Update 1.38 Ps4 — Gta V

If you are booting up your PS4 today and see you are on version 1.38 (or higher), you might wonder if this content is worth playing. The answer is yes, with caveats.

If your PS4 has been offline for years and you want to play the Smuggler’s Run content:

If the update gets stuck or fails:

If you are playing the version associated with this update number (The Drug Wars DLC), here is a guide on the new content available:

If you are trying to play this specific version today, you face a problem. The PS4 forces the latest version (currently 1.68 as of late 2024/early 2025). You cannot download 1.38 alone unless you use a disc-based workaround. Gta V Update 1.38 Ps4

However, for archival purposes or if you own a physical disc and never connect to PSN:

Realistic advice: If you want the features of 1.38 (hangars, planes), simply update to the latest GTA V version on PS4. All 1.38 content still exists; it has just been patched and expanded upon. If you are booting up your PS4 today

A major talking point for PS4 players at the time was the difficulty of this update. Unlike the Biker businesses, Air Freight missions were notoriously tough for solo players. Update 1.38 required you to fly slow, unarmed planes (like the Mogul or Havok) across the map while being chased by enemy jets and homing launchers. However, the payout was massive if you waited to sell a full hangar (50 crates) with a full crew.