Land Races

Overview

Land Races have been one of GTA Online's main game modes since it launched on October 1, 2013. Up to 30 players can take part, or 16 on the original PS3 and Xbox 360 versions. They sit alongside Bike, Water, Air, Stunt and Target Assault races. At launch, Rockstar offered 42 of its own races, and many more have been added since, along with player-made races, some of which become Rockstar Verified. Every finisher earns cash and RP, even without a win.

How it works

Land Races come in three main types:

• Standard: lap races repeat a circuit for 1 to 99 laps, while point-to-point races run from a start to a distant finish.
• GTA: the same courses, but with weapons and power-ups enabled. Players can also leave their car and steal another.
• Rally: teams of two share a car. The driver cannot see checkpoints, so the navigator calls out directions.

A Non-Contact option, added in The High Life Update, turns other racers into ghosts while traffic and scenery stay solid. Hosts can set the class, laps, time, weather, traffic, wanted levels, custom vehicles, catchup and slipstream, camera lock, and "Destroy Last Place" eliminations.

Tips

• Best laps, clean laps without collisions and leading a whole lap all earn bonus RP.
• In GTA races with wanted levels on, the police can decide the result, so avoid attracting them.
• In Rally, agree on simple direction calls before the start.

Rewards and unlocks

• Cash and RP for every finisher, plus bonuses for laps and placement.
• Available from the start of GTA Online.