The GTA Online eCola vs Sprunk war is a reminder of what made San Andreas so special
Since its inception, GTA Online has been defined by warfare. Whether you're a chiseled Kingpin-ranked veteran, or a hot-out-the-wrapper level 1 Thug, death threatens anyone who dares set foot in the free-for-all murderbox that is Los Santos. It's a chaotic place – what with all the drug scores, bank heists, prison breaks, and casino cleanouts, to name but some of the highest profile nefarious activities on offer – which Rockstar has spent years packing chock full of complimentary DLC, business ventures and missions. Its unhinged populace kills for sport, and the latest craze to fan the flames of war is its eCola vs Sprunk (opens in new tab) showdown: a three week-long event that asks players to side with their favored in-game soft drink by joining crews, donning branded bodysuits, and downing virtual soda – each emptied can of which counts as a vote for your favored label.
The official prize for the winning side? A modest handful of cosmetic items, plus an in-game bonus of GTA$300K just for taking part. The real reward? Kicking three shades of shite out of the other team at every opportunity, simply for wearing the wrong colors. You see, the eCola vs Sprunk war is GTA Online at its very best – reveling in its frantic and organic moments of carnage, and delighting in what underpins everything it stands for: warfare. And so, with this DNA at the forefront of my mind, the eCola vs Sprunk rivalry has me once more pining for the return of a feature lost to time since the PS2 era, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas' very best side venture – Gang and Turf Wars.
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