Rockstar Games has rolled out another quick server-side patch for GTA Online, released on February 19, 2026 (live as of February 20). This is the second background update in just one week, showing Rockstar’s aggressive stance on maintaining game integrity following the massive “A Safehouse in the Hills” mansion DLC back in December 2025.
The update requires no download — it applies automatically the next time you launch GTA Online. The focus this time? Shutting down several popular exploits that were letting players gain unfair advantages in public sessions.
Full Patch Notes (Confirmed via Community Insider Tez2)
Fixed an issue that caused certain personal vehicles to be blacklisted while matchmaking via On Call in Freemode
Patched “Michael’s Special Ability in MP” glitch
Patched Facility Vehicle God Mode glitch
Patched RC Bandito God Mode glitch
Patched Mansion OTR (Off The Radar) glitch
Patched Mansion Car Dupe glitch
These fixes hit especially hard on god mode exploits involving Facility vehicles and the RC Bandito, which had become a major annoyance in PvP-heavy lobbies. The Mansion Car Dupe and OTR glitches — both tied to the new luxury properties — are also now closed, protecting the in-game economy and fairness for everyone.
One Persistent Annoyance Still Not Fixed
Mansion owners are still dealing with an irritating audio bug introduced by the Lunar New Year lantern decorations. The decorative lanterns create a constant looping fire crackling sound inside your property. Social media has been flooded with complaints, but this one didn’t make the cut in today’s patch. Rockstar is expected to address it in a future update.
Why This Update Matters
Rockstar has now pushed out more than half a dozen patches (background + full downloads) since the mansions dropped. The company appears determined to keep GTA Online stable and cheat-free while players enjoy the new high-end content and seasonal events.
This patch lands right in the middle of the Lunar New Year Event Week (February 19–25, 2026), which features double GTA$ & RP on several businesses, so the timing is perfect — clean sessions while you grind those bonuses.
Quick Tips for Players
Log in and test your Facility vehicles, RC Bandito, and mansion features to confirm the fixes are active.
If you were relying on any of the now-patched glitches… sorry, they’re gone.
Still hearing fire sounds in your mansion? You’re not alone — expect another background update soon.
Rockstar is clearly listening to the community and moving fast. With the game in such an active post-DLC phase, more patches are almost guaranteed in the coming weeks.
Did any of these exploits ruin your sessions before today? How’s the mansion life treating you now that dupes are dead? Let us know in the comments!
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