The Original GTA Online Heists: A Breakdown of the Classic Jobs 2025

Before the Cayo Perico island, before the Diamond Casino vaults, before we were all flying around on Oppressors… there were the original five GTA Online heists. These were Rockstar’s first foray into cooperative, multi-part missions that paid big — and they helped define what GTA Online would become. Whether you’re a new player wondering where to start, or a returning criminal looking for a hit of nostalgia, let’s break down each of the classic heists, what made them special, and whether they’re still worth your time in 2025.

💼 1. The Fleeca Job

Players: 2 | Setup Missions: 2 | Finale Payout: ~$143,000

This one’s short, sweet, and straight to the point. The Fleeca Job is the perfect intro to the heist system — it’s just you and one partner robbing a small bank along the highway. One person hacks, the other drives and handles crowd control.

👍 Why It Rocks:

• Super quick — great for duos or beginners
• Introduces hacking and team roles
• Easy money with minimal stress

👎 Why It Doesn’t:

• Low payout
• Not much replay value
• Over too fast

Still Worth It?
Yes — as a warm-up or for new players. But don’t expect it to fund your yacht.

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🔐 2. The Prison Break

Players: 4 | Setup Missions: 4 | Finale Payout: ~$500,000

The stakes get higher here. You and your crew need to bust an inmate named Rashkovsky out of Bolingbroke Penitentiary. Each player has a distinct role in the finale, making teamwork more important than ever.

👍 Why It Rocks:

• Everyone has a unique part in the final mission
• Cool mix of stealth, flying, and shootouts
• Feels like a movie

👎 Why It Doesn’t:

• Setup missions can drag
• Can be a mess with random players
• The plane mission is a pain

Still Worth It?
If you’ve got a solid crew, definitely. If not… prepare for chaos.

🧪 3. The Humane Labs Raid

Players: 4 | Setup Missions: 5 | Finale Payout: ~$540,000

Time to get stealthy. This heist tasks you with infiltrating a shadowy research lab. You’ll parachute in, avoid guards, and escape with secret data. The setup missions are varied and often require real teamwork.

👍 Why It Rocks:

• Stealth adds intensity
• Parachuting into the lab feels epic
• Diverse mission types

👎 Why It Doesn’t:

• One loud player can ruin it
• Some setups feel like filler
• Finale can be tricky to coordinate

Still Worth It?
Yes — if you’re patient and have a team that can keep it quiet.

💊 4. Series A Funding

Players: 4 | Setup Missions: 5 | Finale Payout: ~$505,000

Working under Trevor, you’ll gather drugs from rival gangs to sell for a big score. It’s a mess in the best way — from shootouts in the desert to stealing boats from gang hideouts.

👍 Why It Rocks:

• Pure GTA-style madness
• Setup missions are wild and fun
• Trevor’s voice lines are hilarious

👎 Why It Doesn’t:

• Some missions are a slog
• Finale feels underwhelming compared to others
• Payout isn’t amazing for the effort

Still Worth It?
It’s fun, no doubt — but don’t expect a huge payday.

🏦 5. The Pacific Standard Job

Players: 4 | Setup Missions: 5 | Finale Payout: ~$1.25 million

Ah yes, the crown jewel. Robbing Pacific Standard Bank feels like the ultimate GTA moment. From planning to execution, this heist is cinematic, chaotic, and legendary.

👍 Why It Rocks:

• Big, satisfying payout
• Iconic downtown bank robbery
• Intense final escape

👎 Why It Doesn’t:

• Getaway can be brutal
• Randoms WILL rage quit
• One wrong move and it’s all over

Still Worth It?
Absolutely. This is the OG heist experience in all its glory.

💭 Final Thoughts

The original GTA Online heists may feel a little dated compared to the flashier updates we’ve gotten in recent years, but they still hold up — especially if you’re playing with friends. They offer a great mix of action, planning, and chaos, and they remind us why we fell in love with GTA Online’s co-op potential in the first place.

If you haven’t played them, do it. If you have? Maybe it’s time to grab the old crew and relive the classics.

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