GTA Online: How to unlock Hao’s Special Works

With the release of Grand Theft Auto Online for PlayStation 5 and Xbox One X/S, current-gen console owners now have unique access to Hao's Special Works. This modification shop allows you to add truly strong equipment to some of the most recent cars, as well as old vintage. Players must first defeat Hao in a long-time trial mission before they may use the shop.

Completing Hao’s time trial mission

You should receive a call from Hao shortly after starting up this current-gen edition of GTA Online, informing you that a new time trial challenge is available in the map menu. Don't worry if you unintentionally hung up on Hao before; he'll call you back in a few minutes. You can start this time trial by going to the northern boundaries of Downtown Vinewood and jumping into Hao's Grotti Turismo Classic, as shown above.

You must travel to Cypress Flats while simultaneously beating Hao's race time of eight minutes and ten seconds to complete the assignment. Although it may appear to be a simple task, the trial requires you to drive to dozens of checkpoints before arriving at the destination. We recommend that players take their time and avoid getting into accidents, as wrecking the car would result in the objective being failed. Second, because these checks are in densely populated locations, staying on the road is the best way to avoid people.

How to use Hao’s Special Works

The finish line for this event is, as you might expect, immediately outside the LS Car Meet. This is the home of Hao's Special Works, as well as a warehouse filled with racing opportunities and sports vehicles for sale. The horn sign on the HUD map will indicate Hao's location once inside.

You'll also find a computer near Hao that allows you to immediately purchase the cars he can modify. The Ubermacht Sentinel XS, Shitzu Hakuchou Drag, Grotti Turismo Classic, and Bravado Banshee are examples of current-gen exclusive cars. It's also worth noting that those who've converted their PS4 or Xbox One saves over can get the Karin S95 for free – another automobile that can be modified by Hao.