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 Alien Abduction, Free Masks and Tees And More

by Rainier on Oct. 31, 2024 @ 8:55 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.

The alien invasion over the Los Santos skyline reaches its dramatic conclusion this week: Abducted players who team up to escape from the basement under Fort Zancudo will earn The Shocker weapon, GTA$, RP, and UFO-themed clothing.

Plus, players can take part in a limited-time Business Battle this week, competing to steal parts of a crashed UFO seized by Merryweather agents for testing.

Full details from this week’s update include: 

  • Successfully escaping alien clutches in the UFO Abduction will reward players with The Shocker, GTA$, RP, plus Green and White UFO Boxer Shorts
  • Double GTA$ and RP on Alien Survivals and Judgement Day
  • Double GTA$ on Street Dealer Sales
  • Weekly Challenge: Winning any two Adversary Modes will earn players the Orange Flaming Skull Mask in addition to GTA$100,000
  • The Halloween Spooky Tee, the Halloween Chute Bag, and the Red Flaming Skull Mask for playing GTA Online anytime this week
  • Dia de Muertos Gifts: The Maritime Calaca Mask, Royal Calaca Mask, Romance Calaca Mask, and Floral Calaca Mask, plus the Día de Muertos Tee for playing anytime this week
  • Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The BF Weevil (Compact, 30% off), Albany Lurcher (Muscle, 30% off), Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic, 30% off), Enus Super Diamond (Sedan, 50% off), and Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic, 30% off)
  • Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Pfister Comet Safari (Sports) and Ocelot Ardent (Sports Classic)
  • HSW Premium Test Ride: The Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super)
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: The Bravado Gauntlet Classic (Muscle), awarded to players who place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row.
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Ocelot XA-21 (Super), Declasse Vamos (Muscle, 50% off), and Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports, 50% off)
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Dinka Sugoi (Sports)
  • Free Skull Tattoos and Sugar Skull Face Paints
  • Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Up-n-Atomizer and 40% off the Widowmaker (for GTA+ Members)
  • Discounts: 50% off Monster Masks, the Declasse Vamos (Muscle), Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports), and Enus Super Diamond (Sedan), plus 30% off the Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic), Albany Lurcher (Muscle), Albany Brigham (Muscle), Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic), LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle), Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan), Vulcar Warrener HKR (Sedan), Lampadati Tropos Rallye (Sports), and BF Weevil (Compact)
  • GTA+ Benefits: Extra rewards on Lost vs Damned and Judgement Day, a free HVY Nightshark (Off-Road) wrapped in the limited-time Skulls livery, a Demon Biker Jacket, and more

Escape Alien Abduction in GTA Online This Halloween

Trick-or-treaters, beware! This Halloween, reports of abductions are at a new high. The UFOs above the city’s skyline are seizing unsuspecting citizens and dropping them in a dark, locked basement under Fort Zancudo with up to three other unfortunate souls. Look for clues to restore the power and escape with body and mind intact.

In other unexplained aerial phenomena, Merryweather’s hauled a crashed UFO to Fort Zancudo for testing. Work together to take out Merryweather’s agents and then turn your weapons on each other to see who gets to claim the spaceship’s parts and deliver them to Omega’s shack in this limited-time Business Battle.

There are also gifts for Halloween and Día de Muertos, bonuses on Judgement DayAlien Survivals, and Street Dealer Sales. Plus, slay zombies in the Ludendorff Cemetery Survival through November 6 before Halloween season ends.

Escape Abduction to Get The Shocker

Successfully escaping alien clutches in the UFO Abduction will reward you with The Shocker — a less-than-lethal device to incapacitate targets without risk of mortal injury (great for taking down Bounty Targets). Plus, earn GTA$ and RP for your efforts, alongside returning Green and White UFO Boxer Shorts for being abducted.

Halloween Gifts

Don’t get caught without a costume: play GTA Online anytime this week to receive the Halloween Spooky Tee, the Halloween Chute Bag, and the Red Flaming Skull Mask.

2X GTA$ and RP on Alien Survivals

Take part in the mystery of Project 4808 in the Alien Survival Series by playing as an extraterrestrial fighting off the combined forces of NOOSE, the FIB, and the Marines, dishing out Double Rewards through November 6.

2X GTA$ on Street Dealer Sales

Complete hand-to-hands in Street Dealers Sales and you’ll earn 2X GTA$ through November 6.

2X GTA$ and RP on Judgement Day

Bring the doom in Judgement Day, where a team of Sanctus Riders target a group of Hunted. Killing any Rider will bring fallen teammates back from beyond the grave. Both sides reap 2X GTA$ and RP — with the payday doubling to 4X for GTA+ Members. Jump into the action at the Featured Series blip in Legion Square.

Winning any two Adversary Modes will complete the Weekly Challenge, landing you the Orange Flaming Skull Mask in addition to the GTA$100,000 prize.

Día de Muertos Gifts

Celebrate Día de Muertos in style. Playing GTA Online anytime this week will get you the Maritime Calaca MaskRoyal Calaca MaskRomance Calaca Mask, and Floral Calaca Mask, plus the Día de Muertos Tee.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Even Simeon’s gotten into the Halloween spirit, curating a selection of ghoulish rides (all on sale): 

  • BF Weevil (Compact, 30% off)
  • Albany Lurcher (Muscle, 30% off)
  • Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic, 30% off)
  • Enus Super Diamond (Sedan, 50% off)
  • Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic, 30% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom

This week, the Pfister Comet Safari (Sports) and Ocelot Ardent (Sports Classic) behind the Luxury Autos showroom’s glass display are both sporting limited-time Skulls liveries. Visit Rockford Hills to get a closer look, compare specs, and purchase either (or both) directly.

Other Vehicle Offerings This Week

Premium Test Ride (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only): Pegassi Weaponized Ignus (Super)

Prize Ride: Bravado Gauntlet Classic (Muscle), awarded to players who place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row.

On the Test Track: the Ocelot XA-21 (Super), Declasse Vamos (Muscle, 50% off), and Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports, 50% off)

The Lucky Wheel: Dinka Sugoi (Sports)

Halloween Discounts and More…

  • Skull Tattoos – FREE
  • Sugar Skull Face Paints – FREE
  • Monster Masks – 50% off
  • Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic) – 30% off
  • Albany Lurcher (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Albany Brigham (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic) – 30% off
  • LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle) – 30% off
  • Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan) – 30% off
  • Vulcar Warrener HKR (Sedan) – 30% off
  • Lampadati Tropos Rallye (Sports) – 30% off
  • BF Weevil (Compact) – 30% off
  • Declasse Vamos (Muscle) – 50% off
  • Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports) – 50% off
  • Enus Super Diamond (Sedan) – 50% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

Machete Battle Rifle | Widowmaker (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Up-n-Atomizer (30% off) | Unholy Hellbringer Vintage Pistol Proximity Mines | Pipe Bombs Sticky Bombs Armor

GTA+ 

GTA+ Members get bonuses on Halloween Adversary Modes, including 2X GTA$ and RP on Lost vs Damned and 4X GTA$ and RP on Judgement Day. Other GTA+ benefits include a free HVY Nightshark (Off-Road) wrapped in the limited-time Skulls livery, a Demon Biker Jacket, and more.

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


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