A new GTA Online weekly update is here. All new content, special events, and discounts have been added. This is a great opportunity for those with GTA-modded accounts to take advantage of these updates.
Ranging from races to a new range of robberies 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, smart refreshes each week give 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 (August 28th – September 3rd, 2025)
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 August 28th, 2025, and runs until September 3rd, 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 McTony Robbery: Grotti Itali RSX
- The Duggan Robbery: Annis ZR350
- The Podium Robbery: BF Weevil
Find these vehicles and take them to your Salvage Yard. If you've yet to start 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 – Ron Alternates
- RC Time Trial – Construction Site I
- Time Trial (Regular) – Power Station
- Premium Race – At the Races
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.
Test Track Vehicles
The three test ride vehicles this week in GTA Online are
- Benefactor Feltzer
- Coil Voltic
- Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic
Luxury Autos Car Dealership --
We have two luxury auto car dealership deals this week, i.e., Bravado Banshee GTS & Dinka LSCM Jester RR, located in Rockford Hills.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport
You can check out these five cars for premium deluxe motorsport from Simeon's showroom, i.e.
- Declasse Vamos
- Dewbauchee Rapid GT
- Dewbauchee Seven-70
- Vapid Riata
- Western Zombie Bobber
FIB Priority File
In GTA Online, this week's FIB Priority File is The Black Box File. Priority Files pays out double.
GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges
If you place in the top 5 in a row in the LS Car Meet Race, you will unlock the Übermacht Zion Classic as this week's Prize Ride vehicle. This sedan is valued at $812,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
Premium Test Ride Vehicle
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can test the Declasse Vigero ZX 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 Willard Eudora, which costs $1,250,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos. 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 to "Complete all ten waves of a Survival" to get The Buccaneer Outfit and a $100,000 bonus.
Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Cayo Perico Survival (4x for GTA+)
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Hidden Caches
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Community Combat Series
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Open Wheel Races
GTA Online Discounted Content
This week, the following items are on sale in GTA Online:
Discounts
FREE:
- RUNE Kosatka Cosmetic Modifications
30% off
- RUNE Kosatka Upgrades
- Benefactor Schlagen GT
- Buckingham Alpha-Z1
- Buckingham Nimbus
- Dinka Veto Classic
- Dinka Veto Modern
- Gallivanter Baller ST
- HVY Insurgent Pick-Up
- Karin Hotring Everon
- Kurtz 31 Patrol Boat
- Maibatsu Penumbra FF
- Mammoth Squaddie
- Western Company Annihilator Stealth
Gun Van Content:
Weapons
- El Stricker (30%, GTA+ 30%)
- Service Carbine (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Widowmaker (10%, GTA+ 40%)
- Sniper Rifle (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Flare Gun (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Pool Cue (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Throwables
- Tear Gas (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Molotov (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Grenade (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%)
Other Updates
- New Mode: A brand new mode, Survival on Cayo Perico, is out.
- Free Money: The devs are offering free money as part of a “End of Summer GTA$ Giveaway“. Simply log in and claim $1 million until September 17th, 2025. Also, if you are a GTA+ member, then you will get $2 million
- Free Rewards: You have to log in and claim the Panther Tour Jacket. Also, play Cayo Perico Survival once to get the “I Survived Cayo Perico” Tee.
- Open Wheel Races will be in the Featured Series. Sumo (Remix) has been removed.
- Community Combat Series is playable.
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 Prize Ride comes out every week, so it's worth checking in to get the best possible collection.