GTA Online Expanded and Enhanced players, particularly those who are new to the game, are facing a significant issue that has not been addressed by Rockstar Games. Therefore, individuals interested in creating a new character in the next-gen version of GTA Online should be aware of the current situation.
Last year, Rockstar Games released the Expanded and Enhanced version of GTA Online, which provided a next-gen upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X players. This upgrade primarily focused on enhancing the game's graphics and taking advantage of the enhanced capabilities of the next-gen consoles. Additionally, GTA Online introduced an exclusive Career Builder bonus in this version, offering players a head start with $4 million in GTA$ currency and the opportunity to quickly engage in the game's businesses. However, it is this particular perk that contains the problematic aspect.
GTA Online players have encountered a problem during the character creation process. Specifically, when selecting the Executive career tree, players find themselves unable to make progress. They are unable to navigate their character within the game or access their CEO computer to continue the process. This issue is particularly troublesome, as it prevents players from advancing in the game and also prevents any future characters from accessing the financial or career bonuses that come with the Executive career. While players can still create another character and play the game, they will be at a disadvantage without these bonuses. Currently, there are no known solutions other than avoiding the Executive career. Players are advised to contact Rockstar Support for assistance with this matter. This bug has recently emerged, leading players to believe that it is related to a recent update in GTA Online. To avoid this problem, players should either continue with an existing character or choose a different starting career option, as these careers seem unaffected by the bug.
GTA Online has experienced significant bugs and glitches throughout its existence, negatively impacting gameplay. Notably, the game has suffered from lengthy loading times, and the recent PC version had a major exploit that could corrupt players' accounts. Though many of these issues have been addressed and improved, it is unfortunate for new players to encounter such a major bug upon starting the game. Hopefully, Rockstar Support will promptly provide solutions to help new players, and a permanent fix will be implemented in the near future. GTA Online is currently accessible on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.