How can GTA Online players activate Los Santos Drug Wars DLC?

The Los Santos Drug Wars DLC is one of the most significant updates to GTA Online since the Criminal Enterprises update earlier this year. The winter update is jam-packed with features that will undoubtedly attract a large number of new and returning players to the multiplayer title.

Although regular players will recognize the new gameplay changes and get right into the game, new and returning players may be a little confused since Grand Theft Auto Online is a massive open-world game with a lot going on.

Rockstar Games is not well-known for providing player assistance in multiplayer titles, so this article will help new players get started with the Los Santos Drug Wars update in GTA Online.

Note: This article is subjective and only reflects the writer's opinions.

A guide to the Los Santos Drug Wars update in GTA Online

The first and most crucial step is to update the game to the latest patch. Rockstar Games released the update across multiple gaming platforms (PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC) on December 13, 2022. The size of the update for various platforms is as follows:

PlayStation 5: ~5 GB
PlayStation 4: 3.065 GB
Xbox Series X|S: 13.18 GB
Xbox One: 3.35 GB
PC Epic Games: 2.96 GB
PC Steam: 2.75 GB

Once the game has been updated, log in and join the GTA Online lobby. It is not necessary to enter a Public lobby to use the new features since they can also be accessed through an Invite Only lobby.

After a few moments, you will receive a call from Ron Jakowski, and he will talk about some new gang activity in Sandy Shores. This is the official start of the DLC, and you will be asked to take part in the new First Dose series missions.

On a side note, Ron's greeting message will differ depending on whether or not you have played the Smuggler's Run update missions in GTA Online.

After he hangs up, go to the Ace Liquors store in Sandy Shores to begin the First Dose missions. You can also find them by looking for a yellow "R" marker on the minimap in GTA Online.

These missions are part of the first chapter of a two-part story. Rockstar Games has released a total of six new missions in the First Dose series. They are as follows:

First Dose 1 - Welcome to the Troupe
First Dose 2 - Designated Driver
First Dose 3 - Fatal Incursion
First Dose 4 - Uncontrolled Substance
First Dose 5 - Make War not Love
First Dose 6 - Off the Rails

The first mission features a lengthy cutscene in which GTA Online players meet new characters such as Dax, Luchadora, Labrat, and other Fooliganz gang members. Following the cutscene, The Lost MC arrives at the location, and you must eliminate them and steal Dax's RV from the biker gang.

After completing the mission, you can play through the other five missions, establish the new Acid Lab business, and begin chemical production in the new MTL Brickade 6x6 truck.

You can also contact Dax for new Fooliganz Job missions on occasion. Last but not least, you can also purchase new vehicles added as a part of the Los Santos Drug Wars DLC in GTA Online.

About the author

Mridul completed his post-graduation in Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies. His career as a journalist began at Sportskeeda, and he has been associated with the Esports & Gaming division for over 1.5 years. He has produced 1600+ articles on Grand Theft Auto, his favorite gaming franchise of all time.

Mridul writes detailed and well-researched articles, relying solely on official sources and reputable insiders for credible information. His immense love for the GTA series shines through in his work, which resonates with readers, with five of his articles having crossed the 100,000 reads mark each. Overall, his reads count stands at close to 8 million.

GTA: Vice City served as Mridul's introduction to Rockstar Games, and he has dedicatedly made his way through the publisher's catalog since then. If given a chance, he would love to drop into the world of Bully and relive his school days. However, he would like to recommend Grand Theft Auto 4 to beginners due to the depth of its narrative and in-game mechanics.

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Edited by Siddharth Satish