Ten steps from zero to boss.
This is the TL;DR. The game walks you through every system the first time you log in. Skip it if you know the genre - or read here to save a few minutes.
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Step 1: Pick Your Path
Hustler, Smooth Talker, or Enforcer. Each has a distinct playstyle and perks. Respec is free in the first week.
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Step 2: Clear Your Energy
Every 5 minutes you get +1 energy. Spend it on crimes. Higher-level crimes pay better and add more heat.
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Step 3: Bank Your Cash
Cash on hand can be stolen in PvP. Cash in bank is safe. Bank capacity grows with your level.
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Step 4: Kit Up
Buy weapons, armor and accessories from the shop. Higher tiers have level and cash requirements.
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Step 5: Build Your Stable
Recruit earners. They produce cash every hour for as long as you keep their loyalty above 30.
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Step 6: Fight Smart
Attack players near your level. Bigger level gaps mean less respect and higher risk of hospital time.
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Step 7: Join a Crew
Solo works, but crews unlock weekly territory events, a shared bank, and coordinated play.
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Step 8: Catch Heist Hour
Two windows a day boost crime cash for 60 minutes - 2x at 18:00 UTC, 1.5x at 02:00 UTC. A live countdown shows on the actions page. Stack it with critical hits for huge payouts.
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Step 9: Try Your Luck
Velvet Slots has a max bet that grows with your level and a daily bet cap, hard-capped at $50,000 per spin. Max payout 75x. Jackpots get broadcast on the city feed - bragging rights included.
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Step 10: Grind the Leaderboard
Weekly reset. Top 10 gets a seasonal badge. #1 gets a unique in-game title for the season.
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