Independence Day 2023 was an annual Independence Day event in Grand Theft Auto Online. The event started on June 29, 2023, and ran until July 5, 2023. This event, celebrating the 4th of July (American Independence Day), featured triple and double earnings and discounts on selected vehicles, properties, weapons, and other items.
Job Updates[]
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New this week, keep watch for gangs escorting goods across Los Santos and disrupt their supply chains. Take possession of any transport vehicles you come across and bring them to your owned businesses to replenish some of your Supplies. If you don’t own the prerequisite business, you can deliver the goods to a drop-off point for GTA$ and RP.
— Rockstar Newswire.
- A new Random Event, Finders Keepers, was added.
Bonuses[]
San Andreas Mercenaries Bonus Event[]
From this week through July 12, rare collectibles could be won for partaking in challenges relating to Project Overthrow and LSA Operations. Players who completed the below criteria received the following rewards:
- Buy (or already own) the Operations Terminal and Mammoth Thruster Upgrades for the Mammoth Avenger: Hinterland Bomber Jacket
- Sell GTA$500,000 worth of Smuggler Cargo goods: LS Pounders Cap
- Complete all 6 Project Overthrow Missions: Blue & Green Camo livery for the Mammoth Avenger
- Complete all 3 LSA Operations: Conveyor livery for the V-65 Molotok
Standard Bonuses[]
- The Lucky Wheel podium prize was changed from the Pegassi Tempesta to the Vapid Dominator GTX.
- The LS Car Meet Prize Ride was changed from the Grotti Turismo Classic to the Grotti Cheetah Classic.
- The LS Car Meet Test Rides were changed to the Pfister Neon, the Invetero Coquette D10, and the Annis ZR350.
- The Luxury Autos Display Vehicles were changed to the Truffade Thrax and the Grotti Visione.
- The Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom vehicles were the Karin Boor, the Truffade Z-Type, the Western Sovereign, the Annis RE-7B, and the Vapid Bullet.
- 3x GTA$ and RP from Business Battles.
- Business Battle Event Cargo was enabled. Players can earn the Pißwasser, Benedict, Patriot, and Supa Wet Beer Hats, or the Statue of Happiness T-Shirt.
- 2x GTA$ and RP from Air Freight Cargo Sell Missions.
- 2x GTA$ and RP from the Air Force Zero Versus Missions.
PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S Exclusive Bonuses[]
- The Hao's Special Works Premium Test Ride was changed from the Överflöd Entity MT to the Imponte Arbiter GT.
Discounts[]
- Discounts on selected vehicles and vehicle upgrades:
- Vapid Liberator - FREE
- Western Sovereign - 50% off ($60,000)
- Annis ZR350 - 30% off ($1,130,500 - $847,875 trade price)
- Grotti Visione - 30% off ($1,575,000)
- HVY Menacer - 40% off ($1,065,000)
- LF-22 Starling - 40% off ($2,194,500 - $1,650,000 trade price)
- FH-1 Hunter - 50% off ($2,061,500 - $1,550,000 trade price)
- [E&E] Pegassi Weaponized Ignus - 30% off ($2,271,500)
- Mobile Operations Center - 50% off
- Mobile Operations Center Customizations and Upgrades - 50% off
- Independence Day-themed Mobile Operations Center liveries - 50% off
- Independence Day-themed Car Horns – 50% off
- Patriotic Tire Smoke – 50% off
- Discounts on selected character customization options:
- USA Parachute Bag – 50% off
- Patriotic Parachute Smoke – 50% off
- Independence Day-themed Clothing – 50% off
- Independence Day-themed Face Paints – 50% off
- Independence Day-themed Masks – 50% off
- Independence Day-themed Haircuts – 50% off
- Discounts on selected weapons and weapon upgrades:
- Firework Launcher & Ammo – 50% off
- Musket – 50% off
- Mk II Weapon Independence Day Liveries – 50% off
- Discounts on selected weapons from the Gun Van:
- Service Carbine – 35% off ($240,500)
- [E&E] Unholy Hellbringer – 35% off ($258,375, for GTA+ members only)
Races and Time Trials[]
- Premium Race: Taking Off (Locked to Super)
- Time Trial: Cypress Flats
- RC Time Trials:
- 06/29: Cypress Flats
- 06/30: Backlot City
- 07/01: Paleto Forest Sawmill
- 07/02: Vespucci Beach
- 07/03: Davis Quartz
- 07/05: Vespucci Canals
- 07/06: Cemetery
- HSW Time Trial: Sandy Shores (PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S Exclusive)
Gallery[]
Hao's Premium Test Ride advert for the Arbiter GT.
HSW Time Trial Advert.
Exclusive Independence Day Items.
Beer Hats.
Hinterland Bomber Jacket.
LS Pounders Cap.
Conveyor livery for the V-65 Molotok.
Luxury Autos stock.
Premium Deluxe Motorsport stock.
LS Car Meet Test Rides advert.
Lucky Wheel Reward.
Prize Ride.