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.
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 (August 21st – August 27th, 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 GTA online event starts on August 21st, 2025, and runs until August 27th, refreshed with 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: Vapid Dominator
- The Duggan Robbery: Grotti Stinger GT
- The McTony Robbery: Karin Boor
Find these vehicles and take them to your Salvage Yard. If you've 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 – Textile City
- RC Time Trial – Cypress Flats
- Time Trial (Regular) – Vinewood Bowl
- Premium Race – Wiwang Park
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
- BF Raptor
- Dinka Jester
- Enus Cognoscenti Cabrio
Luxury Autos Car Dealership --
We have two luxury auto car dealership deals this week, i.e., Canis Castigator & Übermacht Niobe, located in Rockford Hills.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport
You can check out these five cars for premium deluxe motorsport from Simeon's showroom, i.e.
- Annis S80RR
- Grotti Turismo Omaggio
- Nagasaki Shinobi
- Ocelot Locust
- Pegassi Ignus
FIB Priority File
In GTA Online, this week's FIB Priority File is The Fine Art File. Priority Files pays out double.
GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges
If you place in the top 3 for 2 days in a row in the LS Car Meet Race, you will unlock the Declasse Impaler SZ as this week's Prize Ride vehicle. This sedan is valued at $1,280,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
Premium Test Ride Vehicle
PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can test the Annis Euros X32 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 Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio, which costs $1,797,000 from Legendary Motorsport. GTA+ members will receive 2 spins every 24 hours.
- 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 Premium Deluxe Repo Work missions" to get a $100,000 bonus.
Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities
- 3x GTA$ and RP on Simeon Export Requests
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Simeon Contact Missions (4x for GTA+)
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Sumo (Remix)
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Community Race Series
GTA Online Discounted Content
This week, the following items are on sale in GTA Online:
Discounts
40% off:
- Annis S80RR
- Grotti Turismo Omaggio
- Nagasaki Shinobi
- Pegassi Ignus
- Toundra Panthere
30% off
- Smoke on the Water
- B-11 Strikeforce
- BF Club
- Buckingham Akula
- Dewbauchee Specter
- Ocelot Ardent
- Överflöd Pipistrello
- Pegassi Torero XO
Gun Van Content:
Weapons
- Battle Rifle (10%, GTA+ 30%)
- Railgun (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Tactical SMG (40%, GTA+ 40%)
- Double Barrel Shotgun (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Pump Shotgun (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Knuckle Duster (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Throwables
- Sticky Bomb (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Molotov (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%)
Other Updates
- Free Money: The devs are offering free money as part of a “End of Summer GTA$ Giveaway”. Simply log in and claim $1 million until September 17th, 2025. Also, if you are a GTA+ member, then you will get $2 million
- New Vehicles: Declasse Drift Walton L35 can be purchased from Southern San Andreas Super Autos. It costs around $1,404,750, but it is FREE for everyone until next week. Also, you must be a member of the LS Car Meet to purchase it.
- Drop Zone has been removed and Sumo (Remix) will be in the Featured Series
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.
