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Rockstar adds three honest Odd Jobs to GTA Online
Rockstar Games has quietly introduced three new Odd Jobs to GTA Online, offering players a break from heists and high-octane crime with short, lawful tasks that still pay. The trio — Parcel Run, Fixer Upper and Night Watch — are available now across all platforms and are intended as quick plays for solo players or small crews.
How to access the new Odd Jobs
Players can launch the new activities from the in-game phone under the Jobs menu, from the Mission Creator or via the pause menu’s Activities tab. Each job is marked as an Odd Job and scales rewards to the number of participants, making them suitable for one to four players. There is no upfront entry fee for any of the three jobs.
Parcel Run — be the honest courier
Parcel Run casts players as short-haul couriers for a local delivery firm. Objectives are simple: pick up bundles of packages, navigate to multiple drop-off points around Los Santos and return to base without damaging the cargo.
- Recommended level: Beginner to mid-level players
- Typical duration: 6–10 minutes
- Primary challenges: traffic, rival players, timed drops
- Payout: roughly £1,500–£4,500 depending on performance and player count
- Rewards: cash and RP, with a small chance of a cosmetic delivery van paint job
Tips: choose a compact, manoeuvrable vehicle and avoid busy highways at peak times. Deliver every parcel to maximise the payout multiplier.
Fixer Upper — garage grunt to the rescue
Fixer Upper puts players into the role of a mechanic’s assistant: tow in broken vehicles, perform basic repairs and collect replacement parts from scrapyards. Tasks combine short fetch missions with light time trials in industrial areas.
- Recommended level: Mid-level
- Typical duration: 8–12 minutes
- Primary challenges: damaged vehicles that slow progress, hostile NPCs at scrapyards
- Payout: around £2,500–£6,000 plus RP
- Rewards: cash, RP and the occasional low-cost vehicle upgrade token
Tips: bring a tow truck or an off-road vehicle. Repairs are quicker if teammates split tasks — one player can tow while another handles parts collection.
Night Watch — keep the lights on
Night Watch is a security detail that sees players patrol a commercial estate, deter vandals and escort VIP NPCs to safety. It plays like a low-intensity defender mission that emphasises careful positioning and non-lethal resolution options.
- Recommended level: All levels; best with two or more players
- Typical duration: 10–15 minutes
- Primary challenges: waves of troublemakers, timed VIP escorts
- Payout: approximately £3,000–£7,500 depending on how many NPCs are protected
- Rewards: cash, RP and a security uniform item for completion streaks
Tips: equip non-lethal tools if available and maintain line-of-sight with VIP NPCs. Night Watch rewards players for restraint, so prioritise disarming rather than eliminating threats where possible.
Why these jobs matter
The three Odd Jobs broaden GTA Online’s activity roster by offering short, lawful alternatives to criminal missions. They are intended as evening filler content or a way for new players to earn steady cash without committing to lengthy heists or businesses.
Community response and developer signals
Early player reaction has been positive, with many appreciating the low-risk, steady-income design. Some long-term players have suggested that regular rotation of similar lawful gigs would help diversify grind options. While Rockstar has not announced a wider series of honest-jobs updates, the addition of these three roles suggests the developer is experimenting with activities that change the game’s usual criminal focus.
Final verdict
The three new Odd Jobs are brief, approachable and pay enough to be worthwhile for new and casual players. They do not replace high-end money-making activities, but they provide a cleaner, less volatile way to pad an account balance between bigger sessions. For players who want to make an honest living in Los Santos, Parcel Run, Fixer Upper and Night Watch are a welcome change of pace.