How to play GTA Online RC Bandito Races: A beginner's guide

Modified May 03, 2024 10:41 GMT

GTA Online RC Bandito Races are among the most fun multiplayer competitions designed by Rockstar Games for this title. In them, gamers use the Remote-Controlled RC Bandito, and up to 16 players can participate in them. The payout from these races won't make you a millionaire, but these competitions are a great way to interact with GTA Online's community.

They can also act as a fun escape from this game's usual grind, keeping players entertained in their wait for the series' next installment. Those interested can use this article as a beginner's guide for playing RC Bandito Races in GTA Online.

How to start RC Bandito Races in GTA Online: A Detailed Guide

RC Bandito Race playlist in the pause menu (Image via YouTube/Digital Car Addict)

To start RC Bandito Races in GTA Online, you must first enter the multiplayer's Pause menu and then go to the tab labeled ONLINE. From the options listed in this tab, select Jobs, Play Job, then Rockstar Created, and, finally, Stunt Races.

Scroll down in this playlist until you arrive at races that begin with RC. Here are all 15 GTA Online RC Bandito Races:

RC - Air Traffic Control
RC - All Downhill From Here
RC - Arena Tour
RC - Beach Please
RC - Cargo Chaos
RC - Docking Around
RC - Go for 'broke
RC - Mirror Image
RC - Paleto Bae
RC - Pierless
RC - Tee'd Off
RC - Tour Of Duty
RC - Tourist Trail
RC - Trailer Park Dash
RC - Water Pressure

The RC Bandito Races function like your usual multiplayer races. You have to go through multiple checkpoints to reach the finish line. However, the RC Bandito toy car being used in these races adds a bit of uniqueness to them.

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Maneuvering the remote-controlled vehicle can feel quite different from using proper cars as it is very lightweight. Therefore, you must be very careful when turning at a high speed, as the RC Bandito can easily lose its balance and tumble. This can also happen upon colliding with other players' cars. So, try to avoid that as much as possible.

Some RC Bandito Races feature more than one track, which can lead to participants coming at each other head-on. In such cases, it is best to use the remote-controlled car's jumping mechanic to avoid incoming traffic.

The payout from RC Bandito Races isn't much, but you can earn triple the usual cash and RP by participating in them through May 8, 2024, as part of the ongoing GTA Online weekly update.

Final thoughts

These race events are a fun way to grind in Grand Theft Auto Online. You can also purchase the RC Bandito to use it in Freemode. It costs $1,590,000, which is expensive, but completing heists or selling Salvage Yard Robbery vehicles can help you afford it.

FAQ:

Where to buy the RC Bandito in Los Santos?

The RC Bandito can be bought from the in-game Southern San Andreas Super Autos website.

Will these return in Grand Theft Auto 6?

As of May 2024, there's no indication that these events will return in the next title of the series. However, fans can expect something to be added in it for sure.

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