Get ready to storm Fort Zancudo and commandeer the Scarab Tank in this week’s GTA Online update for January 16-22, 2025. With the thrilling new Priority File “The Brute Force File,” double rewards on Payphone Hits and Overtime Rumble, plus rare discounts on vehicles and garages, Los Santos is buzzing with action and lucrative opportunities for all agents of chaos.
GTA Online special events
This week’s GTA Online update (January 16-22, 2025) features special events centered around the Agents of Sabotage DLC, including the new Priority File mission “The Brute Force File,” where players infiltrate Fort Zancudo and escape with a Scarab Tank, with double payouts on all related Priority Files. Completing three Priority Files rewards an extra GTA$100,000, and finishing “The Black Box File” grants the exclusive Merryweather Hoodie. Additionally, Payphone Hits and the Overtime Rumble adversary mode offer double GTA$ and RP, while GTA+ members enjoy extra bonuses and exclusive items. Players can also take advantage of various discounts on vehicles, garages, and weapons, plus a chance to win the Benefactor Stirling GT on the Diamond Casino’s Lucky Wheel.
This week’s Priority File has you infiltrating the hangar below Fort Zancud0 in The Brute Force File. You’ll sneak into the base, and then escape driving a Scarab Tank. Along with The Brute Force File, all Priority Files that are part GTA Online: Agents of Sabotage will be paying out extra GTA$ and Career Progress.
Finish any three Priority Files this week to complete the Weekly Challenge and pick up an extra GTA$ 100,000.
Completing The Black Box File and stealing the Tula plane from the Merryweather Barge will get you the Merryweather Hoodie.
What are the 2x GTA$ events in GTA Online this week?
This week in GTA Online, players can earn 2x GTA$ and RP in two key events: Payphone Hits and the Overtime Rumble adversary mode. These double rewards are available until January 22, 2025, providing lucrative opportunities for players to boost their in-game earnings while enjoying these featured activities.
If you’ve bought yourself an Agency from Dynasty 8, you can earn 2x GTA$ and RP by completing Payphone Hits for Franklin this week.
Meanwhile, the Overtime Rumble Featured Series is also paying out 2x GTA$ and RP until Jan. 22.
What vehicles are for sale in GTA Online this week?
This week in GTA Online, players can find a fresh selection of vehicles at Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport showroom, including the Pegassi Esskey, Vapid Hustler (with a 50% discount), Western Wolfsbane, Gallivanter Baller LE (also 50% off), and LCC Hexer. Over at Luxury Autos in Rockford Hills, the Vapid Dominator GT and Vapid Aleutian are available for purchase. The Salvage Yard offers the Benefactor Schlagen GT, Pfister Growler, and Willard Eudora as part of its robbery missions. Additionally, the Diamond Casino features the Benefactor Stirling GT as the Lucky Wheel prize, and the Gun Van stocks discounted weapons and vehicles like the El Strickler. All garages are currently 30% off, making it a good time to expand your collection.
What’s in Premium Deluxe Motorsports Showroom this week?
Head to Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsports showroom for:
- Pegassi Esskey
- Vapid Hustler (50% off)
- Western Wolfsbane
- Gallivanter Baller LE (50% off)
- LCC Hexer
What’s in the Luxury Autos Showroom in GTA Online this week?
At Luxury Autos over in Rockford Hills, you can pick up the following:
- Vapid Dominator GT
- Vapid Aleutian
What’s the Lucky Wheel prize car in GTA Online this week?
At the Diamond Casino, spin the wheel for a chance to win the Benefactor Stirling GT.
What are the Salvage Yard Robbery targets in GTA Online this week?
This week in GTA Online’s Salvage Yard Robberies (January 16-22, 2025), players who own Salvage Yards can target three specific vehicles: the Pfister Growler, the Benefactor Schlagen GT, and the Willard Eudora. These vehicles are part of the weekly rotating selection available for theft through special robbery-style missions. The Pfister Growler is a two-seater sports car known for its speed and sleek design, the Benefactor Schlagen GT is a sporty model, and the Willard Eudora is a sedan. Successfully completing these Salvage Yard Robberies allows players to sell the vehicles for profit or keep them, adding a lucrative and engaging activity to the game this week.
If you’ve set up a Salvage Yard to make money, you’ll be looking for:
- Benefactor Schlagen GT
- Pfister Growler
- Willard Eudora
Which properties are discounted in GTA Online this week?
This week in GTA Online, several properties and vehicles are available at significant discounts. All garage properties are 30% off, making it a great time to expand your storage space for vehicles. In addition, a variety of vehicles are discounted, including the Gallivanter Baller LE, Pfister Comet, Vapid Blade, and Vapid Hustler-all at 50% off. Other notable vehicle discounts at 30% off include the Albany Brigham, Buckingham Nimbus, Declasse Drift Tampa, Declasse Drift Yosemite, Karin Sultan RS Classic, Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec, Obey Omnis e-GT, and Vapid Clique Wagon. Weapon discounts are also available at the Gun Van, with the Minigun at 40% off and the Combat Shotgun at 50% off for GTA+ members. This week’s deals provide excellent opportunities for players looking to invest in new properties or upgrade their vehicle collection.
All Garages are on sale this week at 30% off. Pick one (or several) up at Dynasty 8.
What is the Gun Van selling in GTA Online this week?
This week in GTA Online, the Gun Van is offering a rotating inventory of weapons, throwables, and body armor at discounted prices. Featured items include the El Strickler military rifle, which is free for GTA+ members, along with significant discounts on the Combat Shotgun, Minigun, MG, and various explosives like pipe bombs and sticky bombs. The van also stocks grenades, machetes, and armor, making it a valuable stop for players looking to upgrade their arsenal. The Gun Van’s location changes daily, so players need to find it on the map to access these deals.
Track down the Gun Van this week to pick up:
- El Strickler (PS5/Xbox only, free with GTA )
- Service Carbine
- Combat Shotgun (50% off with GTA )
- Minigun (40% off)
- MG
- Machete
- Pipe Bombs
- Sticky Bombs
- Grenades
What secret rewards await in this week’s GTA Online update
This week’s GTA Online update offers secret rewards including triple GTA$ on Special Vehicle Work, double GTA$ and RP on Random Transform Races and Export Mixed Goods, plus a bonus GTA$100,000 for selling $300,000 worth of product across businesses. Additionally, players can unlock a free Buckingham Luxe tee by purchasing any Buckingham aircraft. Rare vehicle rotations and exclusive prize rides like the Pfister Astron and Obey Omnis e-GT add to the excitement, with special challenges and discounts enhancing the earning potential.
What hidden rewards are exclusive to this week’s GTA Online update
This week’s GTA Online update features several exclusive hidden rewards for players:
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A GTA$100,000 bonus for selling $300,000 worth of product across all businesses in the game.
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A free Buckingham Luxe tee unlocked by purchasing any Buckingham aircraft during the week.
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Triple GTA$ and RP on Special Vehicle Work missions, maximizing earnings for high-risk tasks.
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Double GTA$ and RP on Random Transform Races and Export Mixed Goods, boosting rewards for these activities.
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Discounts up to 60% on select aircraft like the Buckingham Nimbus, and 30% off Executive Office properties and warehouses, allowing players to invest in assets at a reduced cost.
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Exclusive prize vehicles such as the Pfister Astron as the Podium Vehicle and the Obey Omnis e-GT as the Prize Ride, available through weekly challenges.
These hidden rewards provide both financial incentives and unique collectibles, making this update particularly lucrative for active players.
