The GTA Online January 16 weekly update patch notes are here and there is a free hoodie to be had. So, here’s everything you need to know about Rockstar’s newest weekly GTA update.
As regular GTA Online players will know, Rockstar provides a new update each week, adding or switching around content. This usually includes login bonuses, boosted rewards for specific missions, featured races, and a whole lot more.
The past 12 months have been a big one for Rockstar Games and Grand Theft Auto with tons of drama and news involving GTA 6. The long-awaited sequel was revealed last year, as Rockstar finally dropped a trailer. However, things have gone quiet for now.
We’re still waiting for more info on the GTA 6 front, and the GTA Online follow-up, but until that time, let’s see what’s been added in the most recent update on January 16, 2025. These are the full patch notes.
GTA Online weekly update patch notes (January 16)
New GTA Online content added
The last few weeks of GTA Online updates have been chock full of new content – including new police cars, the Wildlife Photography Challenge, a drip-feed of new jobs, the addition of Drag Races, and a brand new heist – The Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid.
Last week, the Agents of Sabotage update dropped, giving you a new business to own in the form of the Darnell Bros Garment Factory. From here, you’ll team up with Pavel and ex-FIB agent Jodi Marshall to take on some big jobs. And, of course, there are new vehicles to own too – including the the Vapid Firebolt ASP.
This week, however, it’s a bit slower and there isn’t any new content.
Prize Ride Challenge Vehicle
This week’s GTA Online Prize Ride car to acquire is the Vapid Caracara 4×4. You’ll need to place top three in the LS Car Meet Series for two days in a row to get your hands on it.
Lucky Wheel podium reward vehicle: Benefactor Stirling GT
You can pick up the Benefactor Stirling GT this week as it is featured on the Diamond Casino Lucky Wheel as the reward. You could get it for free if your luck is in – or you know how to win every time.
Which GTA Online missions have the highest payout?
As of January 16, 2025, the GTA Online mission with the highest payout is still the Cayo Perico Heist. However, it’s not as lucrative as it once was – much to the annoyance of players.
2x GTA$ and RP opportunities
There are a few 2x GTA$ and RP opportunities this week. The bonuses for Taxi Work are gone but, hopefully, the lucrative 5x bonus will return soon.
2x GTA$ & RP
- Overtime Rumble
- Payphone Hits
Salvage Yard Robberies
Each week, the Salvage Yard Robberies get rotated, with the chance to claim a brand-new car for cut-down prices.
This week you can steal:
- The Podium Robbery: Pfister Growler
- The McTony Robbery: Benefactor Schlagen GT
- The Gangbanger Robbery: Willard Eudora
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Free GTA Online bonuses
While the Christmas period offered plenty of free gifts for GTA Online fans, the new year doesn’t quite match that.
Bonus cash
- Complete three FIB File Finales to receive GTA$100,000
Free clothes
- Complete The Black Box File to receive the Merryweather Hoodie
GTA Online discounts & offers
50% off
- Gallivanter Baller LE
- Pfister Comet
- Vapid Blade
- Vapid Hustler
30% off
- Small, Medium and Large Garage Properties
- Albany Brigham
- Buckingham Nimbus
- Declasse Drift Tampa
- Declasse Drift Yosemite
- Karin Sultan RS Classic
- Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec
- Obey Omnis e-GT
- Vapid Clique Wagon
Gun Van discounts
- 40% OFF: Minigun
- 50% OFF GTA+ Members: Combat Shotgun
- Free for GTA+ Members: El Strickler Military Rifle
GTA Online Twitch Prime Gaming rewards
Twitch Prime Gaming rewards in GTA Online change regularly.
Players can snag the following through Twitch Prime Gaming:
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- GTA$100K each week for a total of $400K
If you would like to claim your Twitch Prime Gaming rewards following the January 16 GTA Online weekly update, check out our guide with all of the information.
Check back next time when we bring you the next set of GTA Online weekly update patch notes!
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