March 2015 marked a significant milestone in the gaming world with the introduction of Original Heists in GTA 5 Online, a feature that remains influential even a decade later. Interestingly, the PC version had yet to launch, only making its debut the following month. Rockstar Games unveiled these heists alongside the much-anticipated Heists DLC. Although newer, higher-paying heists have emerged since then, the allure of the original heists continues to captivate players.
For enthusiasts keen to revisit these iconic missions, below is a comprehensive overview of the GTA 5 Online Original Heists and their respective setups, complete with essential tips to maximize your experience.
GTA 5 Online Original Heists: Essential Information (2025)
To engage in the Original Heists, players must secure a high-end apartment, which can be purchased from the Dynasty 8 website using the in-game browser. The planning room located within the apartment is where the heist preparations will take place.
Keep in mind that a player must reach Rank 12 or above to initiate these heists, and a group of participants is required. Furthermore, each heist requires a setup fee. Notably, the March 10, 2025 weekly update has doubled the rewards for all Original Heists and highlighted the Hasta La Vista GTA Adversary Mode, effective until March 16, 2025.
The Original Heists Explained
Here’s a detailed exploration of each of the GTA 5 Online Original Heists along with their setup requirements:
The Fleeca Job
This initial heist is a classic bank robbery themed experience, designed for a duo. The primary goal is to rob a Fleeca Bank branch, preceded by two setups—Scope Out and Kuruma.
- Scope Out: Players need to survey the bank and complete a hacking mini-game while delivering a vehicle to the heist leader’s apartment.
- Kuruma: Involves hijacking an Armored Kuruma and transporting it safely to Lester’s Garment Factory, necessitating preparation with weapons and supplies.
The setup fee for The Fleeca Job is $11,500, with potential payouts of $100,625 on Easy, $201,250 on Normal, and $250,250 on Hard difficulty levels.
The Prison Break
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Renowned for its complexity, The Prison Break is one of the most challenging missions in GTA Online. This heist, requiring four players, aims to liberate an inmate from Bolingbroke Penitentiary and consists of four setup missions.
- Plane: Neutralize Vagos gangsters, steal a Velum aircraft, and deliver it to LSIA.
- Bus: Hijack a Prison Bus, evade authorities, and deliver it to a safe location.
- Station: Split into teams to either steal a vehicle from a cargo ship or infiltrate a police station to steal the Prison Bus schedule.
- Wet Work: Execute a stealth mission to eliminate a prosecutor while another team eliminates guards at a mansion.
The setup cost for this heist is $25,000, and the rewards are $350,000 on Easy, $700,000 on Normal, and $875,000 on Hard difficulty settings.
The Humane Labs Raid
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This heist also requires four players, featuring a more elaborate five setup missions designed to pilfer sensitive data from The Humane Labs in Blaine County.
- Key Codes: Disarm guards, collect a briefcase, and return it to the Planning Room.
- Insurgents: Steal an HVY Insurgent from a testing site.
- EMP: Infiltrate a ship to commandeer Hydra jets and manage hostility.
- Valkyrie: Acquire a Valkyrie helicopter from the docks and deliver it unscathed.
- Deliver EMP: Execute a stealth approach to eliminate guards and secure the facility.
The Humane Labs Raid also incurs a $25,000 setup fee. Completing it can yield up to $472,500 on Easy, $945,000 on Normal, and $1,181,500 on Hard difficulty levels.
Series A Funding
Involving four players, this heist highlights Trevor Philips and encompasses five unique setup missions centered around transporting vans securely.
- Coke: Collaborate to steal cocaine from a yacht.
- Trash Truck: Collect trash from multiple locations for delivery.
- Bikers: Neutralize members of the Lost MC while stealing vans.
- Weed: Cooperatively escort stolen trucks back to the warehouse.
- Steal Meth: Take down meth dealers and secure a tanker for Trevor.
This heist similarly has a setup fee of $25,000, with potential earnings of $353,500 on Easy, $707,000 on Normal, and $883,750 on Hard.
The Pacific Standard Job
The concluding heist among the originals is another thrilling bank robbery, necessitating a four-player team and five setups.
- Vans: Acquire a Post OP van for delivery.
- Signal: Rescue Avi Schwartzman to proceed with the heist.
- Hack: Fight off a rival crew, sabotage their vehicles, and deliver the loot.
- Convoy: Target a supply convoy for material gains.
- Bikes: Steal a motorcycle from the Lost MC Clubhouse.
With a constant $25,000 setup fee, players can earn $750,000 on Easy, $1,500,000 on Normal, and $1,875,000 on Hard.
These original heists creatively combine strategy, teamwork, and execution, captivating GTA Online players even years after their release. Whether you are a returning veteran or a newcomer, getting involved in these heists offers rewarding experiences that reflect the ongoing evolution in GTA Online’s expansive universe.