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What is HSW in GTA 5?

In Grand Theft Auto V, particularly the enhanced versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, "HSW" refers to the Hao's Special Works (HSW) customization service. This exclusive feature, introduced with the "Chinatown Wars" update, allows players to significantly upgrade a select range of vehicles, enhancing their performance, handling, and appearance beyond standard modifications.

How to Access HSW Modifications

To access Hao's Special Works modifications, you first need to own a vehicle that is compatible with HSW upgrades. These are typically higher-end sports cars and supercars. Once you have a compatible vehicle, you'll need to take it to Benny's Original Motor Works. Benny's is a specific custom shop where players can purchase a Vehicle Workshop. If you already own a property that includes a Vehicle Workshop (like certain apartments or garages), you can perform HSW upgrades there.

The Role of Benny's Original Motor Works

Benny's Original Motor Works is central to unlocking HSW. When you bring a compatible vehicle to Benny's, you'll have the option to purchase the "Benny's Conversion" or "HSW Conversion." This initial conversion is a significant investment, often costing hundreds of thousands of GTA dollars. Once the conversion is complete, the vehicle is now an HSW-compatible vehicle, and all subsequent HSW upgrades can be applied at Benny's or your own Vehicle Workshop.

Types of HSW Upgrades

HSW modifications go far beyond what's typically available in Los Santos Customs or other standard garages. They focus on:

• Performance Enhancements: This is the core of HSW. Upgrades drastically improve acceleration, top speed, braking, and handling. Some vehicles receive entirely new stats that make them among the fastest and most agile in the game.
• Unique Liveries and Cosmetics: HSW offers exclusive paint jobs, decals, and visual modifications that are not available elsewhere.
• Special Features: Certain HSW upgrades can unlock unique features, such as deployable spoilers or enhanced engine sounds.

Vehicle Compatibility

It's important to note that not every car in GTA Online can be upgraded by Hao's Special Works. Rockstar Games selectively chooses vehicles for HSW compatibility. Typically, these are vehicles that are already quite capable but can benefit from significant performance boosts. Players can check which vehicles are HSW compatible through online guides or by attempting to upgrade them at Benny's.

Cost of HSW Upgrades

HSW modifications are notoriously expensive. The initial conversion itself is a large sum, and each subsequent upgrade adds to the cost. Players will need a substantial amount of in-game currency to fully upgrade a vehicle with all available HSW options. This makes HSW upgrades a late-game pursuit for dedicated players.

HSW vs. Standard Upgrades

The difference between HSW upgrades and standard modifications found at Los Santos Customs is substantial. HSW upgrades are designed to push vehicles to their absolute limits, offering performance gains that are often game-changing. Standard upgrades offer incremental improvements, while HSW offers transformative ones. This is why HSW is only available on current-generation consoles, leveraging the improved processing power to handle these advanced modifications.

Current-Gen Exclusivity

Hao's Special Works is a feature exclusive to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online. Players on older consoles (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC before the current-gen upgrade) do not have access to HSW modifications. This exclusivity is a key selling point for the updated versions of the game.