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The download for The Kortz Center Heist, GTA Online's next major update, has gone live early on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, giving players a head start ahead of its official launch on Tuesday, July 14. As with several previous DLC rollouts, Rockstar Games is letting console players pre-load the update before it actually unlocks — though notably, this option was skipped entirely for the last update, the mansions DLC, likely due to concerns over pre-release leaks. Players can find the pre-load by hea

A major data breach tied to Rockstar Games has spilled the beans on just how much cash GTA Online has raked in since launching in 2013 — and the numbers are staggering. According to freshly leaked financial documents, the multiplayer behemoth has generated over $5 billion in revenue, almost entirely from in-game purchases like Shark Cards and the GTA+ subscription service. The leak, which surfaced on April 14, 2026, stems from a hack by the group ShinyHunters. The hackers reportedly demanded a m

Rockstar Games is ringing in the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) with a fresh week of festivities in GTA Online. Running from February 19th through February 25th, 2026, this event brings festive flair, big money multipliers, sweet vehicle deals, and brand-new content to Los Santos. Whether you're a longtime Los Santos veteran or just logging in for the free goodies, there's something for every player this week. Festive Vibes Hit Los Santos Mansions across the map are decked out with glowing r

Grand Theft Auto Online players are opening their wallets more than ever, even as sales of the base game GTA V show clear signs of slowing down. That's the picture painted by Take-Two Interactive's latest quarterly earnings presentation, delivered to investors on Friday morning. Shark Cards Keep Selling, Even as GTA V's Growth Stalls According to Take-Two, recurring spending in GTA Online — the category that covers Shark Card purchases and other in-game transactions — grew by 3% during the quart

Rockstar Games has rolled out a new background update for GTA Online today, implementing several key fixes and changes without requiring a client-side download. Arriving just ahead of the anticipated Valentine’s Event Week, this server-side patch targets specific exploits and resolves lingering bugs affecting businesses and achievements. Vinewood Club App Disabled for Cayo Perico Prep One of the most notable changes in this update affects GTA+ members. The Vinewood Club App has now been disabled

Rockstar Games has rolled out another major weekly update for GTA Online, running from April 30 through May 6—and this one is a little different. Instead of focusing purely on bonuses and discounts, the spotlight shifts toward player creativity, kicking off a brand-new initiative that could shape the future of the game. 🎮 A New “Community Mission Series” Begins The headline feature this week is the debut of the Community Mission Series, a new content initiative created in collaboration with GTA

The latest GTA Online weekly update is live, and it’s setting the stage for one of the most anticipated additions in the game's history: Mansions. Running from November 13th through November 19th, this event week introduces the first in-game teasers for next month's major DLC update, along with a host of bonuses for executives and VIPs. Mansions Are Finally Coming Rockstar Games has officially begun teasing the next major DLC, which will focus on high-end luxury properties. Construction crews h

Here is a breakdown of everything happening in GTA Online for the event week running from June 4th to June 10th. With an incredibly rare 4x multiplier on the newly added Community Missions, alongside massive payouts for taking down Stash Houses, this is a highly profitable week for players looking to stack cash. New Community Missions & $500k Bonus Rockstar has rotated in seven brand-new Community Missions to the series. If you complete all seven, you will receive a massive $500,000 bonus d

Los Santos is all about the grind this week, and Rockstar has turned the spotlight squarely on the Salvage Yard with some of the strongest multipliers and rewards we've seen in months. Whether you're a seasoned tow-truck operator, a robbery specialist, or just chasing that next big payout, this event week (running March 5th through March 11th) is packed with double (and even 5x) cash, rare vehicles, and fresh liveries. Here's everything you need to know to maximize your week in GTA Online. Salva

This month’s GTA+ event runs from June 11th through July 13th, 2026, for subscribers paying $7.99 / £6.99 / €7.99 a month. This month brings notable quality-of-life updates alongside the usual free vehicles, cosmetics, and bonuses. Free Vehicle & Cosmetics Free Vehicle: The Ocelot Stromberg, which usually costs $2,500,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry. You can claim it for free directly from The Vinewood Car Club. Chameleon Paints: Subscribers get the Teal/Purple Flip Body and Wheel Pain

Rockstar Games has officially confirmed the next major GTA Online update, The Kortz Center Heist, and it's landing sooner than many expected. The developer made the announcement Thursday, laying out release timing and a full breakdown of what players can expect from this summer's DLC after weeks of teasers. What Is The Kortz Center Heist About? The new update pairs players with returning characters Mr. Faber and Raf De Angelis for a high-stakes museum job. The setup involves staking out the Kort

Rockstar Games is celebrating player creativity like never before with the launch of the Community Series Showcase — the first event of its kind in GTA Online. Running from March 26th through April 1st, this week-long event delivers triple rewards on community jobs, huge login bonuses, exclusive unlocks, and massive vehicle discounts. Whether you're grinding for cash or hunting rare liveries, there's something for every player in Los Santos this week. Massive Login & Weekly Rewards Log in an

A new GTA Online update has kicked off, running July 2nd through July 8th, and Rockstar has packed the week with Independence Day-themed rewards, a big vehicle discount list, and the usual rotation of races, dealership stock, and time trials. Here's a rundown of everything happening. Fine Art Collector Program Ahead of next month's Kortz Center Heist update, Rockstar has launched a new promo called the Fine Art Collector Program. Logging in nets players $500,000 GTA$ within 72 hours plus a free

A new GTA Online weekly update has kicked off, bringing Independence Day rewards, steep discounts, and a wave of bonuses ahead of a bigger update on the horizon. This is a shorter event week, running July 9th through July 13th, as Rockstar gears up for The Kortz Center Heist next month. Gameplay Improvements on the Way Rockstar used this week's newswire post to reaffirm its commitment to improving the overall GTA Online experience, citing ongoing efforts around bug fixes, general improvements, a

Rockstar Games has rolled out a new GTA Online Weekly Update to coincide with the launch of The Kortz Center Heist, refreshing the game's rotating content lineup for an Event Week running from July 14th through 22nd. Players heading to the Diamond Casino this week can take a daily spin on the Lucky Wheel for a shot at the Dinka Jester RR, a vehicle valued at $1,970,000 from Legendary Motorsport, with GTA+ members now getting two spins every 24 hours instead of one. Elsewhere, finishing in the to

Rockstar Games has rolled out The Kortz Center Heist, the newest content drop for GTA Online, bringing a fresh multi-stage heist alongside a wave of vehicles, economy tweaks, and bug fixes under Title Update 1.73. A New Heist Built Around Art Theft The headline addition is the Kortz Center Heist itself, centered on a museum robbery at the Kortz Center. To unlock it, players need to buy an Art Studio add-on for an owned Mansion property, purchasable through the in-game Prix Luxury Real Estate sit

Rockstar has kicked off a new GTA Online Weekly Update, and this time the spotlight is firmly on Cayo Perico. Running from July 30th through August 5th, the "Cayo Summer Special" event week reshuffles several recurring modes and sweetens the payouts on the island, while also setting up a bonus stretch for players once the week wraps. Motor Wars Gets a Cayo Perico Twist The headline change this week is the boosted payout structure for Motor Wars, which is running exclusively on Cayo Perico and p

Rockstar has finally confirmed how much players will need to save up for the Art Studio, the new property expansion at the heart of The Kortz Center Heist update, and it's a bigger investment than many expected. The Art Studio Costs $4,700,000 The Art Studio will run players $4,700,000 to acquire, but there are ways to bring that number down significantly. Anyone who reached Tier 3: Elitist status in the Fine Art Collector program before the update dropped qualifies for a $1,000,000 discount. On

Rockstar Games has rolled its GTA Online weekly update into the second half of the Summer Heist Event, and this stretch — running August 6th through 12th — is shaping up to be the more lucrative of the two weeks. The headline draw is the return of the Panther Statue, one of the rarest and most valuable finds in the game, alongside a guaranteed million-dollar giveaway for anyone who simply logs in. The Panther Statue Is Back For players chasing big paydays, this is the week to run The Cayo Peric

Rockstar Games has kicked off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in GTA Online right on time. As of March 12, 2026, players logging into the game are being treated to free login rewards, while two brand-new collectable types—Golden Clovers and Lucky Clovers—have gone live across Los Santos and Blaine County. These festive pick-ups will stay available until April 1, 2026, giving everyone plenty of time to hunt them down and rack up serious cash, RP, and exclusive outfits. Celebrate St. Patrick's

Just days after Rockstar Games announced the disappointing delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 into late 2026, there's a silver lining for PlayStation fans. According to a new, reliable report, Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are set to make their return to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month. This news comes from the well-known and highly accurate leaker "billbil-kun" of Dealabs, who has a near-perfect track record for revealing PS Plus lineups ahead of their official announcement. Here’s wh

Rockstar Games’ blockbuster Grand Theft Auto V (and its massively popular multiplayer component, GTA Online) is once again preparing to exit Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription service. According to the latest update from RockstarINTEL, the game will be removed on April 15, 2026 — exactly one year after it returned to the service. This marks the end of GTA V’s longest-ever stay on Game Pass. The title first re-entered the catalog on April 15, 2025, timed perfectly with the launch of the GTA

Grand Theft Auto V, one of the most popular games in Indonesia, was briefly hit with a “Refused Classification” (RC) rating under the country’s brand-new Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS). The label effectively made the game unavailable for purchase on Steam for Indonesian users earlier this month, sparking widespread confusion and backlash among local gamers. The drama began in the first week of April 2026 when Steam started displaying IGRS age ratings for games in Indonesia. Instead of the e

Even with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI looming on the horizon, its predecessor refuses to fade into obscurity. According to a 2025 streaming report by analytics firm Stream Hatchet, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) was the second most watched game across all live streaming platforms last year, reaffirming its status as a cultural phenomenon more than a decade after its initial release. The Numbers Game In 2025, GTA V accumulated over 1.9 billion hours of watch time across platforms like

Rockstar has kicked off a new GTA+ cycle, and Month 53 is now live for subscribers. Running from August 6th through September 9th, this month's lineup includes a free vehicle, a fresh paint job, member-only discounts, and the usual list of standing perks that come bundled with the $7.99 (£6.99 / €7.99) monthly subscription. The Headline Freebie: Gallivanter Warden The marquee giveaway this month is the Gallivanter Warden, handed out for free exclusively through The Vinewood Car Club. Members ca