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 Bonuses on Drag Races and Auto Shop Client Jobs, Lunar New Year Festivities Continue, and More

by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2025 @ 9:10 a.m. PST

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.

Los Santos’ skilled drivers will be handsomely rewarded this week, with Drag Races dishing out double the usual GTA$ and a GTA$100,000 bonus awaiting those who participate in two Drag Races.

In the meantime, Lunar New Year celebrations continue, offering boosts to the new Lunar New Year Stunt Races, a limited-time themed livery, an array of gifts for logging in, and discoverable Yuanbao collectibles leading to a Gold Snake Santo Capra Outfit.

Full details from this week’s update include:

  • Double GTA$ and RP on Drag Races and Drop Zone
  • Double GTA$ on Auto Shop Client Jobs
  • Triple LS Car Meet Reputation 
  • Black Square Shades and a GTA$100,000 bonus for completing one Dispatch Work Job 
  • Lunar New Year Rewards (available through February 12):   
    • Double GTA$ and RP on the new Lunar New Year Stunt Races 
    • A limited-time Lunar New Year livery for the Maibatsu Penumbra FF for participating in one of the new Stunt Races
    • The Black Snake Yogarishima Outfit, Red Serpent Leather Jacket, Snake Soul Pendant, Snake King Pendant, Red Snake Soul Cap and Gray Snake King Cap for logging in
    • Collect all 36 Yuanbao to receive the Gold Snake Santo Capra Outfit 
  • Weekly Challenge: Participate in two Drag Races to receive GTA$100,000
  • Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The Progen GP1 (Super, 30% off), Coil Voltic (Super), Enus Cognoscenti Cabrio (Coupe), Dewbauchee Massacro (Racecar) (Sports), and Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports, 30% off) 
  • Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Übermacht Niobe (Sports) and Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible (Muscle)
  • HSW Premium Test Ride: The Annis Euros X32 (Coupe)
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in a row to win the Pfister Comet SR (Sports)
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Pfister 811 (Super, 30% off), Vapid Riata (Off-Road), and Shitzu Hakuchou (Motorcycle)
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Gallivanter Baller ST-D (SUV)
  • Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Military Rifle, 40% off the Stun Gun for GTA+ Members and a free El Strickler Military Rifle for GTA+ Members 
  • 30% off Auto Shop Properties, their Upgrades and Modifications
  • Vehicle Discounts: 30% off the Progen GP1 (Super), Pfister 811 (Super), Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports), Karin Hotring Everon (Sports), Vapid Dominator ASP (Muscle), Obey Tailgater S (Sedan), Vulcar Warrener HKR (Sedan), and Annis Remus (Sports), and JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater (Plane)
  • GTA+ Benefits: A free Vapid Dominator GT (Muscle), along with new Chameleon Paints, 2X Rewards on Priority FIB Files, and more

Get Double GTA$ and RP on Drag Races and 2X GTA$ on Auto Shop Client Jobs

Time your upshifts precisely, avoid high-speed collisions, and power to victory in Drag Races, dishing out 2X GTA$ and RP this week — on top of the recently boosted payouts for these races as part of GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage.

To sweeten the pot even further, participating in any two Drag Races will complete the Weekly Challenge and earn you an extra GTA$100,000.

3X LS Car Meet Reputation

At the LS Car Meet, your net worth means little without the street cred to back it up. Make a name for yourself with Tripled Reputation for all eligible LS Car Meet activities, including the aforementioned Drag Races, through February 5.

In addition to GTA$ bonuses awarded each time you level up, earning LS Car Meet Reputation unlocks a vast collection of racing-themed rewards, including clothing in the mod shop, special liveries, vehicle Trade Price discounts, wheels, and more.

2X GTA$ on Auto Shop Client Jobs

Keeping an above-board Auto Shop running means completing Client Jobs — modifying customer vehicles to their desired specifications and delivering them for extra cash — to earn double the usual GTA$ this week.

Lunar New Year Celebrations

Continue to celebrate the Year of the Snake in GTA Online with the following auspicious activities and occurrences, available through February 12:

  • Play anytime this week to receive the Black Snake Yogarishima OutfitRed Serpent Leather JacketSnake Soul PendantSnake King PendantRed Snake Soul Cap, and Gray Snake King Cap.
  • Flood your engine with Nitrous under a sky filled with fireworks and lanterns in new Lunar New Year Stunt Races, now part of the Stunt Race Series — play any of the LNY Stunt Races to get 2X GTA$ and RP and also receive the Lunar New Year limited-time livery for the Maibatsu Penumbra FF (Sports).
  • Invite wealth and prosperity into your life with Yuanbao Collectibles — discover all 36 to receive the Gold Snake Santo Capra Outfit.

2X GTA$ and RP on Drop Zone

Jump out of a hovering Cargobob, link up with your teammates, and hold on to a small scrap of territory for dear life: Drop Zone returns to the Featured Series this week, bringing with it Double Rewards to all competitors.

Dispatch Work Bonus Gift

Complete one Dispatch Work Job for Vincent Effenburger this week to receive the Black Square Shades and GTA$100,000 — awarded within 72 hours of completion. To get started, get behind the wheel of an owned Law Enforcement Vehicle and follow the prompt.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Simeon’s built a storied career out of surrounding himself with the very best automobiles money can buy. Peruse his showroom this week to purchase any (or all) of the featured vehicles directly from the dealership floor:

  • Progen GP1 (Super, 30% off)
  • Coil Voltic (Super)
  • Enus Cognoscenti Cabrio (Coupe)
  • Dewbauchee Massacro (Racecar) (Sports)
  • Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports, 30% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom and More...

Pull up to the Luxury Autos window display in Rockford Hills for a closer look at this week’s offerings: the Übermacht Niobe (Sports) and Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible (Muscle).

Hao’s been tinkering under the hood of the Annis Euros X32 (Coupe) and transformed it into a fearsome contender and this week’s Premium Test Ride. Visit Hao’s Special Works inside the LS Car Meet on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S to get a closer look.

Place Top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in row to win this week’s Prize Ride: the Pfister Comet SR (Sports). Elsewhere, the Pfister 811 (Super, 30% off), Vapid Riata (Off-Road), and Shitzu Hakuchou (Motorcycle) eagerly await drivers for freestyle or competitive spins around the columns of the Test Track.

Spin the wheel to take a shot at winning this week’s Lucky Wheel jackpot: the Gallivanter Baller ST-D (SUV), on display inside the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort.

DISCOUNTS

Take over the automotive underground or make clean money hand over fist by purchasing an Auto Shop and outfit it with various Upgrades and Modifications, including extra vehicle lifts to maximize income from Client Jobs — all 30% off this week.

Put the mod bay to good use by shopping for any of the following vehicles on sale — except the Velum 5-Seater, you’ll need a Hangar for that...

  • Auto Shop Properties – 30% off
  • Auto Shop Property Upgrades and Modifications – 30% off
  • Progen GP1 (Super) – 30% off
  • Pfister 811 (Super) – 30% off
  • Dinka Jester (Racecar) (Sports) – 30% off
  • Karin Hotring Everon (Sports) – 30% off
  • Vapid Dominator ASP (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Obey Tailgater S (Sedan) – 30% off
  • Vulcar Warrener HKR (Sedan) – 30% off
  • Annis Remus (Sports) – 30% off
  • JoBuilt Velum 5-Seater (Plane) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts

El Strickler Military Rifle (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only, free for GTA+ Members) | Military Rifle (30% off) | Stun Gun (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Marksman Rifle | SMG | Switchblade | Molotovs | Sticky Bombs | Proximity Mines | Armor

Claim a free Vapid Dominator GT (Muscle) with GTA+ Membership, as well as the LS Panic Varsity Jacket and Cap. Plus, new Chameleon Paints, 2X Rewards on Priority FIB Files, and more.

GTA+

Members also get access to the 100-vehicle storage capacity of The Vinewood Club Garage, complete with a Vehicle Workshop that includes access to Hao’s Special Works Upgrades, Benny's Conversions, Drift Tuning, and more. Visit the GTA+ site to learn more.

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


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