There were plenty of incentives for players to switch from the last-gen versions of Grand Theft Auto V to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One editions: updated graphics, more players in GTA Online, and the new-gen exclusive first-person mode.
Along with the big upgrades, however, there were smaller rewards for players who made the switch from last-gen to new-gen.
The Duke o' Death, an incredibly resilient armored car, was one of these bonuses. Due to its ridiculous amount of armor, it was a single-player-only reward - any car with that much durability could unbalance GTA Online, but with the single-player game, being overpowered is perfectly fine.
Of course, some players figured out how to get the hugely overpowered car into GTA Online: thanks to an exploit with saving and entering an online game, players were able to bring incredibly souped-up rides, including the Duke o' Death, into GTA Online.
As the glitch spread across the Internet, Rockstar took notice - and, while it may have taken some time to fix, Rockstar removed the exploit in the best way possible.
As a part of the game's latest patch, GTA Online players who try to step foot into the Duke o' Death are greeted with a fiery explosion and a respawn timer.
Sure, Rockstar could have quietly squashed the bug, or issued a warning to players who brought single-player cars into the online world...but that's not how the characters do things in Grand Theft Auto, so why should Rockstar be any different?
Similar cars are still available in GTA Online - the armored Kuruma is available after players complete the first Heist, and the explosive-resistant Insurgent is part of the third. These vehicles aren't nearly as strong as the Duke o' Death, but they're still incredibly difficult to take down - gamers complaining about the Duke's removal still have plenty of options when it comes to armored vehicles.
So, the next time you try to bring something into a GTA game that isn't supposed to be there, just remember: Rockstar is watching, they've got plenty of explosives...and they aren't afraid to use them.
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