Heists are planned robberies with setup missions followed by a big finale. GTA Online has eight of them, added between March 10, 2015 and December 15, 2020. Some need a full crew of four, while Cayo Perico can be played completely alone.
All GTA Online heists at a glance
| Heist | Released | Crew | Property needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fleeca Job | Mar 10, 2015 | 2 | High-end apartment |
| The Prison Break | Mar 10, 2015 | 4 | High-end apartment |
| The Humane Labs Raid | Mar 10, 2015 | 4 | High-end apartment |
| Series A Funding | Mar 10, 2015 | 4 | High-end apartment |
| The Pacific Standard Job | Mar 10, 2015 | 4 | High-end apartment |
| The Doomsday Heist (3 acts) | Dec 12, 2017 | 2–4 | Facility |
| The Diamond Casino Heist | Dec 12, 2019 | 2–4 | Arcade |
| The Cayo Perico Heist | Dec 15, 2020 | 1–4 | Kosatka |
The original 2015 heists
Lester Crest leads the first five heists, released together on March 10, 2015. The leader pays a setup cost and sets each player's cut. Normal-difficulty totals are below.
| Heist | Setups | Normal payout |
|---|---|---|
| The Fleeca Job | 2 | $143,750 |
| The Prison Break | 4 | $500,000 |
| The Humane Labs Raid | 5 | $675,000 |
| Series A Funding | 5 | $500,000 |
| The Pacific Standard Job | 5 | $1,250,000 |
The Doomsday Heist
Released on December 12, 2017, Doomsday is played from an underground Facility and split into three acts. It was the first heist you could play with only two players.
- Act IThe Data BreachesRecover stolen data from Avon Hertz's rivals. Normal payout around $975,000.
- Act IIThe Bogdan ProblemTake over a submarine in the ocean. Normal payout around $1,425,000.
- Act IIIThe Doomsday ScenarioStop a rogue AI from starting a nuclear war. Normal payout around $1,800,000.
The Diamond Casino Heist
Released on December 12, 2019, the casino heist lets you choose how to get in and what to steal. Planning happens in an Arcade basement.
| Approach | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Silent & Sneaky | Stealth, minimal alerts | Highest take on success |
| The Big Con | Disguises and fake identities | Avoiding fights |
| Aggressive | Loud entry and shootouts | Combat-heavy crews |
Vault contents rotate between cash, artwork, gold, and diamonds. Diamonds are the most valuable and appear less often.
The Cayo Perico Heist
Released on December 15, 2020, Cayo Perico is played on a private island and is the only heist you can finish alone. You need the Kosatka submarine to start.
| Primary target | Normal value |
|---|---|
| Sinsimito Tequila | $900,000 |
| Ruby Necklace | $1,000,000 |
| Bearer Bonds | $1,100,000 |
| Madrazo Files | $1,100,000 (first time only) |
| Pink Diamond | $1,300,000 |
| Panther Statue | $1,900,000 (rare) |
Which heist should you play first?
- Solo player: buy the Kosatka and run Cayo Perico.
- Two friends: start with The Fleeca Job, then move to Doomsday Act I.
- Full crew: do the Diamond Casino Heist for the biggest shared take.
- Completionist: finish the original heists in order for Criminal Mastermind.
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Article update log
- First published with all eight heists, crew sizes, and payouts.
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