GTA Online weekly update today (Feb 5–18)

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TL;DR

  • The last GTA Online weekly update went live on February 5, 2026, bringing a new Valentine’s Event, fresh bonuses, rotating challenges, and updated vehicle rewards.
  • The next GTA Online weekly reset is scheduled for February 12, 2026. It will celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with a new Lunar New Year Stunt Race, Yuanbao Collectibles, and more.

The GTA Online weekly update drops every Thursday, offering a bunch of new bonuses, discounts, challenges, and limited-time events to keep Los Santos feeling alive. No matter what you’re after, each update offers new ways to earn cash and unlock exclusive content.

Here’s everything included in the latest GTA Online weekly update to help you stay ahead of the curve.

GTA Online Valentine’s Event

A new Valentine’s Event is available through February 18, 2026.

“Use twin Shotaro beam trails to destroy rival couples in Deadline Duet, a new Adversary Mode added to GTA Online right in time for Valentine’s Day and paying out Triple Rewards for the next two weeks.

Winning two matches of Deadline Duet will satisfy the Weekly Challenge and reward you with GTA$100,000.

The next two weeks will also feature plenty of activities for groups: earn 4X Salaries working as an Associate or Bodyguard through February 18, and get free Champagne in all Nightclubs.

Come back next week to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse in GTA Online with a new Lunar New Year Stunt Race, Yuanbao Collectibles, and more.”

GTA Online podium vehicle

This week’s podium prize is the Invetero Coquette D1, a GTA$1,500,000 supercar normally available through Legendary Motorsport.

To get the podium vehicle in GTA Online, go to the Diamond Casino & Resort and spin the Lucky Wheel in the main lobby. You are allowed one free spin every 24 hours (real-time) and have a 1-in-20 (5%) chance of landing on the vehicle icon to win the car on display.

GTA Online prize ride challenge

This week’s prize ride is the Übermacht Rhinehart, a GTA$1,598,000 vehicle usually available from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

To get the prize ride in GTA Online, you must visit the LS Car Meet and complete the following racing objective:

Win in the LS Car Meet Series Once

Once this objective is met, you can claim your free vehicle through the “Prize Ride” option in the Interaction Menu while inside the car.

GTA Online time trials

Time trials are open-world races that require you to beat a set “par time” to earn a one-time weekly payout of roughly GTA$100,000. The locations this week are:

  • Sandy Shores to La Puerta (HSW Time Trial)
  • Cypress Flats (Time Trial)
  • Senora Freeway, locked to Super (Premium Race)

GTA Online LS Car Meet test track vehicles

The featured LS Car Meet rides available to push to the limit this week are:

  • Lampadati Pigalle (Removed Vehicle)
  • Bravado Verlierer (Removed Vehicle)
  • Ocelot Lynx (Removed Vehicle)
  • Maibatsu MonstroCiti (Premium Test Ride)

GTA Online Salvage Yard Robberies vehicles

Salvage Yard Robberies are multi-part heists that require you to steal high-end cars to either sell to Yusuf Amir for a large payout or dismantle for parts. The target vehicles for this week are:

  • The Cargo Ship Robbery: Grotti Furia (Top Tier)
  • The McTony Robbery: Classique Broadway (Mid Tier)
  • The Gangbanger Robbery: Bravado Greenwood (Standard Tier)
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GTA Online weekly challenge

The GTA Online weekly challenge is a rotating objective found in the Interaction Menu that rewards you with a hefty cash bonus upon completion. For this week, you simply need to:

Win two Adversary Modes to receive GTA$100,000

This week’s Most Wanted targets

Most Wanted targets are high-value bounties accessible through the Bail Office. While there’s only one bounty available per real-life day, they pay huge rewards. Just remember to deliver them alive, or your reward will be cut by around GTA$30,000.

Day Target Bounty
Feb 6 Grace Whitney GTA$123,000
Feb 7 Cleo Song GTA$130,000
Feb 8 Leroy O’Neil GTA$127,000
Feb 9 Chaz Lieberman GTA$123,000
Feb 10 Omar Garcia GTA$129,000
Feb 11 Cleo Song GTA$126,000
Feb 12 Leroy O’Neil GTA$123,000
Feb 13 Grace Whitney GTA$129,000
Feb 14 Omar Garcia GTA$125,000
Feb 15 Brock Thompson GTA$122,000

This week’s FIB Priority File

FIB files are available through the Darnell Bros Garment Factory and offer huge payouts upon completion every week. This week’s Priority File is:

The Fine Art File 

Remember that completing the Priority File pays double the standard rate (roughly GTA$300,000).

GTA Online Luxury Autos showroom cars

These are the Luxury Autos vehicles on show this week:

  • Benefactor Vorschlaghammer
  • Übermacht Sentinel GTS

GTA Online Premium Deluxe Motorsports cars

These are the Premium Deluxe Motorsports vehicles on show this week:

  • Western Rat Bike (Removed Vehicle)
  • Dinka Enduro (Removed Vehicle)
  • Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Removed Vehicle)
  • Hijak Ruston (Removed Vehicle)
  • Lampadati Michelli GT (Removed Vehicle)

Note: Premium Deluxe Motorsports and Luxury Autos dealerships are pretty much the only way to buy “hidden” vehicles that Rockstar removed from the Southern San Andreas Super Autos and Legendary Motorsport websites in previous updates.

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GTA Online weekly discounts

Every week, there are limited-time price cuts (usually 30–50% off) on specific vehicles, properties, and weapons. Here are all the discounts available in GTA Online this week:

40% off

  • Meth Lab Properties and Upgrades

30% off

  • Emperor ETR1
  • Överflöd Autarch
  • Pfister Comet S2
  • Nagasaki Weaponized Dinghy
  • Benefactor Vorschlaghammer
  • Gallivanter Baller ST-D
  • HVY Vetir
  • Western Powersurge
  • Western Company Rogue
  • Karin Futo GTX
  • Truffade Nero
  • Vulcar Warrener HKR

GTA Online Gun Van discounts

The Gun Van is a mobile black-market dealer that offers weapons, throwables, and body armor at a lower price than Ammu-Nation—if you can find it! Here are all Gun Van discounts in GTA Online this week:

30% off

  • Service Carbine
  • Compact EMP Launcher (GTA+ members only)

When do GTA Online weekly updates come out?

GTA Online weekly updates usually drop every Thursday, at around 9:00–10:00 AM UTC. The next reset is expected to release on February 12, 2026, and should run until February 19, 2026.

It’s worth noting that GTA Online weekly resets can be delayed or pushed back, either due to DLC launches (these often drop on Tuesdays), holidays and special events, strategic “dead weeks” before major releases, or technical issues—it’s really anyone’s guess.

GTA Online weekly update time by timezone

Here is the global release schedule for the GTA Online weekly update across different time zones:

Timezone City & Country Typical Release Time
PST Los Angeles, United States 2:00 AM
EST New York, United States 5:00 AM
BRT São Paulo, Brazil 7:00 AM
GMT London, United Kingdom
Lisbon, Portugal
10:00 AM
CET Paris, France
Berlin, Germany
Rome, Italy
11:00 AM
EET Athens, Greece
Cairo, Egypt
12:00 PM (Noon)
MSK Moscow, Russia 1:00 PM
GST Dubai, United Arab Emirates 2:00 PM
IST Mumbai, India 3:30 PM
SGT/HKT Singapore 6:00 PM
JST Tokyo, Japan 7:00 PM
AEDT Sydney, Australia 9:00 PM
NZDT Auckland, New Zealand 11:00 PM

Note: These times are based on standard time conversions. Local start times may change by 1 hour due to daylight saving time in certain regions.

GTA Online weekly update history & timeline

GTA Online weekly updates follow a regular reset schedule. This table tracks past updates and key changes, helping you quickly spot reward rotations and special events.

Update Date Main Event / Theme Duration
Feb 12, 2026 Year of the Fire Horse TBD
Feb 5, 2026 Valentine’s Event (Current) Feb 5 – Feb 11
Jan 29, 2026 New Odd Jobs & Firefighter Bonuses Jan 29 – Feb 4
Jan 22, 2026 Street Race Series & Tuner Bonuses Jan 22 – Jan 28
Jan 15, 2026 Drug Wars Anniversary & Acid Lab 2x Jan 15 – Jan 21
Jan 8, 2026 Mansion Raid & Legal Money Fronts Jan 8 – Jan 14
Dec 18, 2025 Winter Festival (3-Week Special) Dec 18 – Jan 7
Dec 10, 2025 A Safehouse in the Hills DLC Launch Dec 10 – Dec 17
Dec 4, 2025 DLC Warm-up & Business Bonuses Dec 4 – Dec 9
Nov 27, 2025 Thanksgiving / Black Friday Special Nov 27 – Dec 3
Nov 20, 2025 Super Yacht Life & Casino Work Nov 20 – Nov 26

Conclusion

That’s everything currently on offer in this week’s GTA Online weekly update.

We usually know what’s dropping at least a day before Rockstar publishes its official Newswire, so it’s worth bookmarking this page to stay ahead of each reset and catch new money-making opportunities as soon as they drop.

FAQs

What time does GTA Online weekly update each week?

GTA Online weekly updates usually go live at around 09:00–10:00 UTC, though Rockstar can roll it out slightly earlier or later depending on server refresh timing.

What day do GTA Online weekly updates release?

Weekly updates reset every Thursday, bringing new bonuses, discounts, and rotating content.

Does GTA Online still get updates in 2026?

Yes. Rockstar continues to support GTA Online in 2026 with regular weekly updates, seasonal events, and occasional major content drops.

What is the difference between a GTA Online weekly update and a DLC update?

GTA Online weekly updates rotate bonuses, sales, and activities that are already in the game, while DLC updates add new missions, vehicles, businesses, or gameplay systems.

What is included in GTA Online weekly updates?

Each weekly update in GTA Online usually features 2x–3x GTA$ and RP bonuses, vehicle discounts, event rewards, limited-time modes, and special challenges.

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