Getting started in GTA Online can feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to begin. As a new player, your main goal should be stacking cash fast. Money lets you buy cars, weapons, properties, and unlocks awesome content like heists and missions. This list covers the simplest, quickest, and most fun ways to earn money. Some methods pay better but can be dull, while others are more enjoyable but less lucrative. Choose what suits your style and how you want to play.

1. Shark Cards

If you’ve got real-world cash to spare, buying Shark Cards is the fastest way to get rich in GTA Online. However, once you unlock the Cayo Perico Heist, you won’t need them. If you go this route, bank your money right away—losing it to a mugger would sting bad.

2. Import/Export

Import/Export offers the highest payouts but comes with a steep startup cost. From your CEO terminal, buy high-end vehicles, track them down, and deliver them to a warehouse. It’s straightforward but tough, as NPCs and players can damage or destroy the cars, eating into your profits. Stick to quiet servers and bring friends for backup to make the most money.

3. Trafficking Illegal Goods

With the Finance and Felony DLC, you can get into shady business if you’ve got $1,500,000 to kick things off. Buy a corporate office, hire employees, and use your CEO terminal to steal and store goods in a warehouse. Bigger warehouses lead to bigger payouts when you sell. Run these missions in empty servers, as other players might try to sabotage you.

4. VIP Missions

The Executives and Other Criminals DLC brought VIP and Bodyguard roles that can compete with heists for cash. Grab your friends, hire them as bodyguards, and dive into these missions. It’s not the quickest way to earn, but it’s super fun, and having a good time matters when you’re grinding.

5. The Cayo Perico Heist

This heist is a game-changer because you can do it solo. You’ll need a Kosatka submarine ($2,200,000), which is pricey, but it pays off. A stealth run can earn you at least $1,000,000 per heist, and up to $1,500,000 if you nab the Pink Diamond. The catch? It has a 2.5-hour cooldown and takes a bit to complete.

6. Heists

Heists are a big deal, but you need a high-end apartment ($200,000) to host one. You can join heists at any level, though. The five standard heists give a first-time bonus, making them worth a shot. Later heists, like Doomsday or Diamond Casino, pay better and are more fun to replay. Teamwork and mics are crucial, but payouts get split among the crew.

7. Become a Bodyguard

Getting hired as a Bodyguard for a VIP is a great way to earn over time. It’s fun, especially if your VIP has cool cars to cruise in while you watch their back. You’ll make $5,000 every 15 minutes, plus bonuses from jobs and challenges you do together. If your VIP is driven and knows the game, this can be a steady hustle.

8. Daily Activities

Daily Activities are quick and easy. Hit up G’s Cache at a random spot each day for a solid cash and RP boost. Spinning the Lucky Wheel at the Diamond Casino is even better—you can score cash, chips, clothes, or a vehicle once every 24 hours. These are fast enough to fit into a busy schedule.

9. Daily Objectives

Daily Objectives are three short tasks that pay $25,000 when completed. They’re quick and simple, so make them a daily habit. You can pull in $175,000 a week, with a monthly cap of $1,580,000 (not counting individual task rewards). They’re awesome early on but less worthwhile once you unlock bigger earners.

10. GTA Weekends

Rockstar’s weekly updates often include bonuses like double cash and RP on jobs, races, or deathmatches, typically announced on Fridays. These events are great for grinding money. They also offer discounts on vehicles, properties, or weapons, so wait for a GTA weekend to make big purchases and save some cash.

11. Premium Races

If you’re a skilled driver, Premium Races can bring in serious money, though they’re risky. Added in the Cunning Stunts DLC, these races cost $20,000 to enter and are only available briefly. Everyone gets triple RP, but only first place wins cash—around $100,000. It’s not millions, but for a quick race, it’s a top payout if you’re good.

12. Contact Missions

Story characters like Lamar, Gerald, or Trevor will offer you mission work. These jobs are a reliable way to earn, paying around $18,000-$23,000 per job with a solid team. Choose missions that fit your group size, as some are tough without good gear. With a few friends, this is a strong early-game option.

13. Mug Players

Once you reach level 50, you can call Lamar to send a thief to mug other players, grabbing whatever cash they’re carrying. If you’re lucky, it can net a big payout, but it’s not guaranteed since victims can chase the thief and reclaim their money. Target wealthy players who aren’t paying attention, though most bank their cash.

14. Bank Your Earnings

Always bank your cash immediately after earning it using the Maze Bank app on your in-game phone. Carrying a lot of money makes you a target, and getting mugged after a big mission is the worst. It’s rarer now, but play it safe and stash your earnings.

15. Jobs

Jumping into Jobs like deathmatches, races, or missions is a steady and fun way to make money and RP. The better you perform, the more you earn. Stick around in a lobby after one to keep grinding with a group. Jobs are scattered on the map, but the Quick Jobs menu is the easiest way to start. No startup costs needed.

16. Selling Cars

Selling cars is a simple way to make quick cash, but there’s a 48-minute cooldown between sales. Time it right, and it’s an easy, low-effort method. Mod shops pay about 10% of a car’s retail value, with top payouts around $9,000-$9,500 for cars like the Baller or Felon. Keep an eye out for high-value vehicles like the Modded Sandking, Felon GT, Dubsta, or Sentinel.

17. Collectibles

Collecting items is a low-pressure way to earn as a beginner, though it takes time. There are loads of collectibles, and you can follow a guide to grab them like they’re trading cards. You’ll get decent cash and RP if you collect them all. Signal Jammers are tricky since you need a good air vehicle to destroy them. You’ll also unlock cool skins, like the Space Interloper.

18. Convenience Stores

Robbing stores is a bit risky but can be a fast way to gather early cash, especially with a helicopter or a friend. Flying makes hitting multiple stores quicker and safer. You’ll want to rob every store for an achievement/trophy. After that, you’ll have a nice starting pile, but then switch to better methods.

Rockstar Games announced that cheating in GTA Online has decreased. They made some updates to the game and noticed other changes in how players behave. They also shared some results and asked players questions in a new survey.

On Monday, a question from Rockstar Games' new survey was reported. It suggests that the next-gen features might come to PC in the next three months. More details about that question can be found here, but it was just one of many in the survey.

Fortunately, well-known GTA content creator Gtamen shared the full survey. He made a video going through it, and as usual, it includes some interesting details. These surveys are sent out from time to time, with the last major one reaching players' inboxes in August.

Rockstar's survey includes many questions, mostly general ones about new content added in the past six months. It gives players a chance to share what they like or dislike about the game. However, some questions stood out as more important.

Cheating Comes to a Halt

First, let's look at a question about the Anti-Cheat system Rockstar added in September:

“We recently introduced BattlEye, an anti-cheat software that helps us identify and take action against cheaters. Since its introduction, we have observed a significant reduction in the level of cheating in GTA Online on PC. Have you noticed the reduction in cheating in GTA Online?”

Some players believe there are fewer cheaters in the PC version of GTA Online, and it's good to have official confirmation. BattlEye quickly disabled many free mod menus, which caused developers to stop working on these cheats.

It's unfortunate that GTA Online no longer works on Linux devices like the Steam Deck, but this seems to be the best choice for most players. Around the same time, Respawn also stopped supporting Linux for Apex Legends. They reported a 33% drop in cheaters after that.

Frauds Caught

One page of the survey mentions that Rockstar launched a ban wave targeting players who obtained money through unfair methods: "There has been a wide-scale removal of accounts with inflated player rank or illegitimate GTA$." The exact timing of this ban wave is not known, though.

Oppressor MkII Nerf

A big problem for GTA Online players over the years has been the Oppressor MkII causing chaos in the skies over Los Santos during sell missions and other activities. Similar to the Anti-Cheat question, Rockstar asked players if they’ve noticed less trouble with the Oppressor.

“We recently decreased the effectiveness of the Oppressor MkII hoverbike and its lock-on missiles in our efforts to balance the vehicles available for players. Since these changes, have you noticed a decrease in the amount of aerial griefing you’ve experienced in GTA Online lobbies?” This suggests they’ve seen a significant drop in the number of Oppressor MkII users causing problems for other players.

If you missed the survey, we suggest checking out Gtamen’s video, where he covers all the questions with some humor. 

Rockstar Games is about to start celebrating Lunar New Year in GTA Online. They teased it last year, and now we know some of the things that will happen this week. Rockstar has put some clues about the celebration in the game's loading screens.

The message confirms that the Lunar New Year Event Week will run from January 23rd to the 29th. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, Rockstar will introduce exciting new Lunar New Year Stunt Races. These unique races are sure to add a fresh twist to the gameplay and keep players entertained throughout the event.

The Lunar New Year celebration also brings Yuanbao Collectibles to GTA Online. These golden objects will be scattered throughout Southern San Andreas in three different variations. Collecting these Yuanbao will reward players with cash and RP. And if you're a true completionist, there's a special reward for finding all of them.

To kick off the celebrations, Rockstar will be offering special gifts to all players who log into GTA Online starting Thursday. Last year, players received Dragon Masks and other stylish clothing items. This year, based on the loading screen image and datamined files, we can expect to receive a golden snake livery for our vehicles.

In addition to all these exciting activities, players can expect the usual bonuses, discounts, and more when they log into GTA Online on Thursday.

RockstarINTEL will be covering all the details of the Lunar New Year Event Week as soon as it goes live.

>>> Read more: GTA Online Fans Call for a Long-Overdue Radio Upgrade

GTA Online first launched in 2013 and has had many updates and changes over the years to keep the game fun and balanced. Still, there’s always room to make it even better.

In GTA Online, players can listen to the radio while driving or near a radio in a building, but not while walking around. Reddit user GovernmentOfficiaI noted how strange it is that characters can wear earbuds but can't use them to listen to the radio. Adding this feature seems like a simple improvement and could make missions and heists more exciting by letting players choose their own soundtrack. This would be especially fun for fans who use Self Radio to play their own music in the game.

GTA Online Needs a Radio Upgrade

Many players have noted that other games, like Watch Dogs 2, the Saints Row series, and Cyberpunk 2077, let players listen to in-game radio stations anywhere, making GTA Online feel like an exception. Since characters always carry a phone, it would make sense to stream the radio or play personal tracks on it. Many fans would welcome this change, as some are tired of the repetitive mission soundtracks and have started turning off the game’s audio to use their own external music instead.

The in-game radio can already be accessed through the settings menu and mission setup screens, so adding this feature to regular gameplay doesn't seem overly complicated. However, many fans doubt it will be added to the current version of GTA Online. While the game recently received a content update with new missions, vehicles, and a business to purchase, most players believe the development team is focused on getting GTA 6 ready for launch. At the very least, players hope this feature will be included in GTA 6.

December always excites GTA Online fans, and this year is no different. Starting with the Agents of Sabotage update, there’s lots of action to keep Los Santos lively. Although this update doesn’t feature the usual heist, the new missions are full of action and perfect for the holiday vibe. And, of course, the streets are covered in snow, bringing festive cheer and some slippery challenges to your driving.

Winter in Los Santos

Winter in Los Santos brings snow-covered streets and a fresh driving experience. The slippery roads will test even the most skilled racers, making every turn and drift unpredictable. It's the perfect time to join in some snowball fights or simply cruise through the city, soaking up the festive atmosphere.

GTA Online Christmas Gifts

The holidays wouldn’t be complete without gifts! Rockstar Games is spreading some festive cheer with exciting freebies for players who log in between December 19 and January 1. Here’s what you can get:

• Festive Penguin Onesie
• Firework Launcher (w/ 20 Rockets)
• Full Snacks, Armor & Ammo
• Gold Reindeer Pendant
• Gold Star Fitted Jacket and Pants
• Snowball Launcher

Here are steps to easily getting your loot:

1. Loading up GTA Online
2. Joining any public lobby
3. Playing for 5 - 30 minutes

Your gifts will be added to your inventory, so you're all set to embrace the holiday spirit in Los Santos.

Happy Holiday Hauler’s Return

The festive fun doesn't end there! The Holiday Hauler, inspired by the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck, is back on the streets of Los Santos. This cheerful truck is a mobile treasure chest, bringing goodies such as:

• GTA$
• RP
• Snacks & Ammo Refills
• Festive Sweaters: eCola Festive Sweater or Sprunk Festive Sweater

To find the Holiday Hauler, ensure you're in a lobby with at least two players. Follow the truck’s route across the city (you can use maps online, such as the one from GTAWeb). If you miss it, no need to panic—the truck respawns every hour in real-world time.

Other Features

While enjoying the festive content, be sure to check out other December features like the weekly Podium Vehicle and the chance to spin the Lucky Wheel. Additionally, there’s a variety of limited-time holiday gear and collectibles hidden throughout the map.

Rockstar has made it easy this year by combining all the holiday rewards into one log-in session. There’s no need to check in daily—just log in whenever you can and collect everything at once. Whether you're having snowball fights or driving the Holiday Hauler, Los Santos has everything you need to make this December memorable.

>>> Read more: GTA Online's Grand Theft Hamlet to Release in 2025 with New Trailer

The film Grand Theft Hamlet, which was made entirely in GTA Online, now has a release date for international audiences. A new trailer has also been released. This award-winning documentary was written and directed by Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane, and it was shown in UK cinemas earlier this month.

Although there are already many reviews out, the film will still be in UK cinemas until January 31st. Now, GTA Online fans worldwide can watch it both in cinemas and via streaming.

The funny and emotional film focuses on two actors who play GTA Online during the pandemic. They try to perform Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Vinewood Bowl in Los Santos, involving random players they meet in the game lobbies.

MUBI, the film distributor, announced on Thursday that Grand Theft Hamlet will be released in US theaters on Friday, January 17, 2025. You can watch the new trailer for the US release right here.

It’s still unknown when the film will be available to stream worldwide. It’s likely to be released after its run in US theaters ends in early 2025. Let’s see the official synopsis from MUBI.

GRAND THEFT HAMLET by Sam Crane and Pinny Grylls follows two out-of-work actors as they try to stage Hamlet entirely inside the chaotic world of Grand Theft Auto Online. Hailed as “the year’s funniest documentary” by Time Out, this SXSW-winning documentary is chaotic, hilarious, and just a little bit insane.

>>> Also check out: How To Get Rare Christmas License Plates in GTA Online

In GTA Online this holiday season, there were supposed to be two rare license plates you could get. We’ll show you how to get them. However, there’s a strange problem—Rockstar Games made a mistake, so only one plate is actually available. We’ll explain more about it.

GTA Online’s current Event Week, from December 19, 2024, to January 1, 2025, includes two Salvage Yard Robberies with big rewards. Finish them to unlock a great car deal and a rare license plate.

Each week, Rockstar Games changes the Salvage Yard Robbery missions, offering three different options and the vehicles you need to steal. Rare vehicles and those with special plates don’t appear often. This year, we’ve seen plates like the Liberty City plate, Las Venturas plate, and LS Panic plate. This week, two plates were supposed to return—but only one actually works.

This Christmas Salvage Yard Robberies

Here’s a quick list of all the robberies and cars with plates available this Christmas:

• The Gangbanger Robbery: Lampadati Cinquemila
• The Cargo Ship Robbery: Pfister Comet Safari with LS Car Meet Plate (Claimable)
• The Podium Robbery: Vapid Clique with LS Pounders Plate (Claimable)

GTA Online Special Plates

The Los Santos Pounders, or LS Pounders, are a football team in the GTA universe. Their team colors—black, white, and yellow—are featured on the license plate. This plate had been in the game files for years but was never used. Now, players can finally get it.

This plate features a red and white design with the LS Car Meet logo and text at the top.

How to get the LS Pounders & LS Car Meet Plates in GTA Online

If you complete The Podium Robbery or The Cargo Ship Robbery, you can claim the car from those jobs. This is a rare feature in GTA Online that lets you keep the car as your personal vehicle after finishing a robbery.

This week, The Podium Robbery features the Vapid Clique with the LS Pounders plate. Normally priced at $909,000 on Legendary Motorsport, you can make it your personal vehicle for just $20,000 by completing this robbery.

Now, here’s where things get strange. This week, The Cargo Ship Robbery features the Pfister Comet Safari with the LS Car Meet plate. Normally, this car costs $710,000 on Legendary Motorsport, but you can make it your personal vehicle for just $20,000 by completing the robbery. While that’s a great deal, the real prize is the rare LS Car Meet plate.

Here’s another issue with Rockstar’s plan. The Pfister Comet Safari doesn’t allow you to add a license plate, so while you can claim the car, the LS Car Meet plate isn’t available. Despite Rockstar telling fan sites last night that the plate would be claimable on the Comet Safari, it turns out that's not the case.

That said, there’s a way to cut the cost in half for either vehicle. If you own a Document Forgery office, you’ll only pay $10,000 in GTA cash for each vehicle instead of the usual $20,000. The business doesn’t need to be active to get the $10k price—just owning it is enough.

>>> Read more: How to get El Strickler Military Rifle in GTA Online

The latest update for GTA Online, Agents of Sabotage, brings new content like flashy cars, exciting missions, and a unique weapon: the El Strickler Military Rifle. Unlike typical weapons purchased at Ammu-Nation, this one boasts a different acquisition method. Gurugamer.com dives into everything you need to know about obtaining the El Strickler Military Rifle in GTA Online.

GTA Online El Strickler Military Rifle

The new gun in the GTA Online update is called the El Strickler Military Rifle. It's a very fancy gun with a big clip, a scope, a blue flashlight, and blue bullets. It's mostly gold, so it looks really cool. But, not everyone can get it right now.

How to get El Strickler Military Rifle in GTA Online

When Rockstar Games allowed fan accounts to reveal the new weapon, some fans were upset by the details. At the launch of "Agents of Sabotage," only GTA+ members could access it. This means only players with a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S subscription can use the weapon. If you're a GTA+ subscriber, just go to the Gun Van on the in-game map to get it for free!

While GTA+ subscribers on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S can get the El Strickler Military Rifle now, other players must wait until January 2025. Non-GTA+ players on next-gen consoles will be able to purchase the rifle in-game, though its exact location has not been revealed.

Unfortunately, PC, PS4, and Xbox One players will not have access to this weapon.

>>> Also read: GTA Online: PC Next-Gen Features To Come in 2025

While it may not be the GTA 6 trailer 2, Rockstar Games has just revealed a lot of exciting details about the new GTA Online update. The big announcement includes information like the DLC's title, trailer, and release date.

A few weeks ago, the next content update for GTA Online was announced, but no specific name or release date was provided, only a December window and the promise of a new robbery business as the main focus.

GTA Online Update Name & New Story Info

Titled GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage, the update lets you team up with a former FIB agent named Jodi Marshall. After her time at the FIB, Jodi has maintained secret access to their data and holds a grudge against them. You'll be able to buy the Darnell Bros Garment Factory and plan new robberies alongside Jodi and Pavel, who returns four years after The Cayo Perico Heist!

“Together, you’ll utilize the latest clandestine tech to zero in on some of the city’s preeminent scores in this thrilling new GTA Online update.” – Rockstar Games

Agents of Sabotage Release Date

As expected, GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage will be released on Tuesday, December 10th, just under a week from now. A new GTA+ month will also begin on the same day.

As usual, this update will be available on all currently supported GTA Online platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. We hope that a PS5 and PS4 pre-load to go live 24-48 hours before 10 am UK time on December 8th. We'll keep you updated on our site if this happens, just like with previous GTA Online updates.

In addition to the details, Rockstar released a trailer highlighting different parts of the content, along with the key art and logo (shown at the top of the article) for this DLC. The trailer reveals new vehicles, such as the police version of the Invetero Coquette D10 and a FIB livery for the Terrorbyte. We were already aware of some of the vehicle upgrades that would be included in this update.

Watch the full 4K GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage trailer on Rockstar Games' YouTube channel here.

Last week, we learned that the Predator Police Boat will also be included in this update. Rockstar set a challenge to earn it for free, saving players a significant amount of cash. Fans were tasked with earning $20 trillion from Heists by this Thursday. As of now, we've reached at least 15 trillion, but there's still some ground to cover before the challenge ends this Thursday.

>>> Read also: GTA Online: PC Next-Gen Features To Come in 2025

Last week, Rockstar Games surprised everyone by announcing that a new update for GTA Online is coming in December. They shared a lot of details and some screenshots. They also said that the "Expanded and Enhanced" features for the next-gen consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, will be available on PC in 2025.

Rockstar's latest community update was released just days before Take-Two Interactive’s earnings report for investors. Many fans thought a second trailer for GTA 6 might be coming soon because of the developer's past patterns and the timing of the report. However, there’s no news about GTA 6—only some big updates for GTA Online.

GTA Online Community Update

Now, let’s see what Rockstar said in their Newswire post about GTA Online and the upcoming update. They started by thanking players for being such a loyal community over another great year. Then, they summarized all the key content and updates they provided in 2024.

Kicking things off with a hint that “there’s still much more to come,” Rockstar announced that the next GTA Online DLC will arrive in December. This is typical, as they’ve released content updates during the holiday month for the past few years. The screenshots in this article are also from the December update.

New Business

In the update, the Darnell Bros Garment Factory will become a front for your new business. An ex-FIB officer and Pavel will help you turn it into a hub for secret missions, where you can carry out exciting and strategic new robberies. Rockstar says you can access these missions either through a computer inside the factory or with a new app on your in-game device.

New Content

The December update will include new vehicles and upgrades for your Benefactor Terrorbyte, like a Collectible Scanner that helps you find nearby treasures. There will also be updates to the Job Creator and more Dispatch Work missions.

Community Challenges will keep going, with the next one happening this month, according to Rockstar. While no specific date has been announced yet, we’ll share it on our site once it’s confirmed. If the GTA Online community succeeds as they usually do, rewards will be handed out during the December update.

Gameplay Enhancements

GTA Online will not only get new content but also general improvements. Rockstar mentioned that there will be “many more updates and enhancements on the way.” One example is that Armor stock will automatically refill when you start missions. Additionally, GTA+ members will see more updates for The Vinewood Club, including access to Hao’s Special Works, Benny’s Original Motorworks, and Drift upgrades in The Vinewood Car Club Garage’s Vehicle Workshop.

PC Improvement

Rockstar ended their Newswire post by hinting that there’s always more to come for GTA Online before GTA 6 is released. In addition to the usual event weeks, holiday celebrations, and gifts, they promised some surprises as well.

GTA V PC version will finally get the current-gen features that are only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. To recap, these new console versions include Hao’s Special Works Auto Shop, GTA+, special vehicles, ray tracing, a career builder, and more. This update is expected to arrive in early 2025. Rockstar mentioned that more details will be shared on their Newswire.

>>> Also check out: How To Make $1 Billion in GTA Online

GTA Online has been popular for over a decade, consistently offering new content, heists, missions, and a variety of vehicles and weapons. Although not all changes have been well-received by players, the game continues to maintain a robust player base long after its release.

One dedicated fan has been putting in the effort almost since the game launched. GTA Online player AlexLovesMetallica94 posted on the game's main subreddit to celebrate reaching an impressive milestone of one billion GTA$ earnings in just under ten years. They shared a screenshot showing their astonishing in-game bank balance of $1,000,601,382. This massive amount has truly amazed others, with many comparing their own earnings to those of AlexLovesMetallica94.

A well-off player

While having a billion in the bank would surprise most players, some speculated that AlexLovesMetallica94 might not have spent much during that time. However, they estimated their total earnings in the game to be around $1.2 billion, indicating they've spent a significant amount as well. The player claims to own 260 vehicles, over twenty flying vehicles, a submarine, numerous businesses in GTA Online, multiple apartments, and a yacht. Their wealth comes from a mix of heists, races, and business sales.

It’s important to note that earning a billion in-game isn’t typical for GTA Online. While many players have speculated about earning hundreds of millions, if everyone could make that much through in-game methods, Shark Cards likely wouldn’t be as popular. Depending on how much longer Rockstar Games supports GTA Online, it’s possible that this player or others could surpass that amount. It will be interesting to see how earnings are handled in any online components of GTA 6 once it releases, but players continue to demonstrate that with enough dedication and focus, it’s possible to achieve a lot without spending any money beyond the initial purchase of the game.

>>> Read also: Get Ready for Spooky Fun in GTA Online's Halloween Update!

Last week, a new zombie survival mode launched in North Yankton, and this week the UFO event started as usual, along with other updates. You’ll also be able to unlock a new shocker melee weapon, but that won’t be happening next week, so just hang tight. Now, let’s talk about next week.

Tez2, Rockstar Games insider has shared on gta.logan.rest that the Jack O’ Lanterns collectibles will return to GTA Online next week. From Thursday, October 24th to the 30th, 200 pumpkins will be hidden around Los Santos.

After collecting 10 pumpkins, players will earn the Horror Pumpkin Mask. If you manage to find all 200, you’ll unlock the Pumpkin Tee.

If you log into GTA Online during those dates, you’ll get a reward. Rockstar will give all players the Green Flaming Skull Mask just for logging in.

The community challenge is almost finished. GTA Online players are likely to complete it in the next few hours or days. If the challenge is completed by Thursday, you’ll receive the Purple Glow and Green Glow Skeleton Onesies as rewards.

In the meantime, Rockstar is giving out Día de Muertos masks. The Clone Slasher mode has also returned.

>>> Read more: New GTA Online Character Killed Immediately: Glitch or Intended?

People in Southern San Andreas have seen UFOs! In this guide, we'll share more about this exciting event with UFOs in GTA Online. This isn't the first time UFOs have appeared in Blaine County and Los Santos. Last Halloween, locals dealt with strange weather and saw UFOs flying above them.

GTA Online UFO Event

Starting October 15th, a new UFO or a few will show up on the map every day. The location will change each day, but they'll appear at the same time for the first part of the event: between 10 PM and 4 AM in-game time. Once the Halloween weather kicks in, they’ll be visible from 7:30 PM to 6:30 AM in-game time. You’ll have a chance to photograph a total of 26 UFOs over the next few weeks.

To find a UFO, just look for one and get close, but not too close. If you take a photo of the UFO using Snapmatic, you can send it to Omega on your iFruit phone. The option to send it will show up once you’re close enough and have taken the photo.

You’ll earn GTA$ and RP for each photo you take. For a standard UFO, you’ll get $15,000 and 1,000 RP. Stealth UFOs are harder to find, so they’ll give you $50,000 and 1,000 RP. If you manage to photograph every unique UFO, you’ll unlock special rewards at the end of October: UFO Boxer Shorts, a “???” tee, and a Glow Believe Cap!

At the end of this event later in the month, you’ll receive a new weapon: a melee stun rod called The Shocker. More details about it will be shared soon!

>>> Read more: How to Get the New GTA Online Birthday Gift

GTA Online UFO Locations

The first UFO was spotted at Paleto Bay, as you can see here. Stay safe and watch for more sightings every day in GTA Online!

People up north have spotted a UFO above the Pacific Ocean, which you can see here. Don’t jump into the water to get closer to it! Air vehicles have also been known to have problems when flying near a UFO.

GTA Online turns up the chaos from regular single-player GTA games because of how players act. Besides missions that encourage players to mess with each other, many players often annoy others just for fun. This player seemed to have bad luck, as they quickly ran into someone who was trying to grief them.

A Reddit user and GTA Online player named GTA_endgame_player shared their experience of creating a new character to play without committing crimes. They posted a short video showing them finishing their character and entering a public lobby. Within just five seconds, another player drove by, then noticed GTA_endgame_player standing there. When GTA_endgame_player tried to walk away, the other player followed, parked next to them, threw a sticky bomb, and blew it up before driving off. The whole event happened in just 15 seconds.

GTA Online Players Share Their Frustrations About Random Killings

Many other GTA Online fans found the situation funny, but some also felt sorry for the player. One joked that GTA_endgame_player had already failed their no-crime run since they pulled out a pistol while standing on the street, suggesting their character clearly didn’t have a license. Others poked fun at the long loading times in GTA Online, noting that the player spent much more time waiting to join the game than actually playing before getting killed.

Some fans wondered why someone would try a crime-free run. GTA_endgame_player explained that they already have another character close to 100% progress, own all the businesses, and are nearing rank 750, so this is just a fun side project. Luckily, this means they know what to expect from the GTA Online community, and they're taking the experience with humor instead of frustration. Many fans noted that if the random violence becomes too much, they can always switch to passive mode or join a private lobby.

>>> Check out: How to Get the New GTA Online Birthday Gift

It's been over ten years since the exciting but controversial launch of GTA Online. In 2013, GTA V had just become the fastest-selling entertainment product ever, and everyone was focused on GTA Online. For those who played on Day One and faced big server problems, this gift is just for you right now.

If you log into GTA Online starting October 1, 2024, with a character created 11 years ago, you'll receive a gift: a new purple party hat with the number 11 on it. To put on the hat, go to the Party Hats section under Hats in your wardrobe or Interaction Menu. You’ll also get firework ammo to use!

Before, only the hats for years 1 to 10 were available in GTA Online, which were added in last winter's “The Chop Shop” update. If you didn’t create your character 11 years ago, don’t worry! You can still get this hat on the anniversary of when you made your character. Each year on your anniversary, you'll receive a new hat based on how long you've had your character. Right now, the most hats a player can get is up to the 11th one.

How to see character’s birthday in GTA Online

To see your GTA Online character’s birthday, press the pause button and go to the Stats tab. In that menu, scroll down to General on the right side. There, you’ll see the date when you created your character.

What anniversaries will come before GTA 6?

Next year, we’ll reach year 12, probably before GTA VI is released. A glitch confirmed that there will be party hats for years 12 through 15. Twitter user Finn Pup mentioned, “For some reason, my original character has 15 of them. I guess it was a mistake. So, it looks like Rockstar plans to support GTA Online for at least 5 more years.” Here is the Hat 15 along with the other three.

You can also get party outfits as birthday gifts. If your character is 5 years old, you’ll get the Bronze outfit. The Silver Party Suit is for characters that are 10 years old. We don’t know yet if there will be a Gold Party Suit for 15 years, but we think there will be.

Let’s check out the other 10 Party Hats and 2 Party Outfits you can earn in GTA Online!

>>> Read more: GTA Online Update: New Anti-Cheat, Patch Notes Released

Rockstar Games has just put out a new update for GTA Online, only a few days after the last one. This update added a new anti-cheat system called BattlEye. While it has stopped many cheating tools in the game, it also removed support for Steam Deck and Linux, among other issues.

First noticed by Gtamen on Twitter, this new patch is a minor update aimed at fixing problems in the PC version of GTA Online. Below, you can find the download sizes for different PC versions along with the patch notes.

GTA Online New Update: Download Size

On the Rockstar Games Launcher, the update is 453.59MB, and it's available on Steam as well.

GTA Online New Update: What's New?

OneStopRedditor on the GTA Online subreddit has put together unofficial patch notes because Rockstar's own notes are quite vague. The community-sourced notes show that there are many changes and improvements to the security of GTA Online.

• General updates to how BattlEye works with the game
• Overall security improvements
• Updates to the network system
• Fixed a vulnerability that let players access GTA Online without BattlEye
• Fixed a vulnerability that impacted players’ experience

“This patch introduced anti-cheat improvements such as updating the logic for determining the session host, prevents cheaters from taking over the host slot easily, and improved the untrusted host kick measure,” said Tez2.

These issues appeared when BattlEye was added earlier this month.

GTA Online New Patch Notes

Rockstar Support has posted the patch notes on their website, which are as follows:
[September 25, 2024] – PC

• Game stability and performance improvements
• General fixes for stability and security

In other news about GTA Online, the game’s servers were attacked last weekend, forcing them to go offline for a short time. Some players upset about the new anti-cheat targeted both GTA Online and the anti-cheat’s website. Fortunately, there haven’t been any more attacks since then, despite ongoing threats. Also, players can now appeal bans, which is a new option for GTA Online.

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YimMenu was a very popular mod menu for GTA V on PC. It was free and open source, letting players do almost anything they wanted, even messing up the game for others.

Players said that using YimMenu could get around the latest security update from Rockstar Games, which added Battle Eye to GTA Online, making it tougher for most people to mod the game. Now, Take-Two Interactive has sent a DMCA notice to the company behind YimMenu, Yimmura, and asked GitHub to remove the mod menu from their site.

According to content creator MorsMutual, the DMCA notice from Take-Two to YimMenu was due to illegally reverse engineering code from the Grand Theft Auto V source code leak in 2022, as well as having other code that belongs to Take-Two Interactive and Rockstar Games.

The YimMenu website has been taken down as well. When we attempted to access it, our antivirus triggered a warning that said "threat secured." For safety reasons, we won't be linking to it.

The image above is from community member Floorball, stating that the takedown was due to the use and distribution of their code without permission.

On GitHub, a community member shared that he and his friend received a notice giving them one day to delete their YimMenu fork and asked for more information. A member of the YimMenu team responded, saying they are ending the project.

Rockstar Games has finally begun to take the security of GTA V and GTA Online seriously, almost nine years after its release. Since this mod reportedly used illegal GTAV code and could bypass Battle Eye, it was obvious that Take-Two Interactive would go after it.

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It’s no doubt that money is everything in GTA Online. That said, PC players have often struggled to enjoy the game because of modders and hackers ruining public lobbies. The good news is that Rockstar has introduced a new anti-cheat system for GTA Online to solve this issue.

The upcoming GTA Online update for PC players of GTA 5 will bring the BattleEye anti-cheat system to GTA Online. Many fans speculate that this is a precursor to the highly anticipated release of GTA 5's next-gen update for PC.

New Anti-Cheat System in GTA Online

Anti-cheat has been highly requested for GTA Online, as PC enthusiasts have had to choose between risking encounters with hackers or playing alone in private lobbies. 

Of course, you can still play solo, however, it's more fun when enjoying the game in a crowded lobby, which also rewards players with bonus cash and RP.

As many of you know, the game developer is hard at work on GTA 6, a new chapter in the Grand Auto Theft series set in the fictional Miami-inspired city of Vice City. The game is alledgedly to follow up on GTA Online's storyline, but information regarding multiplayer features is limited. Follow us to keep updated with the latest news on this game title.

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