Get ready, Los Santos! The GTA Online update for the week of May 16, 2024, drops a thrilling new Salvage Yard Robbery where you’ll break King Tiny out of jail and steal the sleek Übermacht Cypher-yours to keep if you succeed. Plus, triple GTA$ and RP in Drop Zone and Junk Energy Skydives, double rewards in Air Races, fresh vehicle discounts, and exclusive prizes like Red’s Cap and a Gold Buzzard Attack Chopper await players across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Dive into the chaos and cash in on the latest heists and events shaking up the streets this week.
GTA Online special events
During the week of May 16, 2025, GTA Online featured several special events and bonuses tied to its latest update. Players could earn double GTA$ and RP for completing any of the FIB Files Finales, including The Brute Force File, The Black Box File, The Fine Art File, and The Project Breakaway File. Completing any three FIB Files Finales within the week also rewarded players with a GTA$100,000 bonus as part of the Weekly Challenge. Additionally, the Darnell Bros Garment Factory provided doubled passive income, with GTA+ members enjoying a 4x passive income boost. Special event rewards also included the opportunity to unlock the exclusive Merryweather Security Livery for the Buckingham DH-7 Iron Mule helicopter by completing The Titan Job from Oscar Guzman, and GTA+ members received a 2x GTA$ and RP boost for this mission. Drift Races offered double rewards throughout the week, giving players even more incentive to participate in these limited-time activities.
This week’s big update is a special Salvage Yard Robbery. For the The Gangbanger Robbery, you’ll need to break Yusef’s cousin King Tiny out of jail and steal the Übermacht Cypher. When you complete the robbery, you can even keep the car for yourself.
On PlayStation and Xbox, Salvage Yard missions will earn you Career Progress along with rewards like Red’s Cap all the way up to a Gold Buzzard Attack Chopper.
What are the 3x GTA$ and RP events in GTA Online this week?
For the week of May 16, 2024, GTA Online is offering triple (3x) GTA$ and RP on two main activities: Drop Zone and Junk Energy Skydives. In Drop Zone, players parachute into a zone-control challenge for the boosted rewards. Junk Energy Skydives also grant 3x payouts, and completing the Weekly Challenge by earning five Gold Medals in these skydives will net you an additional GTA$100,000 bonus. These events provide an excellent opportunity to maximize your earnings and rank up quickly in GTA Online this week.
Head to the Drop Zone event to parachute into a zone-control challenge this week to earn 3x GTA$ and RP.
Speaking of parachutes, Junk Energy Skydives are also paying out 3x GTA$ and RP this week. If you earn 5 Gold Medals in those skydives, you’ll complete this week’s Weekly Challenge and pick up an extra GTA$ 100,000.
What are the 2x GTA$ and RP events in GTA Online this week?
For the week of May 16, GTA Online is offering double GTA$ and RP on several activities. Players can earn 2x rewards by completing any of the FIB Files Finales, including the current Priority File, “The Project Breakaway File.” Each finale also features three Elite Challenges, and completing any three FIB Files Finales during the week grants a GTA$100,000 bonus as part of the Weekly Challenge.
Additionally, passive income from the Darnell Bros Garment Factory is doubled, with GTA+ members receiving a 4x bonus. The Titan Job also provides 2x GTA$ and RP for GTA+ members, and Drift Races are offering double rewards throughout the week. These bonuses are active until May 21, giving players multiple ways to maximize their earnings and rank progression in GTA Online.
Air Races will earn you 2x GTA$ and RP all week. If you’re having trouble finding one on the map, you can open the menu and select Jobs > Play Job > Rockstar Created > Races to check there.
What vehicles are for sale in GTA Online this week?
This week in GTA Online, players can take advantage of significant discounts on a wide selection of vehicles until May 21, 2025. Notable cars on sale include the Grotti Visione, Dinka Chavos V6, Declasse Mamba, Karin Sultan RS Classic, Grotti X80 Proto, Nagasaki Outlaw, Karin Asterope GZ, Albany Brigham, and Grotti Brioso 300, all available at 30% off. Additionally, Salvage Yard Robbery missions feature the Albany Hermes, Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio, and Obey Omnis as the target vehicles, offering players a lucrative opportunity to earn by stealing and selling these cars. For those looking to expand their collection, this week’s update provides both high-performance options and classic favorites at reduced prices.
What’s in Premium Deluxe Motorsports Showroom this week?
Head to Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsports showroom for:
- Enus Stafford
- Lampadati Pigalle
- Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer
- Vapid Riata
- Dinka Double-T
What’s in the Luxury Autos Showroom in GTA Online this week?
At Luxury Autos over in Rockford Hills, you can pick up the:
- Bravado Dorado
- Albany Cavalcade XL
What’s the Lucky Wheel prize car in GTA Online this week?
At the Diamond Casino, spin the wheel to win the Karin Sultan Classic.
What are the Salvage Yard Robbery targets in GTA Online this week?
For the week of May 16, the Salvage Yard Robbery targets in GTA Online are the Übermacht Cypher, Pfister Neon, and Albany Brigham. Players can steal these vehicles through Salvage Yard Robbery missions, with the main heist involving breaking Yusef’s cousin, King Tiny, out of jail and snatching the Übermacht Cypher. Completing these robberies not only allows players to keep or sell the target vehicles but also offers special rewards and progression bonuses, especially for PlayStation and Xbox users.
If you’ve set up a Salvage Yard, you’ll be looking for:
- Übermacht Cypher (see above)
- Pfister Neon
- Albany Brigham
Which properties are discounted in GTA Online this week?
For the week of May 16-21, 2025, GTA Online players can take advantage of a 30% discount on the Darnell Bros Garment Factory property. This discount also applies to upgrades and modifications for the property, making it an excellent opportunity for players looking to expand or enhance their business operations in Los Santos. No other property discounts have been reported for this week, so players interested in the Garment Factory should consider making their purchase before the event ends on May 21.
Hangers and hanger upgrades and modifications are 30% off this week at Maze Bank. You can also pick up Buckingham helicopters at a 30% discount.
What is the Gun Van selling in GTA Online this week?
This week in GTA Online, the Gun Van is offering a selection of discounted weapons, throwables, and body armor for players to purchase. Notably, the El Strickler Military Rifle is free for GTA+ subscribers, while the Compact EMP Launcher is available at 40% off for them. Other weapons on sale include the Military Rifle at 50% off, the Railgun, Combat SMG, Micro SMG, and Pool Cue each at 10% off. Throwables like grenades, tear gas, and proximity mines are also discounted by 10%, alongside various body armors at 10% off. The Gun Van’s location changes daily, and this week players can find it at Caesars Auto Parking in Little Seoul, making it a prime spot to grab these exclusive deals before the stock rotates next week.
Track down the Gun Van this week to pick up:
- Switchblade (40% off)
- Tactical SMG
- Widowmaker
- Micro SMG
- Double barrel shotgun
- Heavy sniper (30% off with GTA )
- Molotovs
- Proximity mines
- Tear gas
- Armor
What new surprises does the GTA Online update for May 16 hold for players
The GTA Online update for the week of May 16, 2024, delivers a fresh wave of excitement with its new Salvage Yard Robbery, where players must break King Tiny out of jail and steal the Übermacht Cypher, which can be kept upon success. PlayStation and Xbox users gain extra rewards like Red’s Cap and a Gold Buzzard Attack Chopper from Salvage Yard missions. The update also features triple GTA$ and RP on Drop Zone and Junk Energy Skydives (with a $100,000 bonus for earning five Gold Medals), double rewards on Air Races, and a variety of vehicle discounts including hangars and Buckingham helicopters. Additionally, the Lucky Wheel spins to win the Karin Sultan Classic, and the Gun Van offers significant discounts on weapons and armor. Premium test rides, prize rides, and new weekly challenges round out the update, making it a lucrative and action-packed week for players across all platforms.
What unexpected vehicles or missions are introduced in the May 16 update
The May 16 GTA Online update introduces several unexpected vehicles and missions that stand out for players:
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New Salvage Yard Robbery Mission: Players are tasked with helping Jamal Amir rescue his Ballas contact, King Tiny, and stealing an Übermacht Cypher equipped with a limited-edition Los Santos Panic vanity plate. Successfully completing this mission allows you to claim the Übermacht Cypher as your own vehicle.
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Rotating Salvage Yard Robbery Vehicles: In addition to the Übermacht Cypher in The Gangbanger Robbery, other featured vehicles for robbery missions this week include the Pfister Neon (The Duggan Robbery) and the Albany Brigham (The Podium Robbery).
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Special Test Rides and Prize Vehicles: The Ocelot Lynx, Dinka Jester, and Pegassi Vacca-previously removed vehicles-are available as test rides, while the Vapid Dominator ASP is the Prize Ride for the week.
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Podium Vehicle: The Karin Sultan Classic is the featured podium vehicle at the casino.
These additions, particularly the claimable Übermacht Cypher with its unique vanity plate and the return of rare test ride vehicles, provide unexpected opportunities and fresh challenges for players during this update cycle.
