New content just dropped! GTA Online weekly update is here, where you get new content, special events, and extra discounts. This is a great opportunity for those with GTA-modded accounts to take advantage of these updates.
This weekly update offers a new range of robberies and missions to complete. The weekly updates for Rockstar Games' live-service title continue to inject a breath of fresh air into Los Santos as attention starts moving to the next wave of GTA 6 information. Though it's not always substantial, new content drops and smart refreshes occur each week, giving you something to chase.
Grand Theft Auto Online has cemented itself as one of the biggest games for a reason. So, if you're looking to play the game this week, here's what you need to know.
GTA Online Weekly Update Release Time (January 8th – January 14th, 2026)
The GTA Online weekly update goes live every Thursday morning at:
- East Coast US: 5 am (EST)
- West Coast US: 2 am (PST)
- UK: 10 am (GMT)
- Europe: 11 am (CET)
The GTA online event starts on January 8th and runs until January 14th, refreshed with a wealth of content, ranging from new challenges to a wave of new discounts and events that you should take advantage of.
Highlighted below is everything that you need to know about this awesome new update.
Salvage Yard Robberies
This week's GTA Online Salvage Yard Robberies are:
- The Gangbanger Robbery: Överflöd Autarch
- The McTony Robbery: Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire
- The Podium Robbery: Dinka Blista Kanjo
Find these vehicles and take them to your Salvage Yard. If you've not started this, purchase the Salvage Yard from Maze Bank Foreclosures.
GTA Online Time Trials This Week
HSW Time Trial
This week’s HSW Time Trial is from East Vinewood to Vespucci Beach.
- HSW Time Trial – Pacific Bluffs
- RC Time Trial – Cypress Flats
- Time Trial (Regular) – Fort Zancudo
- Premium Race – Route 68
Special Works Time Trials are only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as part of the next-gen version of GTA 5/Online.
Also, check out the GTA Online Money Fronts Update
Test Track Vehicles
The three test ride vehicles this week in GTA Online are
- Benefactor XLS
- Dinka Jester
- Enus Stafford
Luxury Autos Car Dealership
We have two luxury car dealerships located in Rockford Hills deal of the week is Pfister X-Treme & Vapid FMJ MK V.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport
You can check out these five cars for premium deluxe motorsport from Simeon's showroom, i.e.
- Canis Seminole
- Dewbauchee Exemplar
- Invetero Coquette BlackFin
- Vapid Retinue
- Western Wolfsbane
FIB Priority File
In GTA Online, this week's FIB Priority File is The Fine Art File. Priority Files pays out double.
GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges
If you place in the top 2 for 4 days in the LS Car Meet Race, you will unlock the Maxwell Vagrant as this week's Prize Ride vehicle. This sedan is valued at $2,214,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
Premium Test Ride Vehicle
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can test the Pfister Astron Custom as a premium test ride vehicle this week.
New GTA Online Podium Vehicle
At the casino, take your daily spin with the lucky wheel for your chance to win the Übermacht Rebla GTS, which costs $1,175,000 from Legendary Motorsport. GTA+ members will receive 2 spins every 24 hours.
- Read More: Learn how to register as a VIP in GTA Online
GTA Online Weekly Challenge
This week's GTA Online Weekly Challenge is "Complete 3 Hands On Car Wash Legal Jobs" to get the GTA $100,000 bonus and the Diamond Strike Vest.
Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities
- 4x GTA$ and RP on HSW Race Series
- 3x GTA$ and RP on Legal Money Fronts (Hands On Car Wash, Higgins Helitours, Smoke on the Water)
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Operation Paper Trail (4x for GTA+ Members)
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Counterfeit Cash Sell Missions (Biker Business and Nightclub Goods)
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Hasta La Vista
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Community Combat Series
GTA Online Discounted Content
This week, the following items are on sale in GTA Online:
FREE
- Hands-On Car Wash Property
40% off
- Counterfeit Cash Factories
- Counterfeit Cash Factories Upgrades and Modifications
30% off
- Buckingham Maverick
- Dinka Sugoi
- Gallivanter Baller ST
- Grotti Brioso 300
- Grotti LSCM Cheetah Classic
- HVY Chernobog
- JoBuilt Hauler Custom
- Nagasaki Buzzard Attack Chopper
- Prison Bus
- Vapid Clique Wagon
- Western Reever
Gun Van Content:
Weapons
- Stun Gun (10%, GTA+ 30%)
- Military Rifle (50%, GTA+ 50%)
- Service Carbine (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Vintage Pistol (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Homing Launcher (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Vintage Pistol (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Battle Axe (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Throwables
- Proximity Mine (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Molotov (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Pipe Bomb (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Body Armor
- Super Light Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Light Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Standard Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Heavy Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Super Heavy Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
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Other Updates and Rewards
- Free Business: Rockstar has offered the Hands-On Car Wash Property for free in GTA Online this week. This will open up new avenues for in-game money-making.
- Linking Bonus: If you link your Discord account with your Rockstar Games account, then you will receive GTA$500,000.
So, there you have it. Those are all of the Grand Theft Auto Online weekly rewards for now! But if you want to make your mark in Los Santos, you can learn how to register as a CEO. Alternatively, you could learn how to get a GTA Online Nightclub.
However, how you live your life in Los Santos is up to you, but watch your back as enemies can attack at any time. A new one comes out every week, so it's worth checking in to get the best possible collection.