Summary
The lifespan ofGTA Onlineseems to never die and for good reason. Players have enjoyed the content withinGTA Onlinefor over a decade, with exciting races, game modes, and a freemode lobby to keep them engaged and entertained whilstthe world awaitsGrand Theft Auto6. Yet, one of the biggest factors that keepsGTA Onlinefun is the co-op component, which allows players to experience missions with friends.
Some of the best heists inGTA Onlinefeature co-op mechanics and dependency, meaning that to those who have a friend or few who want to jump into Los Santos and really stir the pot,GTA Onlineis one of the best co-op experiences out there, especially when cash is flowing, and guns are being emptied.
Updated on June 24, 2025, by Jake Fillery:To get the most out of GTA Online, players are going to want to invest their time heavily into the most exciting and fun co-op missions out there. The best GTA Online heists provide so much engagement with its mission format that players can earn plenty of cash and XP, all while enjoying the thrills of working together as a team of four silent killers. As GTA Online constantly updates, so do the missions and the variety of fun that can be had in its best co-op heists.
Unlocked By: Complete The Prison Break Heist
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A true co-op experience, the Humane Labs Raid is easily one of the best missions and heists ofGTA Onlinedue to the fact that players must infiltrate the highly guarded Humane Labs to extract some files in the midst of an EMP blackout. Two players enter the Humane Labs with night vision to take out the guards who remain confused and defensive, while the other twobattle in the sky.
Everyone has a great level of engagement, whether it’s the dangers of the ground team treading unfamiliar gun-ho territory, or the chopper team battling it out with other helicopters in the sky. There’s a lot of fun for everyone in this epic thriller mission.
Unlocked By: Purchasing an Apartment with a Heist Planning Room
A heist for the true OGs out there. The Fleeca Job is fast and simple, and it only requires two players to get the ball rolling and the cash flowing. The Fleeca Job is extremely nostalgic, and there’s no harm in jumping into it again to see just how fast players can loot the bank and get out of there before chaos ensues on the road with the police.
The Fleeca Job’s requirement of having two players and its lack of action might make for a more boring approach to heists, but it’s commendable for its status as the beginning of something great, and it is as co-op as it gets due to the fact that each of the two players has an important role.
Unlocked By: Complete The Doomsday Heist - Act 1
It’s time to launch a tactical operation against a foreign submarine that lurks on the coast of Los Santos. Players must amass their tools and board through the airlock of this mysterious submarine to disable and destroy it, fighting through waves of threats to find the captain and uncover the conspiracy that awaits the Doomsday Heist.
The Bogdan Problem is great for infiltration and thriller aspects, asjumping into a submarinewith scuba gear and weapons to lay waste to an abundance of enemies inside is unlike any other mission. The fact that the second team who isn’t infiltrating is in charge of air combat is just as fun, providing a path for every player to enjoy.
Unlocked By: Obtaining The Freakshop
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After players have spent their cash on the Freakshop, they are going to have access to new content in the form of missions. These Fooligan Jobs give players the opportunity to make easy money and party hard, a great combination for those who need a break from the plethora of heists and Oppressor MK2s around Los Santos.
The missions themselves involve drugs, lots of drugs, and players are going to need to destroy security convoys, rig GoPostal Ponies with explosives, exterminate weed farms run by Epsilon Programs, and even steal a Bobcat XL. There is a wide range of activities involved and a pretty solid reward for those with Acid Labs at the end.
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The most recent heist forGTA Onlinewas released in late 2020, and features a more expansive heist map than what has been seen before. The Cayo Perico Heist might seem unfriendly to new players, as there are plenty of setups necessary to start the heist itself, and plenty of opportunities for things to go wrong, very fast. Although this heist can be completed solo, the teamwork and skill needed to pull this off without a hitch are amazing, and the sensation of rolling into this heist in co-op feels like something out ofPayday 2.
The heist itself has players infiltrate Cayo Perico, a secure and private island filled with heavily armed forces and valuables galore. Players will need to go alone or embark with a crew to try and snatch as much loot as they can before they escape, whether that’s in stealth or through loud combat.
Unlocked By: Meet Vincent Effenburger At The Vespucci Police Station
If players are in for doing a bit of good, then they can start the Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid mission list with Vincent Effenburger. This set of missions has the player and their team working directly with an officer of the law, albeit, one that’s pretty chilled back. The missions themselves have a variety of different objectives, from stealing counterfeit cash to breaking into cocaine compounds.
With a team assembled, players can make a fair bit of cash, and have a barrel of laughs from the challenges that await them within. It’s a fun set of campaign missions worth checking out, especially since it’s from the most recent content update ofGTA Online.
Unlocked By: Own A Heist Planning Board Apartment & Complete Series A Heist
It’s hard to beat the pure adrenaline that pumps from this heist mission, as 4 players are tasked with one goal: to rob one of the biggest banks in San Adreas' Los Santos. As the finale to the original heists inGTA Online, the Pacific Standard had to be big, and it truly can be glorious to play, and rewarding to complete as a squad of 4 players, provided everyone works together and avoids getting shot.
The Pacific Standard heist mission has a rare mechanic that if the player or the money bag on their back takes damage, then they are going to lose some sweet cash, and further negate the final take from their total earnings. The heist itself is a lot of fun, with 2 players on crowd control in the bank whilst 2 others loot up the stacks of cash from the vault. What ensues is a chaotic chase and fight with the police which ends in the squad jumping off of motorcycles at the edge of a cliff and parachuting into a boat, something straight out of a Tom Cruise action movie.
Unlocked By: Own The Master Penthouse At The Diamond Casino
When players own the Master Penthouse in the Diamond Casino, they will receive a contract for a set of six missions from Agatha Baker, the highly stressed-out and busy casino manager. Although these six missions can be played solo, they are much better to experience alongside a friend or more, due to the fun content involved, especially when it’srare forGTA Onlineto embark on story content.
The Casino Story Missions are a fairly fun set of missions in which the player will set off in a strange war with the Duggan family over the rights of the Diamond Casino. There’s plenty of action to be had and a true set of bizarre adventures in classicGTA Onlinestyle.
Unlocked By: Own A Facility And Complete Act 1 & Act 2 of the Doomsday Heist
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The entire set of acts in the Doomsday Heist is thrilling for co-op players. It’s most likely the definitive co-op experience inGTA Online, to have players embark on missions for the government and their good friend Lester Crest. These missions involve espionage, in which players will steal, kill, and test out new and exciting sci-fi weapons and vehicles, and all they need to do to start them is purchase a Facility inGTA Online.
However, despite every act involving a fun set of missions, it’s perhaps the Doomsday Scenario that shines the most. This is the finale of the Doomsday Heist, and it involves the players clearing out a Missile Launch Base from enemy territory, and saving the world from nuclear war. It’s an exhilarating mission, and a race against the clock, a far different mission than just robbing a bank.
After the years sinceGrand Theft Auto5, the iconic buddy duo of Franklin and Lamar return inGTA Online. The two entrepreneurs have a set of contracts that they need the players’ help with, and these contracts even involve the real-life Dr. Dre. They’re a fun set of missions, but what comes after is Short Trips, another bout of classic GTA-style missions that can be replayed by 2 players, with a variety of mission targets.
Players will bound downthe hills of Los Santosfor Lamar and Franklin, embarking on these truly Short Trips that ensure hilarity and some truly wacky antics. Players will have some bizarre experiences as they enter an out-of-body experience, and it’s worth seeing to believe what happens in these missions.
