GTA Online weekly update: Release time, patch notes & latest changes

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When is the UK launch time for GTA Online weekly update?

The GTA Online weekly update hits UK shores every Thursday at 9am.

This week (2nd November) was no different, and you should have access to the game’s latest update right now. There’s always something new to look forward to in this massive online game.

This means that the next GTA Online weekly update should go live on Thursday 9th November at 9am, then the 16th, 23rd, 30th November and so on and so forth.

GTA Online weekly update patch notes

You'll always find the latest GTA Online weekly update patch notes on the official Rockstar Newswire website.

As of Thursday 4th April 2024, the latest patch notes for GTA Online can be seen here. We've included them below in Rockstar's original wording.

Compete in New Transform Races for 2X GTA$ and RP

"Embrace uncertainty and gun it for the finish line in a fresh twist on Transform Races, where checkpoints bring new surprises.

"In Known Unknown Races, switch to a different vehicle at various checkpoints, cycling randomly through a predetermined list until each available vehicle has been utilized. In Unknown Unknown Races, these vehicle switches are more unexpected, challenging players to adjust on the fly to a randomly selected ride drawn from a larger pool of available vehicles.

"You’ll need to adjust and account for others’ rides on the fly while earning 2X GTA$ and RP in these races through April 10. This week also features the return of classic Adversary Modes Overtime Rumble, Tiny Racers, and Collection Time."

Gunrunning Bonuses: 2X GTA$ and RP on Sell Missions, 3X Rewards on Bunker Research, and More

"Manufacture below-board weaponry from a secure Bunker, pile it high atop a Delivery Vehicle, and make it to the drop-off location in one piece to earn Double Rewards for completing Bunker Sell Missions through April 10.

"Call Agent 14 and Request Bunker Research to interrupt a shootout between local police and a target wearing heavy ballistic armor. Take out the target and bring its armor back to your Bunker staff to complete the Bunker Research Mission and reap Triple Rewards, including GTA$, RP, and Research progress.

"Completing 3 Bunker Research Missions through April 10 will get you an additional lump sum of GTA$100,000 and the Dollar Daggers Hoodie as part of the Weekly Challenge. Any surplus weapons parts you’re left with can be stacked atop a Duneloader and delivered to local gun stores as part of the Ammu-Nation Contract in exchange for Double GTA$ and RP.

"Considering a career in the illicit arms trade? Gunrunning Bunkers, along with all Upgrades and Modifications, are available at a 30% discount all week long."

Get the Vom Feuer Camo Tee

"Are you a fan of exquisitely manufactured Swiss sidearms? Experience the best kind of kickback by Stealing Supplies for your Gunrunning operation — a surefire way to receive the Vom Feuer Camo Tee, delivered to your wardrobe immediately upon completion."

2X GTA$ and 4X RP on Gerald Contact Missions

"Whether you’re new in town or an established felon looking for a new revenue stream, get a foot in the door on the ground floor of Los Santos’ criminal underworld by helping with various illicit activities in all Gerald Contact Missions — including Gerald’s Last Play — dishing out 2X GTA$ and a massive 4X RP through April 10."

Salvage Yard Robbery Targets

"Use the computer inside your Salvage Yard to select one of this week’s Vehicle Robbery targets: the Albany Brigham (Muscle), Karin Hotring Everon (Sports), or the Lampadati Tigon (Super). Once you select a target, you’ll be able to see more information about the ride and its owner on the planning wall above."

New Community Guidelines

"Today we have published a new set of Community Guidelines to help ensure a positive gaming experience for everyone. These guidelines, together with our Terms of Service, outline the guiding principles for the types of behaviors and actions we encourage, and those we do not allow inside our games. These will be updated periodically to reflect any ongoing changes."

Improving Text and Voice Chat

"Over the past few months, we’ve taken steps to reduce instances of text chat spam and abuse in GTA Online sessions on PC. We’ve also recently updated voice chat settings across all platforms, which now defaults to OFF for all players. To turn voice chat on, head to Options > Settings > Voice Chat and click the Voice Chat enabled setting to ON.

"Our new proactive voice chat moderation system also goes live today on all GTA Online platforms, enabling us to automatically identify and take action against any players found to be in violation of our new Community Guidelines. You can read more about voice chat moderation here."

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

"Visit Simeon’s showroom anytime through April 10 to scope out the following vehicles, take them for a spin around the block, or purchase outright."

• Ocelot XA-21 (Super)
• Pegassi Torero (Sports Classic)
• Dinka Thrust (Motorcycle)
• Declasse Tulip (Muscle)
• RUNE Cheburek (Sports Classic)

Luxury Autos Showroom

"Pull up to the curb in Rockford Hills and press your face to the glass of the Luxury Autos window display to get a closer look at the Vapid Dominator GT (Muscle) and Karin Vivanite (SUV) on offer this week."

Premium Test Ride

"Hao’s been tinkering under the hood of the Karin S95 (Sports) for this week’s Premium Test Ride on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S — creating a supercharged version of the fastback that hurtles toward competition at a reckless clip."

LS Car Meet Prize Ride and Test Track

"Place Top 4 in the LS Car Meet Series three days in a row this week to win the BF Club (Compact). Wander over to the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to give the following trio of vehicles a spin between the columns of the painted track, indulge in Time Trials and randomized Scrambles against your peers, compare performance, and more."

• Pfister Comet S2 (Sports)
• Bravado Greenwood (Muscle)
• Grotti Cheetah Classic (Sports Classic)

On the Lucky Wheel Podium: Enus Windsor Drop

"Spin the Lucky Wheel once a day through April 10 for the opportunity to win this week’s top prize, the Enus Windsor Drop (Coupe) seen whirring on the podium in The Diamond Casino & Resort’s lobby."

We'll try to keep this page updated as best we can. But if you'd rather take matters into your own hands, remember that the patch notes are always on the Rockstar website.

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