GTA Online 'The Contract' DLC Update Release Time and Date
Andrew Mccoy
Updated on April 02, 2026
GTA Online is set to receive a massive content update this week, which will see fan favourites Franklin, Lamar, and Chop return in ‘The Contract’. With fans eager to see what the GTA V protagonist has been up to since 2013, we’ve put together the official release date and time for the big update.
The Contract also features American Rapper, Dr. Dre, who previously made an appearance in The Cayo Perico Heist back in 2020. But it looks like the artist will be a much more prominent figure in the upcoming GTA Online update, as Franklin and Lamar are tasked with the job of finding Dr. Dre’s stolen phone.
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GTA Online ‘The Contract’ Update Release Time and Date
The official release date for the next GTA Online update, The Contract, is Wednesday, December 15th, 2021.
Although an official release time for ‘The Contract’ update hasn’t been announced by Rockstar Games, new GTA Online updates always arrive at 2AM PT / 5AM ET / 10AM GMT.
As The Contract is a much larger update than usual, the release time may differ from the normal weekly update time. So, if any further details are released we will make sure to update this article.
In the years since he and his accomplices knocked over the Union Depository, Los Santos hustler Franklin Clinton has been making moves of his own.
Introducing The Contract, a new GTA Online story coming December 15 — featuring Dr. Dre, new music and more:
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) December 8, 2021
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Is ‘The Contract’ A Free Update?
Yes, The Contract is a completely free content update for GTA Online. As long as you own Grand Theft Auto V, the update will be made available to you on release the next time you log into GTA Online.
You’ll need to have saved up plenty of GTA $ though as there will be a plethora of new content to purchase, including a compact EMP launcher, stun gun, new vehicles, and more.
Plus for the radio lovers in GTA Online, the update will also include a brand new radio station with some very special guests. Plus, existing radio stations are reportedly being updated with some new tracks.
For more details on The Contract, visit the Rockstar Games website.
