New content just dropped! GTA Online weekly update is here, where you get new content, special events, and extra discounts. This is a great opportunity for those with GTA-modded accounts to take advantage of these updates.
This weekly update offers a new range of robberies and missions 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 and smart refreshes occur each week, giving 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 (January 15th – January 21st, 2026)
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 January 15th and runs until January 21st, 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 Cargo Ship Robbery: Pegassi Zorrusso
- The Duggan Robbery: Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec
- The McTony Robbery: Albany Cavalcade XL
Find these vehicles and take them to your Salvage Yard. If you've not started 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 – North Chumash
- RC Time Trial – Construction Site I
- Time Trial (Regular) – Storm Drain
- 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.
Also, check out the GTA Online Money Fronts Update
Test Track Vehicles
The three test ride vehicles this week in GTA Online are
- Grotti Carbonizzare
- Grotti GT500
- Grotti Stinger
Luxury Autos Car Dealership
We have two luxury car dealerships located in Rockford Hills deal of the week is Grotti GT750 & Übermacht Sentinel XS24.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport
You can check out these five cars for premium deluxe motorsport from Simeon's showroom, i.e.
- Canis Kalahari
- Dewbauchee Rapid GT
- Dundreary Landstalker XL
- LCC Avarus
- Vapid Blade
FIB Priority File
In GTA Online, this week's FIB Priority File is The Project Breakaway File. Priority Files pays out double.
GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges
If you place in the top 2 for 4 days in the LS Car Meet Race, you will unlock the Grotti Itali GTO as this week's Prize Ride vehicle. This sedan is valued at $1,965,000 from Legendary Motorsport.
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 Declasse Impaler LX, which costs $1,465,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos. 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 "Complete one Business Battle Jobs" to get the GTA $100,000 bonus.
Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities
- 4x GTA$, RP and Nightclub Goods on Business Battles
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Mansion Raid
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Community Race Series
- 2x GTA$ and RP on G’s Cache
- 2x GTA$ and RP on Nightclub Daily Income
GTA Online Discounted Content
This week, the following items are on sale in GTA Online:
40% off
- Nightclub Properties, including upgrades and modifications
30% off
- Albany Cavalcade XL
- Albany Hermes
- Cheval Taipan
- Dashound
- Declasse Vigero ZX
- Karin Everon
- Obey Omnis e-GT
- Rhino Tank
- Vapid Dominator FX
Gun Van Content:
Weapons
- Stun Gun (10%, GTA+ 40%)
- Railgun (50%, GTA+ 50%)
- Battle Rifle (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Combat MG (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Pistol .50 (10%, GTA+ FREE)
- Nightstick (10%, GTA+ 20%)
Throwables
- Proximity Mine (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Sticky Bomb (10%, GTA+ 20%)
- Pipe Bomb (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%)
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Other Updates and Rewards
- New Mansion Mode: A new mode, Mansion Raid, has been introduced in GTA Online. It is a multi-stage mission where you can break into other players' missions and steal from them. The other player will try to defend their mansion. If you win your first match in this mode, then you will receive $200,000 within 72 hours. You can participate in this mode with 4 to 8 players.
- Linking Bonus: If you link your Discord account with your Rockstar Games account, then you will receive GTA$500,000.
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 one comes out every week, so it's worth checking in to get the best possible collection.