
Since GTA Online went live (once they managed to get past the overcrowded servers), players have been reporting losing their cash, ranks, progress, and even properties like garages and apartments. The Stimulus Package was meant as an apology of sorts for these associated issues.
Try not to spend it all in one place.
