Grand Theft Auto Online has just received its latest update, and with it comes the highly anticipated Diamond Casino Heist. In this article, we'll take you through the ins and outs of this thrilling heist, including its objectives, setup missions, and finale.

The Story Behind the Heist

For those who may not be aware, the Diamond Casino & Resort has been taken over by the Duggans, a Texan petrochem magnate family. Georgina Cheng, Vice President of Cheng Holdings, wants to take them down, and she needs your help to do it. Team up with her and hacker genius Lester Crest to plan and execute a heist like no other.

Heist Structure

The Diamond Casino Heist is a bit different from previous heists in GTA Online. There are several heist setup missions that will differ based on the approach you decide to take. Players can collect certain pieces of equipment, which will allow them to practice elements of the heist, increasing their likelihood of success.

Heist Setup Missions

There are several heist prep missions that revolve around intel acquisition. These missions can be launched from the Heist Setup Board in the Underground Hideout and can be used to gather information and equipment to aid in the heist. Note that these missions are not replayable once completed.

Choosing an Approach

Once players have completed the setup missions, they'll need to choose a heist approach:

  1. Silent & Sneaky: Players attempt to enter the vault undetected, giving them the least resistance and the longest amount of time to steal from the vault.
  2. The Big Con: Players attempt to enter the vault by passing themselves off as workers, creating minimal resistance and requiring finesse.
  3. Aggressive: Players attempt to enter the vault by force, using weapons to overcome extreme levels of resistance.

Heist Prep Missions

Heist prep will change based on the heist approach chosen by the group leader, which ones are completed will determine the various bonuses, equipment, weapons, vehicles, and crew they'll have access to in the Heist Finale. Players can select their Heist Crew based on various factors, with each one contributing a particular skillset to the job.

Heist Finale

Once players have picked their approach and completed prep missions, the Heist Leader can initiate the finale. This stage will vary wildly based on the approach chosen, the particular intel gathered during the Setup phase, and the equipment obtained.

The Benefits of Replaying

When replaying the Heist, the approach used during the last completion will be unavailable, and on the next replay, that particular approach will be more difficult, marked by a Skull Post-It note., the Diamond Casino Heist is an exciting new addition to GTA Online's array of heists. With its varied approaches, setup missions, and finale, there's something for everyone in this thrilling adventure. So gather your crew, choose your approach, and get ready to take down the Duggans and claim the spoils.

Up Next: The Cayo Perico Heist

Stay tuned for our next article on the latest heist update in GTA Online!