GTA Online Supports Microtransactions
Rockstar announced GTA Online will support real money purchases through the in-game store. Players are allowed to purchase "GTA$" in the online mode to be granted faster access to top tier weapons, vehicles, and property. Rockstar stressed "the game and its economy have been designed and balanced for the vast majority of players who will not buy extra cash." Players can still earn the highest level rewards through in-game currency, which is obtained by such activities as knocking over armored cars and stealing old ladies' purses. You know, the family-friendly fun GTA is famous for.