A new weekly event from Rockstar Games for Grand Theft Auto Online has just come out with a heavy focus on Cayo Perico Heist. What is the major highlight? If you happen to play this week once, the Panther Statue will be there for you as the Primary Target at El Rubio’s island. Accordingly, anyone who is up for some extra money can take advantage of this chance. Apart from it, the players will also receive bonuses for Buried Stashes and the Cayo Perico Motor Wars mode. Thus, if your submarine has been neglected lately, it’s time to get it through the service and enjoy the ocean breeze again.
Nevertheless, that is not all; the community’s response has been…just confusing, to be honest. It is like a complete mixed bag, dude! No kidding, feelings are everywhere.
The message of Rockstar’s official tweet was pretty straightforward – concentrate on the island, acquire the statue, and relish the rewards. That is essentially the standard procedure for the weekly update. But going through the replies feels like walking on a tightrope of emotions. Some players are totally into the heist and are thrilled to be a part of it. A user going by the name of Berserker even praised the artwork and commented: “This artwork goes hard,” which is indeed true, as the promotional image is quite a cool piece.
In contrast, on the other side, there is the very noisy opposite. The predominant sentiment of the comments is “WHERE IS GTA 6?” basically. Nearly every second comment has a person asking for the next big game news. User SoySilent bluntly posed the question, “How about we set our sights on GTA6 trailer 3 instead?” And they were not the only ones – the multitude of replies has been reflecting this sentiment.
It is quite shocking how the GTA community is so polarized at the moment. The players on the one hand, who are so into the game, that they are still engaging in GTA Online content ten years after the game was initially released. That’s quite an amazing lifespan for any game, particularly a multiplayer one. Not to mention, among the latest significant features, the Cayo Perico Heist is still getting its share of events and updates! It is simply a sign of Rockstar’s unwavering support that cannot be denied.
Yet, on the other hand, there are these…almost palpable frustrations people exude, who believe they have been left waiting too long for GTA VI. The tone of the comments ranges from courteous requests to total outrage. User vesta_mafu did not mince words: “No one cares we want GTA6.” Ouch. Another, gssiewo, was even more direct: “bro i dont FUCKING CARE 💔” about the Cayo Perico update.
It’s really captivating to witness how Rockstar is handling this split within their player base. On the one hand, they keep providing GTA Online with regular content updates, which makes good business sense, as the game continues to be a major source of income. However, the thirst for the next chapter is slowly but steadily escalating. Some comments even referenced the recent leaks relating to the speculation about the development of GTA VI, and one user jokingly said, “Oh, just fixing some leaks.”
Moreover, there is still some uncertainty regarding the Panther Statue. User DavidGreen7890 wondered: “why not every so we can maximize our money.” why not allow it every attempt questioning; that it is only allowed on the first. This is a very strong point – if you are going to let a rare item out, why put a limit of one-heist on it? But to be frank, making it a one-time guarantee does make players log in and at least do that first run.
The timing of this update is also… intriguing? I.e., just when everyone is waiting for the news about GTA VI, Rockstar announces another GTA Online event. It is almost as if they are keeping the current game relevant while secretly working on the next big thing, behind the scenes. User Kylerm146110M captured this vibe perfectly when he said, “You guys never fail to disappoint.”
Nevertheless, it would not be fair to completely overshadow the Cayo Perico update with the Panther Statue is among the more expensive targets that you can get through the heist, thus, guaranteeing it for your first run is really a very generous act from Rockstar. Paired with the bonuses on Buried Stashes and Motor Wars, there literally is a chance for players who are still grinding hard in GTA Online to earn money.
The divide in comments really highlights the strange place where Rockstar finds itself. They have accomplished the impossible by making a game that people are still playing after ten years, but the same success has led to the sequel having exceedingly high expectations. Each update of GTA Online comes with this backdrop of “but what about GTA VI?” It’s just like a hit television series that has gone on for ten seasons – PlayStation and Xbox players continue to enjoy these updates across platforms.
