When does the Kortz Center Heist release? July 14, 2026, on all platforms. It is GTA Online’s first major new heist in years, a multi-stage art robbery of the Kortz Center gallery in Pacific Bluffs, and very likely the last big update before GTA 6. Below: how it pays, what you need to host it, and the up to $1.5M in free cash you can grab before it drops.
Get up to $1.5M free before it drops
Rockstar is running the Fine Art Collector Program from now through July 13 to get players ready. This is free money for things you were going to do anyway, so clear it before the deadline:
That is up to $1,500,000 plus a large discount, with no real money spent. GTA+ members can also stack a $2,000,000 discount on Mansions right now, which brings the cost of hosting the new heist down hard.
What is the Kortz Center Heist?
The Kortz Center is a famous art gallery in the Pacific Bluffs hills, a landmark that has sat on the GTA map since 2013 with nothing to do inside it. That changes now. The heist is a multi-stage art robbery: scope the complex, pick an approach, infiltrate, and escape with the loot. If that sounds familiar, it is the same structure that made the Cayo Perico and Diamond Casino heists the two most-replayed jobs in the game.
To host it as the leader you need a Mansion property with the new Art Studio upgrade, which doubles as your planning base and unlocks an art forgery side hustle for extra income. You can run it solo or with up to four players. Solo is harder but pays more per person, exactly like Cayo.
How much will the Kortz Center Heist pay?
Straight answer: nobody knows the exact payout yet, because the heist is not live until July 14, and anyone quoting a hard number right now is guessing. Estimated
What we can say: it is built on the same multi-stage template as Cayo Perico and the Diamond Casino Heist, both of which top out in the rough $1M to $3.6M range depending on loot and approach. Expect the Kortz Center take to land in that same bracket, likely somewhere around $1M to $2M or more per run. The moment it drops on July 14 we will run it and replace this with a real, tested net $/hr figure.
Is it worth buying a Mansion for this?
That is the real money question. A Mansion plus the Art Studio is a serious spend, so it comes down to how much you will run the heist. If you grind heists regularly, the Kortz Center becomes another high-value repeatable on top of Cayo, and the Art Studio’s forgery income helps offset the cost over time. If you play casually, wait for the tested payout on launch day before committing, and lean on the current GTA+ Mansion discount and the free Art Studio discount from the prep program to soften the hit.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Kortz Center Heist release in GTA Online?+
July 14, 2026, on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. Rockstar announced it on June 17 and confirmed the July launch on the Newswire, with the July 14 Tuesday date lining up with the end of the Fine Art Collector prep event on July 13.
How much does the Kortz Center Heist pay?+
Rockstar has not published the payout yet because the heist is not live until July 14. It is built on the same multi-stage structure as the Cayo Perico and Diamond Casino heists, so expect a top-end take in that same bracket, very roughly $1M to $2M or more per run depending on approach and difficulty. We will replace this estimate with tested numbers the day it launches.
Can you do the Kortz Center Heist solo?+
Yes. Like Cayo Perico, it can be run solo or with up to four players. Solo is harder but pays more per person. To host it yourself you need a Mansion with the Art Studio upgrade; you can also join another player's heist without owning the property.
Do you need a Mansion for the Kortz Center Heist?+
To host and control the heist, yes: you need a Mansion property plus the new Art Studio upgrade, which is the planning base. GTA+ members currently get a $2,000,000 discount on Mansions, and Mansion owners who play before July 13 get a $1,000,000 discount on the Art Studio through the Fine Art Collector Program.
How do I prepare for the Kortz Center Heist for free?+
Complete the Fine Art Collector Program before July 13. Just logging in gives you $500,000 and a free Benefactor Turreted Limo. Completing any heist adds $1,000,000 and a NOOSE outfit. Mansion owners also bank the Art Studio discount and a free Annihilator Stealth. That is up to $1,500,000 without spending real money.
Is the Kortz Center Heist the last GTA Online update?+
Rockstar has not said so, but with GTA 6 launching November 19, 2026, most coverage expects the Kortz Center Heist to be the last major story-driven DLC for GTA Online. Smaller weekly events will likely keep running for a while after.
What is the Art Studio in GTA Online?+
A new upgrade you add to a Mansion property. It is the planning base for the Kortz Center Heist and also unlocks an art forgery and counterfeiting side activity you can run for extra income while you prepare the main job.