New Player Features in CIT

CIT provides helpful advantages to new players to make the start of their journey smoother. These benefits vary slightly based on the initial role they choose, but all aim to support early gameplay and learning.

Starting Features by Role

Criminals

$150,000 starting cash
$5,000 in bank account
15 hits of each drug

Police Officers

$150,000 starting cash
$5,000 in bank account
15 hits of each drug

Civilians

$150,000 starting cash
$50,000 extra bonus (total $200,000)
$5,000 in bank account
15 hits of each drug

Other New Player Features

On-Screen Help Messages New players receive helpful instructions (e.g., press J for chat). These disappear once completed and can be disabled in /settings.
Free Vehicles Vehicles worth $5,000 can be found in white markers across cities. These can be recovered even without VIP.
Newbie Tag Players will display a label above their head showing their total hours until they reach 15 hours of playtime.
Temporary VIP Bonus All new players receive VIP benefits automatically until they reach 10 hours of playtime.
Starter Drug Supply Every new player starts with 15 hits of each drug in their inventory.
Access to /rt Command New players can use the /rt (roadtrip follow) command from the start.