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GTA Online Beginner’s Guide: 2025 Edition

By [KTG] Prof LoKi

GTA Online offers an expansive world filled with heists, races, businesses, and chaos. This guide will help beginners navigate Los Santos and start building their criminal empire.

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[KTG] Prof LoKi
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Category: Characters, Co-op, Gameplay Basics, Multiplayer

Languages: English

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Guide Index

Overview

1. Setting Up Your Character

2. Getting Started

3. Earning Money

4. Navigating Los Santos

5. Invest in the Right Gear

6. Leveling Up (RP)

7. Key Beginner Tips

9. Tips for Success

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1. Setting Up Your Character

A. Create Your Character

Use the character creation menu to customize your avatar.
Choose your parents’ appearance to influence your character's look.

B. Initial Setup

Complete the tutorial mission to learn the basics of movement, shooting, and driving.

2. Getting Started

A. Money Is Key

Money is essential in GTA Online for purchasing vehicles, properties, and weapons.
Start by completing Contact Missions, Heists, and time-limited events.

B. Claim Your Free Starter Pack (if available)

If you have the Criminal Enterprise Starter Pack, claim its free properties, vehicles, and weapons.

3. Earning Money

1. Contact Missions

Call NPCs like Lamar or Simeon for simple missions with decent payouts.
Recommended for beginners.

2. VIP/CEO Work

Once you purchase an office, activate VIP work for quick cash.

3. Heists

Start with the Fleeca Job heist to earn large amounts quickly.

4. Businesses

Purchase a Motorcycle Club or CEO business to start passive income (e.g., selling product).

5. Daily Objectives

Complete simple tasks for bonus cash and RP.

4. Navigating Los Santos

A. Safe Zones

Use your apartment as a safe zone to avoid enemy players and manage your activities.

B. Public vs. Invite-Only Lobbies

Start in invite-only lobbies to avoid griefers while learning the game.

5. Invest in the Right Gear

A. Vehicles

Buy a fast car (e.g., Armored Kuruma) for missions.
Invest in a weaponized vehicle (Oppressor MK2) for advanced gameplay.

B. Weapons

Prioritize basic weapons like an Assault Rifle and SMG.
Visit Ammu-Nation to upgrade your arsenal with scopes and suppressors.

C. Properties

Purchase an apartment with a 10-car garage for heist planning.
Upgrade to a business property (e.g., Bunker, Nightclub) for passive income.

6. Leveling Up (RP)

Earn RP (Reputation Points) by completing missions, jobs, and races.
Participating in Adversary Modes and Daily Challenges boosts RP.

7. Key Beginner Tips

A. Avoid Wasting Money

Don’t buy expensive vehicles or cosmetic items early on.
Focus on investments like properties and businesses.

B. Join a Crew

Being in a crew offers bonus RP and money rewards.

C. Watch Out for Griefers

Stay aware in public lobbies; use Passive Mode if needed.

D. Use the Interaction Menu

Access the Interaction Menu to quickly eat snacks, equip armor, or set waypoints.

9. Tips for Success

Save Regularly: Buy properties to unlock the ability to save money.
Grind Smart: Focus on missions and businesses with high payouts.
Learn the Map: Familiarize yourself with Los Santos and Blaine County for quicker navigation.

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