Kotaku reported that GTA Online added two trees in a recent patch, which prompted an angry online debate. Separate unverified reports from RockstarINTEL reference Title Update 1.73 containing a new heist, seven cars, and heist payout adjustments. Available sources represent only left-center and unrated outlets.
The addition of two trees highlights Take-Two's reliance on minimal updates and Shark Cards to extract revenue from an old title.
“Power imbalance between corporation and players over value and microtransactions”
The backlash over two trees reveals more about online gaming culture than the update itself.
“Grievance amplification and distraction from substantive gameplay issues”
Rockstar exercised its property rights by updating its product; players may accept or leave freely.
“Voluntary association without state involvement”
All views rest on the unverified premise that two trees constituted the full update rather than part of Title Update 1.73.
“Shared acceptance of Kotaku framing while ignoring heist and payout details”