GTA Online Kortz Center Heist Release Date Expected Rewards and Full Payout Details Explained
Rockstar Games today announced the brand new high stakes GTA Online Kortz Center Heist, set around the iconic Kortz Center museum in Los Santos, arriving July 14, 2026. To enter the Heist, which can be played solo or with up to four players, players will need to own a Los Santos Mansion and purchase the new Art Studio expansion. The update also adds new vehicles, GTA+ rewards and limited time bonuses ahead of launch.
New Heist, Art Studio, and Weekly Rewards
The Kortz Center Heist follows a multi-stage format similar to Rockstar’s biggest Heists. Players work with Mr. Faber and fixer Raf De Angelis to scope out the museum, take photos of the art worth stealing, find entry and escape routes, and set the stage for the big score. In the Finale players can steal the main artwork, as well as collect optional Secondary Targets for more cash. Keeping under the radar, deleting CCTV footage and avoiding witnesses means making maximum profits. Stolen masterpieces can be sold or permanently added to the player’s Art Studio gallery.
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Bonuses, New Vehicles, and What Players Need
Before the update launches, Rockstar is offering several limited-time rewards through July 13. All players who log in receive GTA$500,000 and a free Benefactor Turreted Limo, while completing any Heist during the promotion unlocks a NOOSE Outfit and an additional GTA$1,000,000 bonus. Mansion owners who log in during the event also receive Elitist status, including a free Annihilator Stealth helicopter, a GTA$1 million discount on the Art Studio expansion, exclusive decorations, and access to a special high-value painting.
The Summer update also introduces new supercars, additional drift-capable vehicles, and more Hao’s Special Works-compatible models beginning July 14. GTA+ members can claim the Grotti Veleno GT free from The Vinewood Car Club on launch day, one week before it becomes available for purchase by all players on July 21. Rockstar has also confirmed improvements to the Mission Creator, with additional Summer 2026 content to be revealed later.
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- Rockstar Games – The Kortz Center Heist launches in GTA Online on July 14, letting players rob the Kortz Center solo or with up to four players. Players must own a Mansion with the Art Studio expansion to prepare the heist, scout the museum, and steal valuable artworks.
- GTA BOOM – Promotional bonuses expire July 13, 2026: All players get GTA$500,000 + a free Benefactor Turreted Limo just for logging in, but the NOOSE Outfit + GTA$1,000,000 require you to complete any Heist. The Grotti Veleno GT is available July 14 for GTA+ members and available for purchase for all players on July 21, 2026.
- The Times of India – The Kortz Center Heist is officially described by Rockstar as a “blockbuster heist”, similar in scale and structure to the Diamond Casino Heist. The Heist gameplay follows a three-step loop: scope the location, complete preparation missions, and execute the Finale.
- GamesRadar+ – Rockstar promoted the update as “The Next Big Score” and announced upcoming preparation events with GTA$ bonuses, discounts, and Fine Art Collector Program rewards. Mansion owners will be able to host solo Heists, while also having the option to play with larger crews.
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