Grand Theft Auto V

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action
Developer: Rockstar Games
Release Date: April 14, 2015

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'Grand Theft Auto Online' Adds New Deathmatches With Dynamic Loadouts, 4/20 Celebrations And More

by Rainier on April 20, 2023 @ 11:10 a.m. PDT

Set in the sprawling city of Los Santos and the surrounding area, Grand Theft Auto V delivers a world of unprecedented scale and detail bursting with life, from mountaintops to the depths of the ocean.

When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other.

Switch between the interconnected lives of Michael, Trevor and Franklin as they embark on a series of heists across Los Santos and Blaine County in the biggest, deepest and richest open world experience yet, with game world enhancements that include new wildlife, upgraded weather and damage effects, and an array of new details to discover.

Grand Theft Auto V also comes with Grand Theft Auto Online, the dynamic and ever-evolving online universe for up to 30 players, and includes all existing gameplay upgrades and content released since the launch of Grand Theft Auto Online.

Rise through the ranks to become a CEO of your own criminal empire by trading contraband or form a Motorcycle Club and rule the streets. Pull off daring co-operative Heists, enter adrenaline-fueled Stunt Races, compete in unique Adversary Modes or create your own content to play and share with the entire GTA community.

Two new Deathmatches come to GTA Online this week – Shake Up and Top Marks – each featuring constantly changing loadouts putting a new spin on the classic game of hunt or be hunted.

Plus, it’s high times throughout Southern San Andreas, with double GTA$ and RP on Short Trips, Weed Farm Bonuses, and rare 4/20 clothing and accessories available for completing this week’s objectives. Additionally, Soda fans who missed out on rare Sprunk items during last summer's Sprunk v eCola battle will get a second chance to pick up the Sprunk Varsity Jacket, Sprunk Chute Bag, and Sprunk cap.

Full details include:

  • 2 New Deathmatches: Shake Up and Top Marks
  • Triple GTA$ and RP on new Deathmatches, the Community Series, and Lamar Contact Missions
  • Double GTA$ and RP on Short Trips and RC Bandito Races
  • Doubled Weed Farm Production Speed and supplies paid out for completing Biker Ressupply Missions
  • 30% off all Weed Farms and their Upgrades & Modifications, High-End Apartments
  • 4/20 Rewards:
    • Log in to receive the High Flyer Parachute BagSprunk Chute Bag, and Pastel Green Smoking Jacket
    • Complete any Biker Sell Mission to receive the Sprunk Varsity Jacket
    • Become an Associate or Bodyguard to receive the Sprunk cap
  • This week at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom: The Karin Sultan Classic, Vulcar Nebula Turbo, Progen T20, Dinka Blista Kanjo, and Declasse Mamba
  • On Display at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Lampadati Tigon and Progen Emerus
  • PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S:
    • HSW Premium Test Ride: The Übermacht Sentinel XS
    • HSW Time Trial: East Vinewood — Vespucci Beach
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: Übermacht Revolter
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Win a LS Car Meet Series Race three days in a row to earn the Dominator GTT
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: Pfister Neon, Übermacht Cypher, and Karin Previon
  • 50% off Green Tire Smoke and the Green Space Horror Suit
  • Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the Pfister Neon, Lampadati Tigon, and Vulcar Nebula Turbo
  • This week’s Gun Van Discounts: 10% off Weapons, 15% off Throwables, and 20% off Armor
  • GTA+ Benefits: A free Karin Boor; the Paleto Bay Meth Lab property with a free staff upgrade; Spatter finishes for the Baseball Bat and Knife at the Gun Van; new Dark Blue Pearl and Green Prismatic Pearl Chameleon Paints free at Los Santos Customs; 50% extra GTA$ and RP for completing Acid Lab Sell Missions, and more

Fight It Out in All New Deathmatches With Dynamic Loadouts

The competitive chaos in Los Santos intensifies this week as two new Deathmatches test players’ abilities with changing weaponry. Meanwhile, locals are celebrating 4/20 while distributors stand to gain from bonuses on Weed Farms. Plus, double rewards for completing Short Trips, a selection of new Community Series Jobs, and lots more.

  • Shake Up: Experience Shake Up — a new Free-for-All Deathmatch where each time you kill an opponent or respawn, you get given a different random weapon. Melee weapons (including fists) inflict one-hit kills, so going bare-knuckle could also be a legitimate strategy in a pinch.
  • Top Marks: Introducing Top Marks — an all-new Team Deathmatch where you'll be given a unique loadout — and different radar blip behavior — depending on if your team is tied, winning, or losing. Try not to spend the whole time losing.

Both new Deathmatches are paying out 3X GTA$ and RP all week long.

CELEBRATE 4/20 WITH THESE BONUSES

It’s all going up in smoke this week as reefer madness reaches new highs in Los Santos. Have an out-of-body experience in Short Trips, stack product at your Weed Farm, and collect special accessories and other forms of assorted paraphernalia.

2X GTA$ and RP on Short Trips

Take a hit in the back room of Record A Studios and embark on Short Trips — play as Franklin and Lamar to earn 2X GTA$ and RP.

Weed Farm Bonuses

Professional growers and sellers can take advantage of doubled production speeds at Weed Farms and 2X Supplies paid out for completing Biker Resupply Missions to keep your stash stocked.

Those looking to join the green rush can shop for Weed Farm locations and upgrades (including Equipment, Staff, and Security) for their MC Business — all are 30% off as part of the 4/20 festivities.

Put together a heady outfit by completing any of this week’s objectives to collect rare clothing and accessories that boost your stoner cred, including a selection of refreshing Sprunk gear to satisfy your thirst for merch. 

  • Log in to receive the High Flyer Chute BagSprunk Chute Bag, and Pastel Green Smoking Jacket
  • Complete any Biker Sell Mission to receive the Sprunk Varsity Jacket
  • Become an Associate or Bodyguard to receive the Sprunk cap

3X GTA$ and RP on Lamar Contact Missions

Lamar Davis is an OG of the Los Santos gang scene. Help the living legend out by getting in touch with him using your iFruit — or the Rockstar Created section of the Jobs menu — to complete Lamar Contact Missions and earn 3X the GTA$ and RP all week long.

2X GTA$ and RP on RC Bandito Races

Take the carnage of monster-truck racing and shrink it down to curb height. All RC Bandito Races are paying out 2X GTA$ and RP through April 26.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon Yetarian’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom is jam-packed with coveted rides this week: 

  • Karin Sultan Classic (Sports) 
  • Vulcar Nebula Turbo (Sports Classic, 30% off)
  • Progen T20 (Super)
  • Dinka Blista Kanjo (Compact)
  • Declasse Mamba (Sports Classic)

Take any or all the above for a spin around the block, compare their specs, and cut out the middleman by making a purchase directly from Simeon.

Luxury Autos Showroom
Once you’ve visited Record A Studios, why not venture across the street? Luxury Autos has the Lampadati Tigon (Super, 30% off) and Progen Emerus (Super) available to view up close, compare their stats, and buy one – or both – on the spot.

On The Diamond Casino Podium: Übermacht Revolter
Spin the Lucky Wheel in the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort, and if you’re fortunate, you’ll get an Übermacht Revolter (Sports) delivered to a garage of your choice.

Leave your opponents choking on your smoke by winning any of the Races in the LS Car Meet Series for three days in a row to earn the Dominator GTT (Muscle) as a prize. The LS Car Meet’s Test Track is the perfect place to try out your latest tune-ups, as well as the Pfister Neon (Sports, 30% off), Übermacht Cypher (Sports), and Karin Previon (Coupe) sitting nearby.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

  • Premium Test RideÜbermacht Sentinel XS (Coupe)
  • HSW Time TrialEast Vinewood — Vespucci Beach

3X GTA$ and RP on Community Series

Check out some of the most original and inventive Jobs made using GTA Online's Creator by members of the community, including a rollercoaster inspired Stunt Race, a vehicle Deathmatch for the Weaponized Tampa, and a chaotic football-inspired Capture mode. Earn Triple Rewards in the Community Series, and take a look at the full list of new Jobs below:

  • Steele Rollercoaster by  Rick-420 - A Stunt Race that simulates the thrills and spills of a high-speed roller coaster ride on a citywide scale.
  • THE RED ROOM by  SevensSecret - This racetrack from prolific Job Creator SevensSecret is a love letter to the crimson hue. Beat out your foes to leave them seeing red.
  • DRT Big Fish Canal by  Dirtrash - Weave your way through the Vespucci Canals in this creative high-speed circuit Race. Creator Dirtrash even partially submerged blimps in the canals, their fins poking above the surface of the water like oversized fish.
  • {Dog} Vehicle deathmatch by  Underdogwalker - Shoot it out or climb behind the wheel in this intense Deathmatch set inside a custom-built soccer arena.
  • GTA Football by  Chill_FX - If you’re in the mood for a more traditional football experience, though, protect your goal and score on your opponents at all costs in this custom Capture mode. No referees, no fouls, no cards, no rules.
  • DM Maze by  Karnanake - Mind your corners as you navigate the labyrinth in this high-pressure Deathmatch at close quarters.
  • Black And Yellow by  EggsAndJam - There are several viable strategies in this Deathmatch: Using the map’s verticality to find a perch; swimming underwater to flank your foes; using cover to spring surprise attacks.

GTA+
GTA+ Members get a wide range of new bonuses, benefits, and more through May 10, including: 

  • A free Karin Boor Off-Road vehicle
  • The Paleto Bay Meth Lab, with a free staff upgrade
  • Spatter finishes for the Baseball Bat and Knife at the Gun Van
  • New Dark Blue Pearl and Green Prismatic Pearl Chameleon Paints free at Los Santos Customs
  • 50% extra GTA$ and RP for completing Acid Lab Sell Missions

Plus, a bonus GTA$500,000 delivered upon billing and deposited automatically into your Maze Bank account, and more for just $5.99 a month. For full details, visit the GTA+ website.

DISCOUNTS
In addition to the discounts on Weed Farm locations and their upgrades above, you can put the “high” in High-End Apartments this week by taking 30% off the cost of these plush crash-pads.

Complete your out-of-this-world costume with a smokey getaway: The Green Tire Smoke and the Green Space Horror Suit are both 50% off. The following vehicles are also on sale this week:

  • Pfister Neon (Sports) – 30% off
  • Lampadati Tigon (Super) – 30% off
  • Vulcar Nebula Turbo (Sports Classic) – 30% off

Locate the Gun Van this week to take 10% off the cost of Weapons, 15% off Throwables, and 20% off Armor. GTA+ Membership increases those discounts significantly, and confers 50% off the Service Carbine. See below for this week’s rotating inventory:

Baseball Bat | Knife | Machine Pistol | Machete | Railgun | Heavy Sniper (30% off) | Service Carbine (50% off for GTA+ Members) | Sweeper Shotgun | Molotovs | Proximity Mines | Grenades

Grand Theft Auto V is currently available for PS4, PS5 , Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC.


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