GTA Online is an enormous open-world game; however, having to start as a beginner can feel a little daunting. Throughout a decade’s worth of updates, the game has turned into having countless businesses, properties, vehicles, and weapons. This is why we made this Complete GTA Online Guide to make sure you are ready to go in 2025.

Whether you're playing on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or PC, this guide will walk you through:

• Tutorial (Don't Skip It!)
• Money Grind
• Businesses
• Heists and Contracts
• Best Items (Businesses, Vehicles & Weapons)

Let's dive in and turn you into a GTA Online expert!

↖ Tutorial (Don't Skip It!)

The first part GTA Online offers is pairing you with the character creation. Feel free to put as much detail as needed on their face as it is the representation of an empire you build through the game!

Advancing too fast through the tutorials mostly leads to gaps in understanding core principles due to many concepts being introduced, in short, lack of grasp due to information overload. 

• Introduction to important game mechanics like driving, shooting, and mission execution. 
• No more than half an hour of your life.
• Earning income with cash and reputation points while progressing. 

↖ Money Grind

Money is the key to unlocking new opportunities, purchasing better weapons, and accessing thrilling missions in GTA 5. As a newcomer, finding effective ways to earn cash without significant investments is crucial. 

Common Money-Making Methods

Advanced Money-Making Methods

↖ Businesses

Investing in GTA Online accessible businesses is the distinctly optimal way to make profit. Do not waste hard earned funds on fancy cars and yachts. Focus on revenue generating entities first and keep on working to increase account balances while living the active part of the game.

Businesses Types:  Active & Passive

• Active Businesses: Require direct engagement or player interactivity to yield profits.
• Passive Businesses: Earn revenue on autopilot while the player focuses on other activities.

The Most Passive Business: Nightclub

1. Nightclub Wall Safe:

• Earns money every in-game day (48 minutes IRL) based on your nightclub's popularity.
• Increase popularity by: Handling nightclub disturbances (blue dots on the mini-map); Changing DJs.

2. Warehouse Operations:

• Hire up to 5 technicians to source products.
• Assign technicians to these 5 product types for maximum profit:
  • Cargo and Shipments: Requires a CEO Hangar or Cargo Crate Warehouse.
  • Sporting Goods: Requires a Bunker.
  • South American Imports: Requires a Coca-Cola Lockup.
  • Pharmaceutical Research: Requires a Blue Stuff Lab.
  • Cash Creation: Requires a Counterfeit Cash Factory.

Note: To optimize maximum output, fully upgrade your equipment. After configuration, you will passively earn $50,000 per hour in warehouse stock, and if combined, $100,000 per hour from the nightclub safe and warehouse.

Setting up required businesses alongside the nightclub will cost around $10 million initially. However, the long-term passive income greatly overshadows this initial cost.

↖ Heists and Contracts

Autoshop Contracts: Another excellent option for earning money, ppays approximately $250,000 per contract.

↖ Best Items (Businesses, Vehicles & Weapons)

Starting GTA Online in 2025 might feel overwhelming, but fear not, this guide will provide all the essential tools and tips to succeed. Everything from completing the tutorial, landing the right job, earning money quickly, and building your business and criminal empire in Los Santos is covered.

So what are you waiting for? Jump into GTA Online and shape your legacy!