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Rockstar Games is activating a long-anticipated age verification system for GTA Online in Australia, effective Monday, March 9, 2026. This change stems directly from the country's new online safety laws targeting R18+ classified content. Players in Australia logging into GTA Online will now face a mandatory age check before accessing multiplayer lobbies. The requirement was first teased through datamining leaks in mid-2025, with menu screenshots and code strings hinting at an "age block" prompt.

Despite both games being years old and receiving fewer major updates than in their prime, Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Redemption 2 are still pulling in massive player numbers in 2026. New data highlighted by RockstarINTEL shows that Rockstar Games’ online titles remain some of the biggest games in the industry, even as anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI continues to grow. According to Ampere Analysis data shared through The Game Business, GTA Online reached 17.9 million players across

A new GTA Online Weekly Update has arrived, and this time Rockstar is turning two of Los Santos' most iconic fictional beverage brands into rival factions. The Brand War Event Week runs from August 13th through August 20th, and it's stacked with free cosmetics, a new prize vehicle, bonus payouts, and a two-week Twitch Drops promotion tied to the Sprunk-versus-eCola rivalry. Pick a side: Sprunk or eCola The centerpiece of this week's update is a soda-fueled brand war between Sprunk and eCola. Pl

Rockstar Games has fired up the engines for another action-packed GTA Online weekly update, and this one is pure sideways chaos. Drift Week runs from February 26 through March 4, 2026, bringing a brand-new vehicle, fresh drift tuning options, and some of the best bonuses of the year so far. Meet the New Shitzu Keitora – The Unexpected Drift King The headline addition is the Shitzu Keitora, a compact pickup truck that’s surprisingly potent on the tarmac. Priced at $810,000 from Southern San Andre

Rockstar Games is giving players a free pass into Los Santos this week, tying the offer to the launch of GTA Online's newest update, The Kortz Center Heist. The DLC went live on Tuesday, introducing a new heist centered on a lucrative art theft, along with a batch of new vehicles and other additions to the game's ever-expanding roster of content. To mark the occasion, and with GTA 6 drawing closer on the horizon, Rockstar is opening GTA Online up to everyone at no cost. According to a newswire p

Los Santos is getting a serious law enforcement overhaul this week. Rockstar Games has rolled out a fresh GTA Online Event Week packed with new police-themed content, including two high-performance Emergency-class vehicles, expanded Dispatch Work missions, exclusive outfits, and a slate of double-reward activities. The update runs from April 2nd through April 8th, 2026, giving players plenty of time to gear up as the latest additions to the LSPD and FIB fleets hit the streets. New Police Vehicle

Love is in the air in Los Santos, but so is chaos. This week’s GTA Online update kicks off the Valentine’s festivities with a brand-new Adversary Mode, a fresh vehicle for the masses, and a host of romantic (and lucrative) bonuses. Running from February 5th through February 11th, here is everything you need to know about the latest changes in Southern San Andreas. New Content: Deadline Duet & The Pfister Astrale The headline addition this week is a twist on a fan-favorite mode. Deadline Due

Get your engines revving, because this week in GTA Online is all about the Auto Shop. Running from January 22nd through January 28th, 2026, the latest weekly update brings a host of rewards for tuners, double money opportunities, and some high-performance machinery up for grabs. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s event. Weekly Challenge & Rewards This week’s theme is heavily focused on the Auto Shop business. Weekly Challenge: Complete 3 Auto Shop Client Jobs to earn a bo

A brand-new week has kicked off in Los Santos, and Rockstar Games is bringing the heat with the "Money Fronts Special." Running from May 28th through June 3rd, this week is all about washing your dirty cash, claiming a free business, and raking in massive multipliers. Whether you're hitting up the Casino, checking out the latest rides at Simeon’s, or grinding out some money laundering missions, here is a complete breakdown of everything going on in GTA Online this week! Weekly Challenge & Ma

Rev your engines, Los Santos! Rockstar Games is keeping the pedal to the metal with the continuation of the "Motor Madness" event week in GTA Online. Running through May 27th, this week’s update brings massive vehicular discounts, double-money bonuses, rare claimable vehicles, and a slew of exclusive clothing rewards. Here is your complete breakdown of everything happening in GTA Online this week. Gameplay Adjustments Before diving into the weekly bonuses, it is worth noting that Rockstar has re

A new GTA Online weekly update has kicked off, and Rockstar Games is rolling out a fresh batch of rewards, cash bonuses, discounts, and more. Here's everything happening in GTA Online during this Event Week, running from June 25th through July 1st. Fine Art Collector Program Ahead of next month's The Kortz Center Heist update, Rockstar has launched the Fine Art Collector Program, offering a tiered set of rewards for players who log in and play: Log in to receive GTA$500,000 within 72 hours, plus

Rockstar Games has rolled out a fresh weekly update for GTA Online, kicking off an exciting Event Week packed with rewards, bonuses, discounts, and teasers for the upcoming The Kortz Center Heist update next month. This week's highlight is the new Fine Art Collector Program, designed to build hype and give players early access to exclusive goodies ahead of the big heist. Fine Art Collector Program: Claim Rare Treasures Ahead of the Kortz Center Heist, Rockstar has introduced the Fine Art Collect

Rockstar Games has kicked off a high-octane weekly update in GTA Online, themed around Motor Madness. Running from May 14th through May 20th, this event celebrates Los Santos’ car culture with boosted payouts on races, hefty vehicle discounts, exclusive rewards, and plenty of opportunities to expand your garage. Login and Purchase Rewards (Available Through May 27th) Log in this week to claim the Rockstar Helmet for free. Additional stylish rewards are available for vehicle purchases: Buy any ve

Rockstar Games is celebrating 4/20 in style with a full week of weed-themed chaos, high payouts, and fresh content dropping in GTA Online starting tomorrow, April 16th, and running through April 22nd, 2026. If you’ve been waiting to fire up your businesses, test your survival skills while baked, or score some exclusive 420 gear, this is the week to log in. Brand-New 420 Modes and Maps The highlight of the week is the debut of Stoner Survival, a brand-new survival mode where players fight off wav

The latest GTA Online weekly update is live, bringing a fresh set of activities, rewards, and discounts to Los Santos. Running from January 29th through February 4th, this event week introduces new Odd Jobs, brings back a classic motorcycle, and offers lucrative bonuses for players looking to grind. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s update. New Odd Jobs and Rewards Rockstar has expanded the "Odd Jobs" roster with three new roles: Forklift Operator, Firefighter, and Paper R

Rockstar Games is keeping the law enforcement theme rolling in GTA Online with another stacked Weekly Update. This Event Week, running April 9th through April 15th, brings fresh police vehicles, limited-time outfits, hefty discounts on emergency vehicles, and a host of double-and-triple reward opportunities. Whether you’re a dedicated bounty hunter or just love cruising in a fresh set of lights and sirens, there’s plenty to dive into this week. Future Content Tease Before we jump into this week’

A fresh GTA Online Weekly Update has kicked off in the wake of The Kortz Center Heist content drop, rotating in new vehicles, heist targets, and bonuses for the week running July 23 through 29. New Vehicles Two new rides anchor this week's update. Law enforcement roleplayers and pursuit-vehicle collectors can now pick up the Police Pegassi Ingus Pursuit/Interceptor for $4,376,250 at Warstock Cache & Carry. Meanwhile, the Grotti Veleno GT has opened up to the general player base, priced at $

Rockstar Games has launched this week’s GTA Online update with a strong focus on Nightclubs. From May 7th to May 13th, players can take advantage of major bonuses on nightclub income, missions, and popularity, along with hefty property discounts and vehicle rewards. Nightclub Bonuses (Main Highlight) 2x GTA$ on Nightclub Daily Income 2x GTA$, RP & Goods on Yohan’s Nightclub Goods Missions 2x GTA$, RP & Popularity on Business Battles 2x GTA$, RP & Popularity on Nightclub Managemen

Rockstar Games has dropped a massive weekly update for GTA Online this week, blending festive St. Patrick’s Day content with the debut of the Community Series Showcase—a three-week event honoring player-created jobs. Running from March 12 through March 18, this “Showcase Special” packs in login bonuses, triple payouts, free vehicles, and more. Here’s everything you need to know to maximize your time in Los Santos. St. Patrick’s Day Festivities (Through March 25) Get into the green spirit! Log in

Rockstar Games is keeping the vibes high in Los Santos as the LD Organics Presents: The 420 Event enters its second and final week. Running from Thursday, April 23rd through Wednesday, April 29th, this themed update delivers massive payout multipliers, hefty discounts, and plenty of ways to enjoy the chill side of GTA Online. Peyote Plants remain scattered across the map, letting players transform into a variety of land and water animals for some chaotic fun. Subscribers to the Rockstar Propagan

The latest GTA Online weekly update has just gone live, and Rockstar Games is bringing some global football flair directly into Los Santos. To celebrate the kickoff of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this event week—running from June 11th through June 17th—features limited-time tournament cosmetics, an absolute avalanche of cash multipliers, and deep discounts on corporate real estate. ⚽ Kickoff Rewards & Free Cosmetics If you want to show your love for the beautiful game, unlocking this week’s ex

Rockstar Games has officially unveiled the Fine Art Collector Program, a new incentive initiative launching in GTA Online on June 18, 2026. Designed to build hype and reward players in the lead-up to the major July update The Kortz Center Heist, the program offers tiered rewards ranging from cash bonuses and free vehicles to exclusive mansion upgrades and decorative art pieces. What Is the Fine Art Collector Program? The program ties directly into the upcoming Kortz Center Heist, which lets play

Rockstar Games is surprising GTA Online players with a generous, no-strings-attached cash bonus promotion delivered straight to select inboxes. Announced via targeted emails from Rockstar Propaganda on February 19, 2026, the offer lets players collect up to GTA$1,500,000 simply by completing sell missions over the next three weeks. This comes at the perfect time following the December 2025 “A Safehouse in the Hills” update, which introduced luxurious new mansion properties. The bonus money is cl

Rockstar Games has quietly rebalanced GTA Online's economy alongside the launch of The Kortz Center Heist, and the changes aren't all good news for veteran heisters. Cash rewards for most of the game's existing multi-stage heists have been reduced, a move that data miners and community trackers spotted almost immediately after the update went live. What's Changed According to figures uncovered by dataminers PLTytus and Lucas7yoshi_RS, the payout reductions hit a wide range of GTA Online's older

Twelve years after its initial launch, Rockstar Games is offering a free trial for Grand Theft Auto Online on current-gen consoles. For a limited time, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can jump into GTA Online without needing an active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription. The free trial period was officially confirmed by Rockstar and is set to run from November 11th through November 17th. The move was first spotted by community members who noticed the subscription require