GTA Online changes every week. Each Thursday, Rockstar starts a new event week with bonus payouts, discounts, a new podium car at the Diamond Casino, and sometimes a free reward just for logging in. Knowing how it works lets you earn far more in the same play time.
When does the weekly update happen?
The weekly reset happens on Thursday mornings (UTC), usually followed by a Rockstar Newswire post the same day. Bonuses normally run until the following Wednesday. Some events, such as holiday or launch celebrations, run for two or three weeks.
What changes each week
| Feature | What it is |
|---|---|
| 2x / 3x bonuses | Double or triple cash and RP on chosen missions, businesses, or modes |
| Discounts | Money off selected vehicles, properties, and upgrades, usually 30–50% |
| Podium vehicle | A new car to win on the Lucky Wheel at the Diamond Casino |
| Prize Ride | A car you win by completing a challenge at the LS Car Meet |
| Salvage Yard targets | New target vehicles for Salvage Yard robberies |
| Login rewards | Free clothing, liveries, or cash for playing that week |
How to make the most of event weeks
- Check the Newswire on Thursday and look for bonuses on businesses you already own.
- Do the boosted activity first, especially if it is 3x.
- Buy discounted businesses or vehicles you were already planning to get.
- Spin the Lucky Wheel every day for a chance at the podium car.
- Finish the Prize Ride challenge early, before you forget.
What is GTA+?
GTA+ is Rockstar's monthly subscription for GTA Online on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC Enhanced. It gives a monthly GTA$ deposit, free vehicles and properties, extra bonuses, and access to the Rockstar Games Pass library. Members often get bonuses on top of the normal weekly event.
Holiday and special events through the year
Some events come back every year at roughly the same time. Use this calendar to plan when to save money and when to play.
- FebruarySeasonalValentine's DayGangster-themed rewards, the Gusenberg Sweeper, and bonuses on adversary modes.
- MarchContent dropSpring updateRockstar often ships a smaller update or story finale in March, like The Last Dose (2023) and Oscar Guzman Flies Again (2025).
- Late June / JulyMajor updateSummer updateThe year's first big update. Expect a new business, story missions, and many new vehicles over the following weeks.
- July 4 weekSeasonalIndependence DayPatriotic outfits, fireworks, and themed vehicles like the Liberator.
- OctoberSeasonalHalloweenSlasher modes, the Phantom Car, ghost hunting, and spooky rewards.
- Freemode Slasher event at night.
- Jack O' Lantern collectibles for a free mask.
- Halloween-themed adversary modes with bonuses.
- Late NovemberSaleBlack Friday and ThanksgivingSome of the biggest discounts of the year on properties and vehicles.
- DecemberMajor updateWinter update and festive seasonThe big winter update, then snow in Los Santos, free gifts on Christmas and New Year, and holiday bonuses.
- Snow usually falls around Christmas Eve to New Year.
- Free gifts often include fireworks, outfits, and cash.
- Snowballs become a weapon.
Typical bonus levels
| Bonus | How often | Best used on |
|---|---|---|
| 2x cash and RP | Almost every week | Businesses and missions you already run |
| 3x cash and RP | A few times per month | Short activities you can repeat quickly |
| 4x cash and RP | Rare | Adversary modes or new updates at launch |
| 30–50% off | Every week | Planned purchases |
| Free vehicle | Holidays and GTA+ | Log in to claim |
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Article update log
- Added the yearly event calendar, bonus levels table, and three new FAQs.
- First published.
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