Mystery Malfunction: GTA Online’s Highway Paddles Break Bad After Update

GTA Online Update Alters Physics of Iconic Feature
A recent GTA Online update has unexpectedly altered the physics of the game's iconic highway paddles. Discover how this surprising change is impacting players and whether Rockstar Games plans to address it.

GTA Online players have recently brought to light an unexpected change affecting the game’s well-known yellow highway paddles. It appears that the Bottom Dollar Bounties update, released in June, unintentionally altered the physics of these iconic objects, significantly changing how players interact with them.

New Content Overshadowed by Feature Breakage

The Bottom Dollar Bounties update was a significant addition to GTA Online, introducing new vehicles, missions, and a bounty-hunting business. However, the update also seems to have inadvertently modified the functionality of the highway paddles, a quirky element first introduced in GTA 5 that players have long enjoyed interacting with. This unintended change went largely unnoticed until recently, overshadowed by the excitement surrounding the new content.

Subtle Yet Significant Change in Physics

X user Lucas7yoshi first highlighted the alteration, explaining how the paddles used to “tilt and hinge” when interacted with. Now, they detach from their hinges with even minimal contact, regardless of the vehicle’s speed. Previously, players could lightly drive over the paddles, causing them to tilt and bounce back into position. This change in physics has effectively removed a minor yet enjoyable aspect of the game.

Unclear Whether Intentional or an Oversight

It remains unclear whether this modification to the highway paddles was intentional or an oversight by Rockstar Games. Lucas7yoshi expressed skepticism, suggesting that it would be surprising if the alteration was deliberate. However, with the anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6 in Fall 2025, it seems unlikely that Rockstar will prioritize addressing this relatively minor issue.

Player Frustration and Nostalgia

Despite its seemingly minor nature, the change has sparked frustration among GTA Online players. Many have taken to social media to express their disappointment, reminiscing about the simple pleasure of driving around the map and interacting with the paddles. Comments from players like Chris and MarkEndless underscore the sentiment, noting the loss of enjoyment associated with this seemingly insignificant alteration.

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