User blog:LegenDove/The GTA Online Independence Day Special – Available Starting Today

How about a new update? This time featuring monster trucks and fireworks!

Rockstar once again have pushed out an update without advertising beforehand, like the "I'm Not a Hipster' Update. The "Independence Day Special" has a set of American clothing, weapons, vehicles, properties and fireworks.

Taken from the Newswire: "Demonstrate your exceptionalism and own the road from sea to shining sea with two new star spangled rides, the Sovereign motorcycle and the super-sized monster truck. And protect your rights the same way our Founding Fathers did with the latest addition to Ammu-Nation's antiques collection, the high-powered... or channel your inner Jack Howitzer with the spectacular Firework Rocket Launcher."

Highlights from the Change Log
New Content


 * Two new vehicles with permanent American Flag livery have been added.


 * Vapid “The Liberator” - An off-road truck, available from the Warstock site. This vehicle is not moddable and is accessed via Pegasus.


 * Western Sovereign - This motorcycle is available from San Andreas Super

Independence Day Special Content: Available for purchase for a limited time only.


 * Over 40 new Independence holiday-themed clothing items, including outfits, have been added to clothes stores for both male and female characters in GTA Online.
 * Two new weapons have been added to Ammu-Nation: Fireworks Launcher and Musket.
 * Four types of Fireworks can now be purchased from Ammu-Nation. They each come in 3 colors, red, white and blue.
 * A new Parachute Smoke color has been added to Ammu-Nation. The color automatically alternates between, red, white and blue: Patriot Parachute Smoke.
 * A new tire smoke color has been added to the Mod Shops. This also alternates between, red, white and blue: Patriot Tire Smoke.
 * 12 new animal masks have been added to Vespucci Movie Masks. There are 6 styles, each with 2 color variations.
 * Four new horns have been added to the Mod Shop. Each horn is part of the Star Spangled Banner song.
 * A new Mullet hairstyle has been added for both male and female characters.
 * Stars n Stripes Face Paint added to Barber Shop and Salon.

New Features and Updates

Exploit Fixes
 * The ability to place and set off fireworks has been added to the Interaction Menu. Players can purchase 4 different types from Ammu-*Nation and then access them in their inventory. The fireworks are available for a limited time to celebrate the holiday period.
 * Seven new medium and low end Countryside Apartments have been added to the Dynasty 8 website.
 * Players are now able to ride on the ‘The Leviathan’ rollercoaster and ‘The Ferris Whale’ on Del Perro Pier.
 * Fixed an exploit where players could spawn UFOs in public sessions.

Conclusion
It's nice to see Rockstar updating GTA V with another great updates. I'm personally looking forward to the countryside apartments and new vehicles, not to mention the fireworks!

-LegenDove

P.S. Please don't compplain about the lack of heists unless it's constructive. Thanks!