GTA Online is the multiplayer mode in the GTA 5 released in 2013. Despite being 11 years after its premiere, the game still enjoys considerable interest from players.
This is due to its unique, sometimes controversial humour, extensive entertainment options, and continuous updates that diversify the gameplay.
One such update was the DLC Los Santos Drug Wars, released on December 13, 2022, which introduced a series of new characters, factions (including Fooliganz), as well as interesting and crazy missions.
Drug Wars also introduced an exciting new way to make money in the game, namely the Acid Lab, which you can become the owner of.
What is the Acid Lab?
The Acid Lab is another business opportunity in Grand Theft Auto Online. This lab is located inside a Brickade 6×6 vehicle and is used to… well, produce various substances, the sale of which can generate profits.
Is Breaking Bad one of your favourite shows, and would you like to bring Walter White’s idea into your favourite game? Or are you simply looking for a way to unlock some captivating missions and find another way to earn money?
Regardless of your motivation, obtaining the Acid Lab can be an exciting adventure! How do you acquire the lab-equipped vehicle? Here’s our brief guide!
Prerequisites for Getting an Acid Lab
Of course, the first, and most important aspect of obtaining the Acid Lab is owning the DLC it is a part of. If you regularly download all the game’s add-ons and updates, you’ve already completed this step.
However, if you’re playing the vanilla version, you’ll need to download Los Santos Drug Wars first.
Next, you’ll need to engage in a few missions from this DLC. Throughout them, you’ll be drawn into the ranks of Fooliganz and collaborate with Dax at the Freakshop, through whom you’ll obtain the necessary vehicle.
The next step is gathering the appropriate funds to convert the vehicle into a mobile lab.
Interestingly, GTA or GTA Premium Edition owners don’t need to gather the required money, as the vehicle conversion is entirely free for them.
It’s also worth mentioning that those who participated in the Taxi Work Week Event of 2023 might already own this vehicle, which was available during the event for around $1.4 million.
Here’s a detailed description of how to obtain the Acid Lab!
Step-by-Step Guide to Acquiring the Acid Lab
To unlock the ability to obtain the necessary vehicle and later convert it into the Acid Lab, you must complete six missions from The First Dose campaign, which is part of the Los Santos Drug Wars update. To start the first mission, you need to:
- Go to Ron Jakowski at Liquor Ace in Sandy Shores, who will assign you the tasks for the first mission: Welcome to the Troupe.
- After completing Welcome to the Troupe, you’ll be able to find Dax on the map, whom you’ll need to drive to the Freakshop. There, Dax will assign you further tasks.
- Each mission gets progressively harder, but it’s worth completing them according to Dax’s instructions.
- The last, fifth mission from Dax – Off the Rails – will introduce you to the Brickade 6×6 vehicle, essential for creating the Acid Lab.
- After stealing the Brickade 6×6, the vehicle will be moved to the Freakshop.
- Now it’s time to gather the Lab Equipment. You can find it in one of four available warehouses. Naturally, you’ll need to steal it (after defeating the guards) and bring it back to the Freakshop.
- With the vehicle and necessary Lab Equipment in hand, you need to find Mutt in the Freakshop (located near the workbench).
- The next step is paying Mutt $750,000 (trade price for the vehicle and the cost of converting it into the Acid Lab).
- You can immediately start production!
As mentioned earlier, it’s possible that you already own the Brickade 6×6 (if you participated in the Taxi Work Week Event) or have the option to buy it from Warstock Cache & Carry for $1,450,000.
In this case, you can activate the Acid Lab without needing to engage in Dax’s campaign. Simply contact Mutt – he’ll immediately convert the vehicle into the Acid Lab, and access to it will be possible through the Interaction Menu: Services > Acid Lab section.
FAQ Section
How much does the Acid Lab cost in 2024?
Unlike other businesses in GTA Online, the Acid Lab cannot simply be bought (unless you participated in the Taxi Work Week Event). To obtain it, you need to complete several missions from the Los Santos Drug Wars DLC and pay $750,000.
Can the Acid Lab be upgraded?
Of course, it can, and it’s worth doing so to maximize production and profits. To do this, you must complete ten of Dax’s Fooliganz missions, and then pay for the upgrade ($250,000).
How long does it take to set up the Acid Lab?
If you want to obtain it the classic way, you need to consider the time it takes to complete various missions (which aren’t the easiest) – so it can take up to several hours.
Is the Acid Lab a solo or team operation?
It’s a solo business – but one of the best available in the game!
Conclusion
The Acid Lab is a great way to earn money in GTA Online, and acquiring it requires completing numerous interesting, exciting missions.
Taking on this challenge will surely provide you with a lot of fun, and the subsequent profits will open up a range of new opportunities in the game. In a word – it’s worth it!!