Here, we’re going to take you through everything added in the GTA Online Weekly update so that you know what awaits you when you enter Los Santos. There are a few rewards limited to those of you using next generation consoles, but the majority of things added in the updates can be accessed by everyone playing GTA Online. The vehicle up for grabs in the Diamond Casino also changes every week, so why not head over to our GTA Online Podium Car piece to find out which car is available to win this time. On this page:
What time are the GTA Online Weekly Updates?
The update typically goes live on a Thursday morning and here are the times that it roughly drops:
UK: 10am (GMT) Europe: 11am (CET) East Coast US: 5am (EST) West Coast US: 2am (PST)
It’s important to note that these are not set times, the updates can arrive earlier or later depending on how Rockstar have decided to release them. All of the features below are available until the next update on Thursday, 12th January.
Festive Event Final Week in GTA Online
It’s the last week of the annual GTA Online Festive event, so it’s your last chance to get the following:
Gooch Mask - Take out the Gooch before they take you out. Snowman Outfit - Destroy all 25 Snowmen hidden around the map. WM 9 Pistol - Take out the target at the top of Weazel Plaza. Season’s Greetings Pistol MK II Finish - Take out the target at the top of Weazel Plaza.
GTA Online Bonus GTA$ and RP
You can grab 3x GTA$ and RP on all freemode events this week. You can grab 2x GTA$ and RP on both Security Contracts and Classic Races too.
GTA Online Vehicle and Property Discounts
This week, you can grab a few major vehicle and apartment savings:
35% off:
Apartments Garages
25% off:
Bravado Buffalo STX - $1,209,375 Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec - $961,975 (Trade) or $1,282,500 Hydra - $2,250,000 (Trade) or $2,992,500 Enus Deity - $1,037,812 HVY Nightshark - $933,750
Also, Warehouse staff source Special Cargo 50% faster this week and you can earn extra GTA$ too.
GTA Online LS Car Meet Prize Ride
Finish first in any street race for four days in a row to win the Pfister Growler on the Slam Truck in the LS Car meet from now until January 12th!
GTA Online LS Car Meet Hao’s Premium Test Ride
Fancy driving around a track without worrying about paying the price when you completely destroy the car? If you’re on a PS5 or Xbox Series X/S, then head to the LS Car meet and (once you’ve bought a membership off of Mimi), test out Hao’s Premium Test Ride this week which is the Imponte Arbiter GT.
GTA Online Simeon’s Showroom vehicles
Simeon has a brand new set of vehicles in his showroom and these are:
HVY Nightshark Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec Bravado Greenwood Declasse Granger 36000LX Obey Omnis e-GT
GTA Online Luxury Autos vehicles
You can buy the Enus Deity and the Enus Jubilee from the Luxury Autos showroom this week.
GTA Online Time Trials
Here’s everything you need to know about the trio of trials in GTA Online this week:
RC Bandito Time Trial
To be able to start this time trial, you’ll need to own an Arena Garage and have purchased the RC Bandito from the “special” option on Southern San Andreas Super Autos. The RC Bandito Time trial can be found at Vespucci Beach this week. Beating the trial within the par time of 02:05.00 this week will earn you $100,000 for the first time, then only a few thousand dollars if you do it again. You still get some cash for failing to beat the set time as well.
HSW Time Trial
To start this type of time trial, you need own and be driving a HSW vehicle. This week, the HSW Time Trial is at Del Perro Beach.
Time Trial
The main time trial can be completed in almost any vehicle you own, so make sure to pick one that you know has the ability to beat the target time. These trials are only available to those of you on next generation consoles. The Time Trial this week can be found at LSIA and if you beat the par time of 01:43.40, you can expect around $100,000 to be added to your in-game account. If you fail to beat the par time or if you beat it again after defeating it once, you’ll still earn a handful of money for taking part.
GTA Online Free Weapon
Head down to any Ammu-Nation store to claim your free Flare Gun, it’s a surprisingly useful weapon to have.
GTA Online Clothing Unlocks
The Drug Wars DLC is in full swing and if you make friends with the Fooliganz, you can grab some cool clothing unlocks this week:
Ice Vinyl Jacket - Unlock this by completing your first Fooliganz job. Ice Vinyl Cut Jacket - Unlock this by completing your first Fooliganz job. Black Bigness Ski Mask - Unlock by completing 10 Fooliganz jobs. White Bigness Ski Mask - Unlock by completing 10 Fooliganz jobs. LS Smoking Jacket - Unlock by completing 25 Fooliganz jobs. Yellow SN Rooster Revere Collar party shirt - Buy the Acid Lab business upgrade (if you already own this, you’ll automatically get this item.)
Remember, all of these goodies are only around until 12th January and then a brand new set will take their place. So, if you see anything you like then grab your weapons, start your engines and dive into the chaos that is Los Santos.
