A new GTA Online weekly update is here. All new content, special events, and discounts have been added. This is a great opportunity for those with GTA-modded accounts to take advantage of these updates.
Ranging from races to a new range of robberies to complete, the weekly updates for Rockstar Games' live-service title continue to inject a breath of fresh air into Los Santos as attention starts moving to the next wave of GTA 6 information. Though it's not always substantial new content drops, smart refreshes each week give you something to chase.
Table of Contents
- GTA Online Weekly Update Release Time (January 16 - January 22, 2025)
- Salvage Yard Robberies
- GTA Online Time Trials This Week
- Test Track Vehicles
- Luxury Autos Car Dealership
- Premium Deluxe Motorsport
- FIB Priority File
- GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges
- Premium Test Ride Vehicle
- New GTA Online Podium Vehicle
- GTA Online Weekly Challenge
- Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities
- GTA Online Discounted Content
- Discounts
Grand Theft Auto Online has cemented itself as one of the biggest games for a reason. So, if you're looking to play the game this week, here's what you need to know.
GTA Online Weekly Update Release Time (January 16 - January 22, 2025)
The GTA Online weekly update goes live every Thursday morning at:
- East Coast US: 5 am (EST)
- West Coast US: 2 am (PST)
- UK: 10 am (GMT)
- Europe: 11 am (CET)
The January 16, 2025 update, which runs until January 22, refreshed a wealth of content, ranging from new challenges to a wave of new discounts and events that you should take advantage of.
Highlighted below is everything that you need to know about this awesome new update.
Salvage Yard Robberies
This week's GTA Online Salvage Yard Robberies are:
- The Podium Robbery: Pfister Growler
- The McTony Robbery: Benefactor Schlagen GT
- The Gangbanger Robbery: Willard Eudora
Find these vehicles and take them to your Salvage Yard. If you're yet to start this, purchase the Salvage Yard from Maze Bank Foreclosures.
GTA Online Time Trials This Week
HSW Time Trial
This week’s HSW Time Trial is from East Vinewood to Vespucci Beach.
- HSW Time Trial – Terminal
- RC Time Trial – Construction Site I
- Time Trial (Regular) – Raton Canyon
- Premium Race – Raton Canyon
Special Works Time Trials are only available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as part of the next-gen version of GTA 5/Online.
Test Track Vehicles
The three test ride vehicles this week in GTA Online are
- Dinka Akuma
- Pfister Comet
- Vapid Blade
Luxury Autos Car Dealership
We have two luxury auto car dealership deals this week, i.e., Vapid Aleutian & Vapid Dominator GT. You can get them from the Rockford Hills.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport
You can check out these five cars for premium deluxe motorsport from Simeon's showroom i.e.
- Gallivanter Baller LE
- LCC Hexer
- Pegassi Esskey
- Vapid Hustler
- Western Wolfsbane
FIB Priority File
In GTA Online the FIB Priority File of this week is The Brute Force File. Priority Files pay out double.
GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges
If you place in the top 3 in the LS Car Meet Race for 4 days in a row, you will unlock the Vapid Flash GT as this week's Prize Ride vehicle. This sedan is worth $1,675,000 from Legendary Motorsport.
Premium Test Ride Vehicle
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can test the Benefactor Stirling GT as a premium test ride vehicle this week.
New GTA Online Podium Vehicle
At the casino take your daily spin with the lucky wheel for your chance to win the Benefactor Stirling GT which costs $975,000 from Legendary Motorsport.
- Read More: Learn how to register as a VIP in GTA Online
GTA Online Weekly Challenge
This week's GTA Online Weekly Challenge is to "Complete three FIB File Finales" to get a $100,000 bonus.
Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities
You can get bonus GTA$ and RP from the following activities this week:
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Overtime Rumble
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Payphone Hits
GTA Online Discounted Content
This week, the following items are on sale in GTA Online:
Gun Van Content:
It will be visible to everyone for the next 3 weeks.
Weapons
- El Strickler Military Rifle (10%, FREE for GTA+)
- Service Carbine (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Combat Shotgun (10%, GTA+ 50%)
- Minigun (40%, GTA+ 40%)
- MG (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Machete (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Throwables
- Pipe Bomb (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Sticky Bomb (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Grenade (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Body Armor
- Super Light Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Light Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Standard Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Heavy Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Super Heavy Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Discounts
50% off:
- Gallivanter Baller LE
- Pfister Comet
- Vapid Blade
- Vapid Hustler
30% off:
- Small, Medium and Large Garage Properties
- Albany Brigham – Buckingham Nimbus
- Declasse Drift Tampa
- Declasse Drift Yosemite
- Karin Sultan RS Classic
- Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec
- Obey Omnis e-GT
- Vapid Clique Wagon
Extra: Complete The Black Box File to get the Merryweather Hoodie
So there you have it. Those are all of the Grand Theft Auto Online weekly rewards for now! But if you want to make your mark in Los Santos, you can learn how to register as a CEO. Alternatively, you could learn how to get a GTA Online Nightclub.
However, how you live your life in Los Santos is up to you, but watch your back as enemies can attack at any time. A new Prize Ride comes out every week, so it's worth checking in to get the best possible collection.
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