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 (January 9 - January 15, 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 January 9, 2025 update, which runs until January 15, refreshed 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 Duggan Robbery: Pegassi Zentorno
- The Gangbanger Robbery: Albany Roosevelt Valor
- The Cargo Ship Robbery: Bravado Greenwood
Find these vehicles and take them to your Salvage Yard. If you're 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) – Cypress Flats
- Premium Race – Down the Drain
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
- Bravado Verlierer
- Coil Raiden
- LCC Avarus
Luxury Autos Car Dealership
We have two luxury auto car dealership deals this week, i.e., Benefactor Vorschlaghammer & Vapid Firebolt ASP. You can get them from the Rockford Hills.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport
You can check out these five cars for premium deluxe motorsport from Simeon's showroom i.e.
- Benefactor XLS
- Dewbauchee Massacro
- Dewbauchee Rapid GT Cabrio
- LCC Innovation
- Western Rat Bike
FIB Priority File
In GTA Online the FIB Priority File of this week is The Project Breakaway File. Priority Files pay out double.
GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges
If you place in the top 2 in the LS Car Meet Race for 2 days in a row, you will unlock the Vapid Caracara 4×4 as this week's Prize Ride vehicle. This sedan is worth $875,000 from Legendary Motorsport.
Premium Test Ride Vehicle
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can test the Vapid Firebolt ASP 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 Declasse Impaler LX which costs $1,465,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
- 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 "Create a Job in the Creator" to get a $100,000 bonus.
Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities
You can get bonus GTA$ and RP from the following activities this week:
- 3x GTA$ and RP on Community Series
- 2x GTA$ and RP on FIB File Mission Challenges
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Random Transform Races
GTA Online Discounted Content
This week, the following items are on sale in GTA Online:
Gun Van Content:
Weapons
- El Strickler Military Rifle (10%, FREE for GTA+)
- Railgun (10%, GTA+ 30%)
- Compact EMP Launcher (30%, GTA+ 30%)
- Precision Rifle (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Precision Rifle (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Widowmaker (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Widowmaker (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Throwables
- Proximity Mine (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Pipe Bomb (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Sticky 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%)
Discounts
50% off:
- Benefactor XLS
- Dewbauchee Massacro
30% off:
- Coil Raiden
- Declasse Tulip M-100
- Declasse Walton L35
- Dinka Veto Modern
- Karin Calico GTF
- Pegassi Reaper
- Pegassi Tempesta
- Penaud La Coureuse
- Toundra Panthere
- Western Company Besra
Returned and Removed Content
- Unknown/Known Transform Races has returned with double money and RP.
- Trap Door mode has been removed.
- They have also added a new weapon El Strickler Military Rifle, which was previously available for GTA+ members but now is purchasable from the Gun Van for $590,750 (10% discount from $695,000).
- The Vapid Firebolt ASP has also been added in this update. This off-road vehicle can be purchased from Southern San Andreas Super Autos Vehicles for $1,894,500.
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.