Summary
- Nightclub security upgrade in GTA Online may not be worth it for all players due to hidden raid triggers.
- Players need to be aware of stock levels in their Nightclub warehouse to prevent raids from occurring.
- The decision to invest in security upgrades depends on players’ playstyle and stock management strategies in the game.
Grand Theft Auto Online players are discussing the worth of the game’s Nightclub security upgrade. It appears that there are many GTA Online Nightclub owners who have never been raided, and others who don’t know the mechanics behind what can trigger a raid.
In GTA Online, there are a variety of businesses that players can run in order to make money. The Nightclub combines with some of the businesses a player can have as either a CEO or Motorcycle Club President. Product accumulates in the Nightclub’s warehouse over time, but players can potentially lose it all if a raid occurs and they fail to save their stuff.
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On Reddit, a player going by Singularity_iOS shared that they felt that the Nightclub security upgrade was worthless, as they’ve never been raided. For those who aren’t rolling in money, it makes sense to be hesitant to upgrade, as the upgrade costs a fairly hefty $695,000. Some players in the comments have expressed similar sentiments, while others stated that they had gotten the upgrade but were raided anyway. Players seem to have mixed opinions on the worth of the security upgrade, but the mechanisms behind raids also don’t seem to be known or fully understood by a good portion of the community. There are set triggers for Nightclub raids that determine whether or not a player’s accumulated stock is put at risk.
How Nightclub Raids Work in GTA Online
Security upgrades do help to cut down on the risk of raids in GTA Online, but they doesn’t prevent them entirely. However, some players will never encounter Nightclub raids simply because of how they play the game. In order for a raid to take place, players need to actively register as either a CEO or MC President – it won’t trigger if players are unregistered or working for another CEO or MC. The trigger players should be most aware of is their level of stock. In order for a raid to take place, a Nightclub Warehouse without security upgrades must be at or above 20% stock, while those who have paid for the security upgrade must at or above 40% stock. The number is calculated based on the amount of storage a player has, so upgrading the warehouse floors to add more space can also cut down on the raid risk.
Ultimately, it’s up to the individual player’s playstyle to determine whether the security upgrade for the GTA Online Nightclub is worth the investment. Those who prefer to fill up their storage as much as possible before a sale, or those who tend to try for Special Deliveries, which require a set amount of stock from different categories, may find the investment worth it. However, even with the upgrade, players should remain wary once they pass the 40% threshold. Overlooking these details could lead to lost product whether players put in that extra investment or not.
- Released
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October 1, 2013
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
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Rockstar North