Rockstar Games recently took action to disable the ability to plan The Diamond Casino Heist in GTA Online for PC players due to a major exploit. This temporary change was revealed by Rockstar insider Tez2 on Twitter, who shared that the exploit had prompted this decision. As a result, players on Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 are not affected and can continue to plan the heist without any issues.
Fans of GTA Online who enjoy playing The Diamond Casino Heist may be disappointed by this temporary disablement, but it is crucial to address the exploit to ensure a fair gaming experience for all. Rockstar may need some time to release a patch to fix the issue, so players will have to wait patiently for the heist planning feature to be re-enabled.
In addition to disabling the casino heist planning, setting up an Arcade property was also temporarily disabled as part of the measures to combat the exploit. The severity of the exploit led Rockstar to take strong action to protect players’ accounts and prevent any further damage from occurring.
Rockstar Games issued a statement on their support site explaining the temporary change and its impact on players. They assured players that they are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed. In the meantime, GTA Online PC players will not have access to Casino Heists or the Arcade Property setup until a permanent fix is implemented.
The exploit that prompted this action allowed hackers to make unauthorized changes to GTA Online accounts on the PC version, including removing money and taking control of victims’ PCs. This poses a serious security risk to players, and it is crucial to take precautions to protect their accounts. Players are advised to play in closed sessions like invite-only lobbies to ensure their safety from such exploits.
If any player has been affected by this exploit or any other issues in GTA Online, they are encouraged to contact Rockstar Support for assistance. To stay updated on all GTA Online news, players can visit RockstarINTEL and subscribe to the newsletter for a weekly roundup of Rockstar Games updates. Stay safe and game on!