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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 Free Drift Vehicle, New Limited-Time Liveries, Drift Tuning Upgrades And Much More

by Rainier on Aug. 14, 2025 @ 8:52 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.

It’s Drift Week in GTA Online, offering players the new Declasse Drift Walton L35 for free alongside other heavily discounted Drift Tuning upgradeable vehicles.

Plus, players on PC Enhanced can now take advantage of the latest NVIDIA driver update bringing DLSS 4 to GTAV and GTA Online, with more events coming soon, including a new Survival mode, Halloween surprises, and a GTA$1M cash giveaway starting next week.

Full details from this week’s update include:

  • Free new drift vehicle: The Declasse Drift Walton L35
  • Drift Tuning Upgrades now available for four new vehicles: The Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire, Annis Hardy, Vapid Dominator FX, and Dinka Chavos V6
  • Free limited-time Painted n’ Shaded drift livery for the Rune Cheburek for completing any Drift Race this week
  • Free Drift Gorilla Green drift livery for completing a Drift Race in the Dinka Jester RR
  • Double GTA$ and RP on the new Community Combat Series
  • Double GTA$, RP, and LS Car Meet Rep on the LS Car Meet Series, while all other sources of LS Car Meet Rep are doubled
  • Weekly Challenge: A GTA$100K bonus for winning three LS Car Meet races this week
  • 50% off LS Car Meet Memberships
  • Premium Deluxe Motorsport Vehicles: The Declasse Drift Walton L35, Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire, Vapid Dominator FX, Annis Hardy, and Dinka Chavos V6
  • Luxury Autos Vehicles: The Invetero Coquette D1 and Bollokan Envisage
  • HSW Premium Test Ride: The Shitzu Hakuchou Drag
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Western Rat Bike, Lampadati Pigalle, and Grotti Cheetah
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 4 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row to win the Karin Calico GTF
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Declasse Weaponized Tampa
  • Discounts: 50% off the Vapid Dominator FX, Declasse Drift Yosemite, and Dinka Chavos V6, plus 30% off Higgins Helitours, the Vapid Dominator ASP, Übermacht Cypher, Karin Futo GTX, Annis ZR350, Annis Remus, RUNE Cheburek, Dinka Jester RR, Karin Sultan RS Classic, Pfister Growler, Karin Vivanite, and Grotti Stinger GT
  • Gun Van Discounts: 30% off the Up-n-Atomizer and 40% off the Precision Rifle (for GTA+ Members)
  • GTA+ Benefits: A free Pegassi Torero XO supercar from The Vinewood Car Club, along with Atomic Racing gear, new Green/Red Flip Chameleon Paints, 50% off Auto Shops and Drift Tuning Upgrades, and more

Drift Week Slides into GTA Online with a Free Vehicle and Street-Ready Upgrades

Los Santos power slides into Drift Week with panache. Claim a brand-new drift vehicle for free and open up a world of corner-hugging precision with Drift Tuning Upgrades on four more rides. Plus, earn race rewards along with doubled payouts across some of Los Santos’ most intense showdowns.

The Drift Tuning Upgrade is now available for the Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire (Muscle), Annis Hardy (Sedan), Vapid Dominator FX (Muscle, 50% off), and Dinka Chavos V6 (Sedan, 50% off) by visiting Hao’s Special Works inside the Los Santos Car Meet, or The Vinewood Club Garage Vehicle Workshop if you’re a GTA+ Member.

All four of these vehicles are currently on display in the Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom — visit Simeon’s outpost to browse, test, and purchase them on the spot. Plus, both the Vapid Dominator FX and Dinka Chavos V6 are available at 50% off this week, making it the perfect time to upgrade your lineup and dial in that perfect drift build. 

Claim a Free Declasse Drift Walton L35 for a Limited Time

The Declasse Drift Walton L35 (Off-Road) is a reimagining of the classic pickup for the drift scene. It boasts an aggressive stance, street style, and a full slate of customization upgrades to match. 

Claim itforfreefrom the Southern San Andreas Super Autos website or get it from Premium Deluxe Motorsport’s showroom with only a small upcharge for some select modifications. But hurry, this special edition leaves the lot on August 27, so grab it now and turn every on-ramp into a playground. 

More Events to Come Including a GTA$ Giveaway

In addition to a free vehicle, look out for a cavalcade of events in GTA Online throughout the remaining summer weeks and into the fall — including a new Survival mode, ghastly Halloween occurrences, and a GTA$1M cash giveaway beginning next week with some extra scratch for GTA+ Members!

LS Car Meet Bonuses

The Los Santos Car Meet is the heart of the city’s racing scene, and rewards can be found in every smoke-filled corner. Compete in the LS Car Meet Series to earn 2X GTA$, RP, and LS Car Meet Rep. All other sources of LS Car Meet Rep are also Doubled — perfect for climbing the ranks and unlocking perks even faster. Plus, win three LS Car Meet races to receive an extra GTA$100,000 for completing the Weekly Challenge.

Not a member yet? LS Car Meet Memberships are 50% off this week, letting you roll into the inner circle at half price. Customize rides, challenge others, and build your rep while earning more for every drift, pass, and photo-finish. 

Get Limited-Time Drift Liveries

Put your drifting skills to work and get rewarded with wraps. Complete any Drift Race to receive the bold Painted n’ Shaded drift livery for the RUNE Cheburek (Sports Classic, 30% off) — an illustrated look for this throwback from behind the Iron Curtain. Take on a Drift Race in the Dinka Jester RR (Sports) to unlock the aggressive Drift Gorilla Green drift livery, designed to stand out on track and in traffic. Drift liveries with be awarded within 72 hours of completion.

2X GTA$ and RP on the New Community Combat Series

Step into a curated collection of player-created Jobs built around gunplay, chaos, and tactical brawls in the Community Combat Series and earn 2X GTA$ and RP through August 20.

This week’s new Job for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Enhanced) is a King of the Hill built around the Up-n-Atomizer — expect just the right amount of chaos as you ascend a construction site to grab a laptop and score points for your team. Check out [Yo] Atomizer KOTH by joining the Community Combat Series from your iFruit or by heading over to Legion Square.

Get 30% Off the Grotti LSCM Cheetah Classic

Elegance meets performance in the custom Grotti LSCM Cheetah Classic (Sports Classic), a refined throwback and perfect addition to any garage or Car Meet lineup that’s available for 30% off this week at Legendary Motorsport. 

Additional Discounts 

  • Higgins Helitours – 30% off
  • Vapid Dominator FX (Muscle) – 50% off
  • Declasse Drift Yosemite (Muscle) – 50% off
  • Dinka Chavos V6 (Sedan) – 50% off
  • Vapid Dominator ASP (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Übermacht Cypher (Sports) – 30% off
  • Karin Futo GTX (Sports) – 30% off
  • Annis ZR350 (Sports) – 30% off
  • Annis Remus (Sports) – 30% off
  • RUNE Cheburek (Sports Classic) – 30% off
  • Dinka Jester RR (Sports) – 30% off
  • Karin Sultan RS Classic (Sports) – 30% off
  • Pfister Growler (Sports) – 30% off
  • Karin Vivanite (SUV) – 30% off
  • Grotti Stinger GT (Sports Classic) – 30% off

Gun Van Inventory and Discounts  

Up-n-Atomizer (30% off) | Precision Rifle (40% off for GTA+ Members) | Compact EMP Launcher | Compact Grenade Launcher | Combat PDW | Pipe Wrench | Molotovs | Proximity Mines | Grenades  

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom 

Declasse Drift Walton L35 (Off-Road) | Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire (Muscle) | Vapid Dominator FX (Muscle, 50% off) | Annis Hardy (Sedan) | Dinka Chavos V6 (Sedan, 50% off)

Luxury Autos Showroom  

Invetero Coquette D1 (Sports Classic) | Bollokan Envisage (Sports)  

Inside the LS Car Meet and More... 

Premium Test Ride (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC [Enhanced]): Shitzu Hakuchou Drag (Motorcycle) 

Prize Ride:Place Top 4 in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row to win the Karin Calico GTF (Sports).  

On the Test Track: Western Rat Bike (Motorcycle) | Lampadati Pigalle (Sports Classic) | Grotti Cheetah (Super) 

The Lucky Wheel: Declasse Weaponized Tampa (Muscle) 

NVIDIA DLSS 4 Update

Players on PC Enhanced can now take advantage of the latest NVIDIA driver update bringing DLSS 4 to GTAV and GTA Online with new Multi Frame Generation for improved performance. Read more about it here.

Anyone who already owns the Legacy version of GTAV and GTA Online for PC can still upgrade to the Enhanced version for free — which offers a wide array of improvements to GTAV on PC, including ray traced ambient occlusion and global illumination, new vehicles and upgrades at Hao’s Special Works (HSW), and much more. 

GTA+

GTA+ Members can claim a free Pegassi Torero XO supercar from The Vinewood Car Club, along with Atomic Racing gear, new Green/Red Flip Chameleon Paints50% off Auto Shops and Drift Tuning Upgrades, and more.

Plus, get GTA$500,000 to bolster your GTA Online bank account every month, a wealth of persistent special benefits, access to classic Rockstar Games titles in the GTA+ Games Library, and more. Visit the GTA+ site to sign up.

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


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