Rockstar Games brings prime luxury real estate to Los Santos with A Safehouse in the Hills, launching December 10, 2025 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The update introduces Prix Luxury Real Estate mansions in exclusive neighborhoods, featuring state-of-the-art AI assistants with multiple personality options including Haviland, sprawling outdoor spaces, and meticulously designed interiors. Players can celebrate criminal accomplishments with painstakingly crafted palaces complete with breathtaking views and endless customization options.
Beyond luxury properties, the update delivers an action-packed adventure to stop the development of a mass surveillance network featuring KnoWay autonomous robotaxis with the tagline “We Kno where you’re going.” These lidar-equipped vehicles resemble Waymo’s earlier Chrysler Pacifica vans, causing chaos through city streets. The storyline taps into real-world concerns about autonomous vehicles and privacy, with players working to dismantle the surveillance infrastructure. Alongside new missions, the update confirms Michael De Santa’s return to GTA Online for the first time since 2013, settling the canonical ending question. For more gaming updates, check out Marvel Cosmic Invasion and Marvel Rivals December updates.
GTA Online: A Safehouse in the Hills
Luxury Mansions, KnoWay Robotaxis & Michael’s Return
What’s Coming to Los Santos
Explore the major features arriving in this massive update
Three Luxury Locations
Choose from Tongva Hills with Pacific Ocean views, Richman among the city’s elite, or near the Vinewood sign with carcinogenic glow.
AI Assistant System
Select from three AI personality options including Haviland and Angel to manage professional and personal tasks with Production Boosts for businesses.
Trophy Cabinets
Ostentatious displays for your criminal accomplishments and achievements throughout Los Santos.
Elegant Garage
Artfully lit storage for your vehicle collection with optional Car Podium for showcase displays.
Animal Kennels
Accommodations for domesticated companions, bringing pets to GTA Online properties.
Private Security
Optional protection detail to safeguard your luxury property and investments.
Vapid FMJ MK V
Latest variant inspired by Ford GT Mk IV with week of early access for GTA+ Members before December 16, 2025 release.
Hao’s Special Works
New compatible cars for high-performance upgrades and customization options.
Law Enforcement
New police vehicles expanding the law enforcement fleet across Los Santos.
Drift Variants
New drift-spec vehicles for sliding through the streets of Los Santos.
Missile Jammer
Missile Lock-On Jammer compatibility added to more vehicles including non-weaponized aircraft.
KnoWay Robotaxis
Autonomous vehicles based on Karin Vivanite with KnoWay branding and surveillance equipment.
Michael’s Return
Michael De Santa appears for the first time since 2013, confirming Deathwish ending as canon with all three protagonists surviving.
Surveillance Network
Stop the development of a mass surveillance network in an all-new action-packed adventure.
No Purchase Required
New missions accessible without luxury property purchase, available to all players.
Freemode Events
New Freemode events and experience upgrades across Los Santos.
In-Depth Toolkit
Comprehensive mission creation tools for all versions of GTA Online.
Game Mechanics
Design missions using sophisticated game mechanics and custom objectives.
Placeable Actors
Add NPCs and characters to your custom mission scenarios.
Publish & Share
Create, publish and share your missions with the GTA Online community.
🚨 KnoWay: Autonomous Chaos & Surveillance
“We Kno where you’re going”
The fictional KnoWay autonomous hailing system introduces robotaxis to Los Santos, drawing inspiration from real-world autonomous vehicle concerns. TechCrunch reports these vehicles resemble Waymo’s earlier-generation Chrysler Pacifica vans, complete with lidar sensors swerving through streets, wrecking cars, and crashing through billboards.
Players are tasked with stopping the development of this mass surveillance network as part of the DLC’s storyline, which also features an AI assistant named Haviland. The tech world becomes a central target, tapping into ongoing debates about autonomous vehicles and privacy concerns that have led to real-world vandalism incidents against robotaxi fleets.
Prix Luxury Real Estate Properties
More than monuments to criminal accomplishments, these mansions feature sprawling outdoor spaces and meticulously designed interiors with AI assistants offering multiple personality options to maximize your potential. Visit the official Rockstar announcement for complete property details. GTA+ Members receive mansion owner perks and remote staff management via The Vinewood Club App.
Ostentatious displays for showcasing achievements and criminal accomplishments
Personal grooming facilities within your luxury property
Accommodations for domesticated companions and pets
Artfully lit vehicle storage with multi-car capacity
AI-assisted business enhancements for owned properties
Optional protection detail for property safeguarding
Indoor showcase platform for prized vehicles
On-property customization and upgrade facilities
Michael’s Journey: 2013 to 2025
For the first time since Grand Theft Auto 5 launched in 2013, Michael De Santa returns to the GTA universe. This confirms “Deathwish” (Option C) as the canonical ending where all three protagonists survive “The Third Way” mission. Actor Ned Luke reprises his role, with Michael appearing noticeably older with grey hair alongside his wife Amanda.
⚠️ Limited-Time VIP Benefits
Complete by December 7 to claim rewards!
- ✅ Complete all 3 New Listings missions by December 7
- 💰 GTA$2,000,000 discount on Prix Luxury Real Estate listings
- 👕 Black Rockstar Varsity Crewneck (awarded December 10)
- 💵 GTA$1,000,000 bonus (within 72 hours of completion)
- ✅ Log in to GTA Online by December 7
- 🚗 FREE Übermacht Revolter with Sessanta Nove Monogram livery
- 👕 Santo Capra Cap and clothing items
- 🎁 Rewards delivered within 72 hours
The A Safehouse in the Hills update was discussed, covering Prix Luxury Real Estate mansions with AI assistant systems, KnoWay robotaxis in the surveillance network storyline, Michael De Santa’s return after 12 years, and the confirmation of the Deathwish canonical ending. The update introduces new vehicles including the Vapid FMJ MK V with GTA+ early access, Hao’s Special Works compatible cars, and Missile Lock-On Jammer compatibility for additional vehicles. The Mission Creator toolkit was detailed, enabling players to design custom missions with sophisticated game mechanics.
The VIP Program rewards were outlined, with Gold Tier offering GTA$2,000,000 discounts and GTA$1,000,000 bonuses for completing New Listings missions by December 7, while Black Tier provides the FREE Übermacht Revolter for logging in. Additional gaming coverage includes Pokemon Legends Z-A updates, Guild Wars Reforged launch details, and Total War Medieval 3 announcement for comprehensive December 2025 gaming news.