The Returning Player Bonus Wiki and Service Thread

May 24, 2016

Public Note: The Railgun does not appear in the Weapon Wheel in Single Player after the Arena War DLC. There is no fix other than poking Rockstar Support with a stick.

Hello, you wonderful people of the internet!

First, I'd like to say that it's worth to read it all. I know that it's a lot to read, but I will guarantee you that it's worth it!

So, most of you know that there's a thing called 'Returning Player Bonus' (RPB) in GTA Online (and V), and it's a server-sided DLC, which will unlock once you become a Returning Player. A Returning Player is someone who has played GTA V on PS3 or XBox 360 (not necessarily Online), and has linked their PSN/Gamertag to their Social Club.
But I find it a little unfair that people gets locked away from some content, just because they didn't own/could not afford a console to play GTA V on.
So here I am!

I'm willing to step forward, and help GTAForummers with the Returning Player Bonus!
Of couse, this offer is directed to those who are playing on PS4, XBox One or PC.

There's a quick FAQ in the bottom of this post if you have any questions!
There's also a full list on what you get from this Bonus below. Seriously, have a look! There's some things here that might surprise you!

RULES for my Service:

You have to wait until you can PM users. To be able to send PM's, you need to have roughly 10 active posts on GTAForums.
Your GTAForums user has to be at least a month old.
Why Im doing this is because some people have a tendency to make a Forum account, comment here, and never log into GTAForums again. And that surely gets a little odd in the long run. So WAIT until you can PM me and when your user is a month old, please.
While you wait, just check out the awesome stuff GTAForums has to offer!
Once both criterias are met, PM me with the information listed in the spoilers below AND comment "Queue" in this thread.
When I've unlocked the Bonus for you, I will like your "queue" comment, so others can see approximately how many people I have to help before I get to them. Plus, I'll have a clean overview on who I have to help (as my PM inbox is a mess all the time, haha).
Of course, I will also notify you through the PM system when I'm done.
I request you, as a client, to be active on GTAForums, in case I need to ask you important question in regards to the Service. If I ask you a question through the PM system (for example, if you've mistakenly sent me the wrong account info, and I need an update on it), I wish to get a relatively quick reply - within a week after my question, at max. If longer time passes, your request will be denied, and deemed unworthy to receive the RPB from me. I mean, I am the guy who does all the work for ya', I hope I don't ask for much.

Common Sense Rules:

DON'T try and rush me, please. I'm doing this as fast as I can. I have a real life too, you know... (believe it or not, haha). Work and delays can occur, so there's sometimes more waiting time than expected. Time can vary between an hour to a whole week, sometimes even more. It all depends on how much time I have, and how busy I am.
If you like being an a-hole, then this is NOT the place to be one. If you're an a-hole to me, then fair enough, no RPB for you. Also, you will be sent a 'Denial of Service' contract if similar situations occur.
DO NOT just comment "queue" and expect me to do everything.
I'm spending roughly 20 minutes of my life (for each person) to help you through a computer screen with a Bonus most people thought was impossible to get, without transferring their character. A small "thank you" is what keeps me running!

You make my day if you're just thankful for what I'm doing for ya'. It's a free service I'm offering for you, man! Some people even charge you for this stuff! ($50 to $200. Crazy, right)?

Here's what I need in a PM if you're on PC or XBox One:

I need you to make a PSN account through this Google Search (the direct link to make a PSN doesn't always work, somehow).
Once that's done, confirm the confirmation email they've sent to you (Otherwise I can't log into the account).
Send me the account details (email and PW), and I will do my business!

MAKE SURE YOU SEND ME THE CORRECT INFORMATION!

Here's what I need in a PM if you're on PS4:

If you want RPB on PS4, then I need your email and PW for the PSN account... Yeeeeah, I knooow I know, it's not a nice feeling you get when you give a random guy on the internet your login details... And I'm sorry that it's only doable through that, I really wish there was another way, but we gotta settle by the fact that it's doable.
but I hope I can lower the pressure with this link:
https://support.us.playstation.com/articles/en_US/Decision_Tree/Password-Reset-Help/
You can instead make a temporary password, so I don't get to know your real one!
I have to know the temporary password, of course.

You can also ask any of the people below about my trustfulness.

MAKE SURE YOU SEND ME THE CORRECT INFORMATION!

I don't want to do anything to your account, other than playing the first two Single Player missions, and that's it. It's fully understandable if you deny the offer, but this is (unfortunately) the only way there is, if you want me to do it.

"Are you trust-worthy though? And is this legal in terms of Rockstar's rules?"

First, yes, you can trust me 100%. If you're in doubt, feel free to ask any of my previous clients, who I've helped out in the past:

Second, yes again. This is 100% legal in terms of Rockstar's EULA and ToS. They tolerate it as "A friend who comes over to your place with his PS3 and GTA V, and helps you that way". I just do it online, which again, is completely legal.
It is not legal if I charge you money for this though; but obviously I'm not. This is just a hobby of mine!

Alright, let's get to the good stuff:

This is what you get in the Returning Player Bonus DLC (GTA V & Online):

GTA Online:

Vehicles:
(Click on the name(s) or picture(s) to go straight to the wikipage about the vehicle(s)! Special Thanks to gta.wikia.com for the public pictures.)

Dukes

Price: ~~$62.000~~ FREE

Stallion

Price: ~~$71.000~~ FREE

Blista Compact

Price: ~~$42.000~~ FREE

Duke O'Death

Price: ~~$665.000~~ FREE

Dodo Seaplane

Price: ~~$500.000~~ FREE

Kraken Submersible

Price: ~~$1.325.000~~ FREE

Marshall Monster Truck

Price: ~~$500.000~~ FREE (Note: there are 25 Marshalls in the game, with 25 different flags. All of them will be marked as FREE.)

Burger Shot Stallion - Pisswasser Dominator - Redwood Gauntlet - Sprunk Buffalo

Price: ~~$277.000 $315.000 $230.000 $535.000~~ FREE

Yes, you read all that right. Every vehicle mentioned will become FREE for you in GTA Online.

Weapons:

Hatchet

Price: ~~$750~~ FREE

Clothing:

Black and white 'OG' Special T-Shirts.

Story Mode:

(Click on the name(s) or picture(s) to go straight to the wikipage about the vehicle(s)!)

Please note: These Random Events/challenges are NOT required for the 100% completion of the game. Some of these Events/challenges CAN be used towards 100% completion however, but is not mandatory.

Dukes - Stallion - Blista Compact

Already available in Single Player (these vehicles are available for every player in traffic, but they will be available on SouthernSanAndreasSuperAutos.com when the RPB has been applied to your game.)

Duke O'Death
Complete the Random Event called "Duel", located near Los Santos Customs in Sandy Shores.
Will be available from Warstock after completion. Price is $279.000. It can also be found numerous places around the state, once the Random Event is completed. The Locations of the Duke O'Death is Here.

Dodo Seaplane
Complete the Random Event called "Sea Plane", located in a water cave east on the map.

Will be available from Elitá's Travel after completion. Price is $500.000. It can also be found numerous places around the state, once the Random Event is completed. Locations of the Dodo Seaplane is Here.

Kraken Submersible
Take all Wildlife Photos around the State. Beware of the Mountain Lions! The Location of the Kraken is Here.

Marshall Monster Truck

Can be bought for $250.000, but will be unlocked for free if you complete all Stock Car Races. Will be available as a Special Vehicle in your hangar.

Burger Shot Stallion - Pisswasser Dominator - Redwood Gauntlet - Sprunk Buffalo

Unlocked when all the Stock Car Races are completed. Will be available as Special Vehicles in your protagonists' garages.

Go Go Monkey Blista

Take a picture of all the Monkey Mosaics around the state. Once that's done, go to Los Santos Customs in Vinewood, and a Random Encounter will activate. The Monkey Mosaics artist appears there. Go closer until he turns around, and tries to flee the scene. Quickly snap a picture of him!! Once done, wait 10 seconds, and he will message you, saying that the Go Go Monkey Blista has been unlocked.
Appears as a Special Vehicle in your protagonists' garages.

(Please note: The Go Go monkey Blista has been added to GTA Online as a purchasable vehicle once you reach Skill Level 20 in Arena War. You can read more about it here.)

Xero Blimp

Unlocked immediately through your mobile phone. Can be delivered in two select locations (LSIA and the Casino Race Track). And yes, you're the one piloting it! Its controls is the same as a Helicopter, so it should be easy to fly. Just watch out for obstacles!

Weapons:

Hatchet

Unlocked after 'Trevor Philips Industries' by Trevor. Price of the Hatchet is $750.

Railgun

Unlocked after 'Minor Turbulence' by Trevor. The price of the Railgun is $250.000. This gun is not available for purchase in GTA Online.
Once you have the Returning Player Bonus, you will unlock the "Railgun Bonus Challenge" in the Shooting Range.

Story Mode Challenges:

(Click on the name(s) or picture(s) to go straight to the wikipage about the Challenge(s)!).

Please note: These Random Events/challenges are NOT required for the 100% completion of the game. Some of these Events/challenges CAN be used towards 100% completion however, but is not mandatory.

Stock Car Races

Will unlock the 4 stock cars listed above (and the Marshall), once all the races are completed.

Wildlife Photography Challenge

Will unlock the Kraken Submersible once all photos of the requested animals have been taken. (note: it doesn't matter if you've already killed Beverly. You will get an email from Los Santos Tourist Info, telling you've been nominated to participate in said Challenge regardless.)

Murder Mystery

Will unlock a black-and-white filter for your gameplay! Find the secret messages and clues around Los Santos, and you'll be taken to a secret place where an old gangster called Isaac is "buried". You'll unlock him as a contact on your phone, and once you call him, you'll get the filter(s) for your gameplay. There are two different filters to choose from.

Monkey Mosaics

Will unlock the Go Go Monkey Blista, which is basically a Blista Compact with an 8-bit livery. This Challenge is already available for all players, but getting the Go Go Monkey Blista is locked for Returning Players only.

I highly recommend using the guides made by GTASeriesVideos to complete these if they get too hard.

Or if you're too lazy like myself, LOL.

Frequently Asked Questions:

"Is this for PS3 and XBox 360 too?"
No. The RPB doesn't exist on PS3 or XBox 360.
"Do I unlock some of it, or everything from your list?"
You unlock everything, as it's all a part of a server-sided DLC.
"Can I trust you? You made your account early 2016!"
I've done this for years, and I've helped hundreds of people - for completely free. I see this as a hobby, and I enjoy it. If you don't trust me, then that's all up to you. No RPB for you then.
"Do I have to start over GTA V / GTA Online to unlock the RPB?"
Nope! It gets unlocked for you automatically, so there's no need to fear loss of progress to your GTA Online account and/or your GTA V story progress! A little pop-up will appear bottom left of your screen, saying that new content has been added.
"Do I link the PSN account before or after you've completed the two missions?"
If you already have the PSN linked to your Social Club, then you don't have to worry about this.
Remember that you cannot link a PSN account which doesn't have any Rockstar titled save games on it. This means that you have to wait until I've done it on the PSN account (if you don't have the PSN linked to your Social Club already).
"Do I have to be logged off from my PS4 when you're doing this?"
Technically, nope. All you have to do is to close down and start up your game (once I'm finished, of course), and the RPB will be applied to your game. If not, then I suggest you replay the Prologue mission once.
"What exactly are you going to do while you're on my account?"
I'm simply logging in, and going straight to start up GTA V. I will not take a so-called "sneak-peek" of your account (reading your private messages, browsing your Playsation Store, ect.), as that's your business, which I should not be involved in. As mentioned before, it's a violation of your privacy if I do so, and is also a sh*tty move to do.
Once I'm done with the two first Single Player missions, I will immediately shut down the game and log out with no further temptations to log in ever again. Your account will be permanently deleted from my PS3 once your request has been completed, so that I have space to help other people in need of the RPB. Don't worry, me deleting your PSN account from my PS3 will not affect your RPB.
"My RPB is gone, should I be worried?"
Fear not. If your RPB is gone, just close down GTA V and open it up again. This sometimes happens.
However, if that didn't work, you should contact Rockstar Support.
If they cannot fix your issue, then come to me again, and I will assist you with a smile!

(Rockstar Support Ticket Link: https://support.rock...us/requests/new)

If you have any other questions regarding the Returning Player Bonus, please let me know by sending me a PM or ask me in this thread! Don't be shy! In my book, stupid questions doesn't exist! :santa:

Sources:
http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/52337/details-on-exclusive-content-for-returning-gtav-players-on
https://support.rockstargames.com/hc/en-us/articles/203495713-Exclusive-PS4-Xbox-One-and-PC-Content-for-Returning-Players-in-Grand-Theft-Auto-V
http://gta.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page

Important Thread Updates:

February 1st, 2017
I personally got awarded the Helpfulness Award for hosting this Service, thus making this a Medal Awarded Thread. Thank you Admins!

April 5th, 2017
Title/Logo/Font changed, along with some bugs fixed. Links fixed.

May 8th, 2017
Some grammar mistakes. Links fixed... Again.
Disclaimer added.

March 7th, 2018
Corrections regarding layout of page.

May 6th, 2018
Fixed the layout of the page, and re-added some links which disappeared for some reason :blink:

May 10th, 2018

Semi-fixed the whole page. Man, it was a big clusterf*ck of links being broken. MAN.

July 18th, 2018

Did some more fixing, and having to adapt to the new GTAF layout and its text colours.

Also sparked it up a notch by adding pictures, yay! Jesus it took me two f*cking years to add some pictures... I'm not a clever man.

October 15th, 2018

Edited a rather important rule; instead of two weeks, you account has to be one month old to be eligible for the Service I offer.

A new rule is also applied; I ask you to be relatively-active on GTAForums (or if you read your email), in case I need to ask a question about your account (ex. if the PW is incorrect). If I do not hear from you within a week of my question, your request will be denied.

November 16th, 2018

Added "quality assurance" to let people know that I use no external programs or tools to beat the required tasks to unlock the Returning Player Bonus for them.

December 11th, 2018

The Railgun has been reported to disappear from the Weapon Wheel after the Arena War DLC. Still waiting for a fix.

May 15th, 2019

Fixed minor spelling mistakes and non-specified information.

Have a good one!

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

By definition of internet quality, I will give my clients the best experience with no worries of my service being "shady", for example by using a rooted/jailbroken PS3 to complete the required tasks quicker than intended.

I hereby confirm that every single request done to my clients is done by hand, and with no external tools to help me do my service quicker. Jailbreaking a PS3 (or any console) and/or using a jailbroken console is illegal in the country of Denmark, the homeland of Classique, and I advice against the use of jailbroken consoles.

DISCLAIMER:

This is an independent Service.
GTAForums is not in charge of this service, nor are they responsible for issues, bugs or similar circumstances which may occur with this service. The OP (original poster), aka. Classique is running this service with no business orientated/related connection with GTAForums, and are held fully responsible for his independent service which may be offered to GTAForums users only. This rule may be changed, modified or otherwise limited in the future.
OP may reject offering you this service at any time.
OP may use use the PM system on GTAForums to complete his service for his clients.
The Returning Player Bonus Service is following the Fair Use policy, aswell as the Privacy Policy.
If OP appears to use/abuse your personal details, a moderator will be involved.
If OP is getting falsely accused of using/abusing your personal details, a moderator will be involved, and a call to Playstation Network will be issued.
By joining the queue for the Returning Player Bonus, you agree to these terms.

Edited March 15 by Classique

May 29, 2016

Hey!

I'm interested in the returning content. Because i like muscle cars and planes. I like the waterplane dodo, because it's the only plane for the water. Sadly i can't pm you, because i'm a new user. Can you pm me?

Thanks

Enderplayer8

And i don't know, how many posts i have to post, to pm users...

May 29, 2016

Edit: I can now PM

Edited May 29, 2016 by Enderplayer8

May 29, 2016

Classique is the real deal.

Edited May 29, 2016 by Shao Kahn

June 1, 2016

I am also interested in this I had the returning player bonus on my ps4. Unfortunately all my friends went Xbox so I got rid of my ps4 version for Xbox so I'm not eligible for it no more very annoying I bought the game 3 times.

June 14, 2016

I am interested in the exclusive content, the Dukes is my favorite car but I can neve drive it

PSN

johngillard15

August 22, 2016

If you're still interested, I can see what I can do!

You can always click the "Follow" on this thread, if you want an update on this thread.

You're more than welcome to leave a comment!

August 23, 2016

Very nice touch! Not interested, but pat on the back. Didn't have too and shows you're genuine.

August 23, 2016

Very nice touch! Not interested, but pat on the back. Didn't have too and shows you're genuine.

I will keep on offering this when I have the time (and memory on my PS3), for those who needs it - I think it's unfair that people gets locked away from "the complete game", just because they didn't have a console. I really appreciate your comment! (^_^)/

September 4, 2016

I really wish I could fly the Dodo, I'll follow this topic to be there when you find some time.

Thanks for what you're doing Classique !

September 8, 2016

And the giveaway is OPEN again!

September 8, 2016

Queue

Edit : Done, thanks Classique !

Edited September 8, 2016 by Terah

September 9, 2016

Queue!

Thanks!

September 16, 2016

Queue!

Looking forward to it.

September 16, 2016

Queue!

congrats for whoever wins it

September 16, 2016

Please hook me up!!!!!

September 17, 2016

Queue!

congrats for whoever wins it

It's not a competition, it's an open giveaway! I help everyone who needs it!

September 19, 2016

Classique is the real deal,he just helped me for FREE!!!

If there is any player needs help i will recommend it to you,of course if you dont mind.

September 19, 2016

Classique is the real deal,he just helped me for FREE!!!

If there is any player needs help i will recommend it to you,of course if you dont mind.

A pleasure to help you out! :^:

September 19, 2016

Queue!

I've never thought this stuff was even obtainable for pc players, thanks for sparing time to do this giveaway.

September 21, 2016

Queue!

Why not!!! Thanks for the effort. Never wanted a PS3/360 and was mad to miss that content.

September 24, 2016

Classique is legit! Helped me out and was very polite and happy the whole time :-)

September 25, 2016

Classique is legit! Helped me out and was very polite and happy the whole time :-)

Absolutely no problem! Always a pleasure to help!

September 25, 2016

Queue

Edit: Thanks, it worked

Edited September 27, 2016 by misho339

September 29, 2016

Queue

Recently switched gamertags and my old account transfer from back in the day didn't work the second time 'round.

Thank you!

October 12, 2016

Queue

Thank you for your effort!

October 12, 2016

This man is a hero! Thanks again! :colgate:

October 13, 2016

Queue

That's very generous of you.

Count me in and thanks a bunch.

Edited October 13, 2016 by The Raven

October 14, 2016

Queue me up! But will I have to start over from scratch? I'm on ps4, I've got 2 characters with legit levels and 40 days spent online, so i'd hate to start over.. If it actually works then I thank you, kind person

October 14, 2016

Queue me up! But will I have to start over from scratch? I'm on ps4, I've got 2 characters with legit levels and 40 days spent online, so i'd hate to start over.. If it actually works then I thank you, kind person

I can confirm that it does work.

And no, you don't have to start over. Just load any of your savegames and you're good to go.

A few moments later the game will notify you (on the left side, above the minimap) that you just got new content. It doesn't matter how far you've progressed.

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