GTA Online Players Want Disabled Function Back in The Contract Missions

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Grand Theft Auto Online's The Contract missions are popular for a lot of reasons, but some players aren't thrilled that the cutscene skip function is disabled. Several years after the GTA Online DLC's release, fans are voicing their opinions about it not being an option.

The Contract update for GTA Online released back at the end of 2021, introducing a series of missions that sees GTA 5 protagonist Franklin return to the story. However, the biggest headliner is the presence of real-world rap star Dr. Dre, who provided his voice, likeness, and then-new music to the game. The Contract was a big hit with players, but years after its release, some of the luster has worn off when replaying it.

Reddit user and Grand Theft Auto Online player JayStorm8108 shared their opinion that cutscenes should be skippable in The Contract with the GTA Online subreddit, and it seems that many players are in agreement. While not every cutscene in the game can be skipped, many can be, which is a must when players are playing and re-playing missions and heists to earn GTA$ and exclusive rewards. However, this functionality is unavailable in The Contract, so players have to watch the cutscenes every time.

While several players agreed with the OP that it's annoying to have to rewatch the cutscenes every time, others pointed out that it may be due to the exclusivity of Dr. Dre's involvement. The Contract previewed new tracks by the artist, and a lot of money was likely tied up in the deal with Rockstar Games. While it's not clear whether one or both parties wanted the cutscenes to be like this, given the timing of some elements of the game, it's definitely an intentional choice. Some fans also speculated that cutscenes can't be skipped to limit how quickly players can earn GTA$ from repeating the story.

When The Contract released, many players had no issue with the cutscenes, as the new content in GTA Online was fun, and updates had been in high demand. The ability to hang out with the star