Events are periodic occasions in which discounts and bonuses are typically offered in Grand Theft Auto Online .
Events first appeared after the release of the Ill-Gotten Gains Part 2 update and soon became a fundamental part of GTA Online in the enhanced release of the game, particularly when content updates for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of the game were discontinued.
Description
Weekly Events
During events, prices of existing content, new and old, are often cut, usually by 25%. As well as this, Double GTA$ and RP is usually awarded on certain game modes. The Import/Export , Executives and Other Criminals , Further Adventures in Finance and Felony , Gunrunning and Smuggler's Run updates are prime examples of updates that had weekly events released continually after the update. These weekly events release vehicles that were added in the update but not officially available, or not purchasable (mission-restricted, for example). During the release of these vehicles, discounts to existing vehicles and double GTA$ and RP is offered to a new Adversary Mode released alongside the vehicle. Discounts usually applies for the vehicles and standard modifications (sometimes selected modifications such as aircraft weaponry), as well as selected properties and its features.
In addition to discounts, business-type features, such as Vehicle Cargo and Supplies , receives bonuses as well, usually offering increased payouts over their standard values. Premium Races and Time Trials lists are often updated on weekly events, having a new track for a selected vehicle class to compete or a new time trial to be completed under par time, awarding the player with the corresponding payouts. Occasionally, a new clothing item is awarded to players when they log to the game within the current weekly event.
As expected from its name, weekly events generally start from Tuesdays and last for one week, though in rare cases, they may last for up to two weeks.
Holiday/Themed Events
As well as weekly occurrences, events are also prominent in re-releasing exclusive content, mainly themed content such as that added in Halloween Surprise , Independence Day Special , Festive Surprise and Valentine's Day Massacre Special . These re-release all content available only during this holiday event.
Special Events
Occasionally, major special events are hosted to celebrate the upcoming release of an update, or a major part of GTA Online , or even real-world history. Examples include the GTA Online Bonuses event which commonly slashes prices of many vehicles, properties, clothing and more by up to 89%. Anniversary Specials was an event which occurred around the time of Halloween Specials 2017 and celebrated the 4th year of GTA Online . This saw a plentiful award of GTA$400,000 to all players who logged on during the event.
DLC Content Release
Many vehicles have been released in weekly updates consequent to the initial DLC's release, including the Itali GTB and Itali GTB Custom , Comet Retro Custom , weaponized vehicles such as the Ardent and Vigilante , and classic cars such as the Turismo Classic , Cheetah Classic , Torero and Rapid GT Classic .
Adversary Modes became increasingly common around the time Events became a key part of the online experience. Plenty of Adversary Modes were released in these events, such as Dogfight , Condemned , Tiny Racers , Stockpile , Vehicle Vendetta and Entourage .
List of Events
Event Vehicles
See Also: Event Vehicles in GTA Online
Many vehicles have been released over Event periods following the release of a DLC . So far, 126 vehicles have been released in GTA Online as part of an event after the initial release of the DLC.
While some events are officially titled, the vast majority are not and because one of the first events introducing a new vehicle, the Pfister 811 Week event was officially titled "Pfister 811 Week", all consequent events are simply named after the vehicle that was introduced as part of the event.
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Vehicle
Release Date
Event
DLC
Karin 190z
February 20, 2018
190z Week
The Doomsday Heist
Pfister 811
June 28, 2016
Pfister 811 Week
Further Adventures in Finance and Felony
Ocelot Ardent
August 22, 2017
Ardent Week
Gunrunning
Overflod Autarch
December 26, 2017
Festive Surprise 2017
The Doomsday Heist
B-11 Strikeforce
August 7, 2018
Dixon Residency Week
After Hours
Gallivanter Baller ST
February 10, 2022
Valentine's Day 2022
The Contract
Blimp
July 31, 2018
Tale of Us Residency Week
After Hours
Dinka Blista Kanjo
February 20, 2020
Blista Kanjo Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Grotti Brioso 300
December 22, 2020
Holiday Bonuses 2020
The Cayo Perico Heist
Vapid Caracara
April 3, 2018
Target Assault Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
RUNE Cheburek
May 29, 2018
Madrazo Dispatch Services Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Grotti Cheetah Classic
July 11, 2017
Cheetah Classic Week
Gunrunning
Western Motorcycle Company Cliffhanger
July 19, 2016
Cunning Stunts Bonuses I
Cunning Stunts
Vapid Clique
December 25, 2018
Festive Surprise 2018
Arena War
Pfister Comet Retro Custom
December 22, 2016
Festive Surprise 2016
Import/Export
Pfister Comet S2
July 29, 2021
Comet S2 Week
Los Santos Tuners
Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio
January 6, 2022
Comet S2 Cabrio Week
The Contract
Pfister Comet SR
February 27, 2018
GTA Online Bonuses (March 2018)
The Doomsday Heist
Vapid Contender
July 26, 2016
Cunning Stunts Bonuses II
Cunning Stunts
Coil Cyclone
November 14, 2017
Cyclone Week
Smuggler's Run
Übermacht Cypher
September 2, 2021
Cypher Week
Los Santos Tuners
Western Motorcycle Company Daemon (civilian variant)
October 11, 2016
Daemon and Raptor Week
Bikers
Principe Deveste Eight
February 21, 2019
Deveste Eight and Doomsday Week
Arena War
Schyster Deviant
February 7, 2019
Deviant Week
Arena War
Vapid Dominator ASP
August 5, 2021
Dominator ASP Week
Los Santos Tuners
Vapid Dominator GTX
May 8, 2018
Business Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Declasse Drift Tampa
July 19, 2016
Cunning Stunts Bonuses I
Cunning Stunts
Declasse Drift Yosemite
February 6, 2020
Drift Yosemite Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
MTL Dune
July 26, 2016
Cunning Stunts Bonuses II
Cunning Stunts
Weeny Dynasty
October 17, 2019
Dynasty Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Vapid Ellie
March 27, 2018
Ellie and Tezeract Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Progen Emerus
August 15, 2019
Emerus Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Pegassi Esskey
November 15, 2016
Esskey Week
Bikers
Pegassi FCR 1000
January 2, 2017
FCR 1000 Week
Import/Export
Pegassi FCR 1000 Custom
January 2, 2017
FCR 1000 Week
Import/Export
FH-1 Hunter
November 21, 2017
FH-1 Hunter Week
Smuggler's Run
Vapid Flash GT
March 17, 2018
The Vespucci Job Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Canis Freecrawler
September 4, 2018
Freecrawler Week
After Hours
Grotti Furia
December 19, 2019
Festive Surprise 2019
The Diamond Casino Heist
Bravado Gauntlet Classic
August 8, 2019
Gauntlet Classic Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Bravado Gauntlet Hellfire
September 5, 2019
Gauntlet Hellfire Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Declasse Granger 3600LX
January 27, 2022
Granger 3600LX Week
The Contract
Pfister Growler
August 19, 2021
Kart Krash: Full Auto Week
Los Santos Tuners
Grotti GT500
January 16, 2018
GT500 Week
The Doomsday Heist
Albany Hermes
December 25, 2017
Festive Surprise 2017
The Doomsday Heist
Buckingham Howard NX-25
September 26, 2017
Howard NX-25 Week
Smuggler's Run
Annis Hellion
October 3, 2019
Hellion Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Vapid Hustler
February 13, 2018
Valentine's Day 2018
The Doomsday Heist
Obey I-Wagen
January 20, 2022
I-Wagen Week
The Contract
Överflöd Imorgon
January 9, 2020
Imorgon Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Pegassi Infernus Classic
March 28, 2017
Infernus Classic Week
Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit
HVY Insurgent Pick-Up Custom
August 1, 2017
Insurgent Pick-Up Custom Week
Gunrunning
Invade and Persuade Tank
December 25, 2019
Festive Surprise 2019
The Diamond Casino Heist
Weeny Issi Classic
March 17, 2018
The Vespucci Job Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Progen Itali GTB
January 10, 2017
Itali GTB Week
Import/Export
Progen Itali GTB Custom
January 10, 2017
Itali GTB Week
Import/Export
Grotti Itali GTO
December 26, 2018
Festive Surprise 2018
Arena War
Grotti Itali RSX
December 22, 2020
Holiday Bonuses 2020
The Cayo Perico Heist
Dewbauchee JB 700W
December 26, 2019
Festive Surprise 2019
The Diamond Casino Heist
Ocelot Jugular
October 10, 2019
Jugular Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Canis Kamacho
February 6, 2018
Battle Week
The Doomsday Heist
Benefactor Krieger
September 12, 2019
Krieger Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Ocelot Locust
August 29, 2019
Locust Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Ocelot Lynx
July 19, 2016
Cunning Stunts Bonuses I
Cunning Stunts
Maibatsu Manchez Scout
January 14, 2021
Manchez Scout Week
The Cayo Perico Heist
HVY Menacer
August 28, 2018
Menacer Week
After Hours
Lampadati Michelli GT
May 29, 2018
Madrazo Dispatch Services Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Vapid Minivan Custom
April 12, 2016
Adversary Modes Week
Lowriders: Custom Classics
Mammoth Mogul
October 3, 2017
Mogul Week
Smuggler's Run
Vulcar Nebula Turbo
August 22, 2019
Nebula Turbo Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Vysser Neo
August 1, 2019
Neo Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Pfister Neon
January 30, 2018
Neon Week
The Doomsday Heist
Truffade Nero
December 20, 2016
Festive Surprise 2016
Import/Export
Truffade Nero Custom
December 20, 2016
Festive Surprise 2016
Import/Export
HVY Nightshark
August 8, 2017
Nightshark Week
Gunrunning
Lampadati Novak
November 7, 2019
Novak Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Pegassi Oppressor Mk II
August 14, 2018
The Black Madonna Residency Week
After Hours
Nagasaki Outlaw
January 23, 2019
Outlaw Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
P-45 Nokota
November 7, 2017
P-45 Nokota Week
Smuggler's Run
Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec
December 30, 2021
Patriot Mil-Spec Week
The Contract
Vapid Peyote Gasser
November 28, 2019
Peyote Gasser Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Progen PR4
February 27, 2020
Open Wheel Races Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Karin Previon
September 9, 2021
Previon Week
Los Santos Tuners
Buckingham Pyro
October 10, 2017
Pyro Week
Smuggler's Run
Ocelot R88
February 27, 2020
Open Wheel Races Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Western Rampant Rocket
October 31, 2019
Halloween Surprise 2019
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic
September 12, 2017
Rapid GT Classic Week
Smuggler's Run
BF Raptor
October 11, 2016
Daemon and Raptor Week
Bikers
RC Bandito
January 29, 2019
RC Bandito Week
Arena War
Western Reever
February 3, 2022
Reever Week
The Contract
Übermacht Revolter
January 23, 2018
Revolter Week
The Doomsday Heist
RM-10 Bombushka
September 19, 2017
RM-10 Bombushka Week
Smuggler's Run
Hijak Ruston
March 21, 2017
Ruston Week
Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit
Declasse Sabre Turbo Custom
April 19, 2016
Sabre Week
Lowriders: Custom Classics
LCC Sanctus
October 28, 2016
Vortex and Sanctus Week
Bikers
Annis Savestra
January 2, 2018
Savestra Week
The Doomsday Heist
Benefactor Schlagen GT
January 22, 2019
Schlagen GT Week
Arena War
Declasse Scramjet
August 21, 2018
Scramjet Week
After Hours
Sea Sparrow
March 17, 2018
The Vespucci Job Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Western Company Seabreeze
October 28, 2017
Halloween Bonuses 2017
Smuggler's Run
Übermacht Sentinel Classic
December 19, 2017
Festive Surprise 2017
The Doomsday Heist
Dewbauchee Seven-70
July 5, 2016
Seven-70 Week
Further Adventures in Finance and Felony
Nagasaki Shinobi
January 13, 2022
Double Down Week
The Contract
Nagasaki Shotaro
November 8, 2016
Shotaro Week
Bikers
Vapid Slamtruck
January 21, 2021
Slamtruck Week
The Cayo Perico Heist
Dewbauchee Specter
January 17, 2017
Specter Week
Import/Export
Dewbauchee Specter Custom
January 17, 2017
Specter Week
Import/Export
Squaddie
February 4, 2021
GTA Online Bonuses (February 2021)
The Cayo Perico Heist
Enus Stafford
July 31, 2018
Tale of Us Residency Week
After Hours
Benefactor Streiter
December 23, 2017
Festive Surprise 2017
The Doomsday Heist
Nagasaki Stryder
March 5, 2020
Stryder Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Dinka Sugoi
February 13, 2020
Valentine's Day 2020
The Diamond Casino Heist
Karin Sultan Classic
January 16, 2020
Sultan Classic Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Karin Sultan RS Classic
August 26, 2021
Sultan RS Classic Week
Los Santos Tuners
Karin Technical Custom
July 18, 2017
Technical Custom Week
Gunrunning
Benefactor Terrorbyte
August 14, 2018
The Black Madonna Residency Week
After Hours
Pegassi Tezeract
March 27, 2018
Ellie and Tezeract Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Pegassi Torero
July 25, 2017
Torero Week
Gunrunning
Declasse Tornado Custom
April 4, 2016
Tornado Week
Lowriders: Custom Classics
Declasse Tornado Rat Rod
November 1, 2016
Tornado Rat Rod Week
Bikers
Pegassi Toros
December 18, 2018
Festive Surprise 2018
Arena War
Declasse Tulip
January 15, 2019
Tulip Week
Arena War
Grotti Turismo Classic
April 4, 2017
Turismo Classic Week
Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit
Överflöd Tyrant
May 8, 2018
Business Week
Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series
Albany V-STR
January 30, 2020
V-STR Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Dewbauchee Vagner
June 30, 2017
Independence Day 2017
Gunrunning
Declasse Vamos
February 14, 2019
Valentine's Day 2019
Arena War
Emperor Vectre
August 12, 2021
Vectre Week
Los Santos Tuners
Dinka Verus
February 18, 2021
Verus Week
The Cayo Perico Heist
HVY Vetir
January 28, 2021
Vetir Week
The Cayo Perico Heist
Dinka Veto Modern
December 22, 2020
Holiday Bonuses 2020
The Cayo Perico Heist
Grotti Vigilante
October 31, 2017
Halloween Specials 2017 /Anniversary Specials
Smuggler's Run
Lampadati Viseris
January 9, 2018
Viseris Week
The Doomsday Heist
Pegassi Vortex
October 25, 2016
Vortex and Sanctus Week
Bikers
BF Weevil
January 7, 2021
Weevil Week
The Cayo Perico Heist
Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy
February 25, 2021
Weaponized Dinghy Week
The Cayo Perico Heist
Grotti X80 Proto
June 21, 2016
Power Play Week
Further Adventures in Finance and Felony
Ocelot XA-21
August 15, 2017
XA-21 Week
Gunrunning
Bravado Youga Classic
November 22, 2016
Youga Classic Week
Bikers
Överflöd Zeno
December 23, 2021
Festive Surprise 2021
The Contract
RUNE Zhaba
January 2, 2020
Zhaba Week
The Diamond Casino Heist
Übermacht Zion Classic
September 19, 2019
Zion Classic Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
Pegassi Zorrusso
October 24, 2019
Zorrusso Week
The Diamond Casino & Resort
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