This week Rockstar Games is happy to announced some updates and exciting news for GTA Online.
Looking back at 2016 the developers are happy to report that December saw a record number of players and engagement in GTA Online than any month before. For players on PS4, Xbox One and PC that translated to 11 million new CEO Organizations established, 13 million Stunt Races played, 15 million matches of Juggernaut, 24 million new Motorcycle Clubs founded and 10 billion vehicle modifications applied just in December alone.
In other news, the last chance for players to transfer their GTA Online characters is soon approaching. For all players on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 who have not yet brought characters and progression over to PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC, time is running out as this will no longer be possible as of March 6, 2017.
Finally, beginning today and carrying on through Monday, February 13th, there’s Double GTA$ and RP for a trio of modes plus considerable discounts on Executive Offices, Vehicle Warehouses and an assortment of vehicles from Warstock, Legendary Motorsport and Benny’s.
DOUBLE GTA$ AND RP IN JUGGERNAUT, VEHICLE VENDETTA AND LOST VS DAMNED
A trio of explosive Adversary Modes are all dishing out Double GTA$ and RP for the next two weeks – take down your opposition’s heavily-armed behemoth in Juggernaut, get behind the wheel for frenzied vehicular combat in Vehicle Vendetta and engage in the eternal battle between angels and demons in Lost Vs Damned.
Players can easily dive right into a double cash bash by launching the special Playlist featuring Vehicle Vendetta II, Deadline IV and Power Play III maps.
50% OFF OFFICES, PLUS BIG SALES ON WAREHOUSES, VEHICLES, WEAPONRY & MORE
Take 50% off Executive Offices and 25% off Vehicle Warehouses through the 13th. From behind the desk of that new Office you’ll be able to wheel, deal and steal your way to a Warehouse filled with the finest vehicles and Export them for profits. Plus stock up on munitions, military-grade vehicles and other high-speed getaway options. Here’s the full list of special deals happening for the next two weeks:
- 50% off Executive Offices
- 25% off Vehicle Warehouses
- Ammu-Nation: 25% off all Pistols, Sniper Rifles and light Machine Guns
- Warstock Cache & Carry: 25% off the Turreted Limo, Buzzard attack chopper and Cargobob
- Legendary Motorsport: 25% off the Pegassi Osiris supercar
- Benny’s Original Motor Works: 25% off the Principe Diabolus motorcycle and off Vehicle Cosmetic Modifications (Liveries, Tires, Wheels, Bobbleheads, Spoilers, Trims and more)
- Los Santos Customs: 50% off all Vehicle Armor, Bullet Proof Tires and 25% off Vehicle Cosmetic Modifications (Wheels, Tires, Lights, Plates, Hoods, Tints, Resprays and more)
Premium Race Schedule:
- Jan 31st – Feb 6th: “The Wave” (locked to the Principe Diabolus)
- Feb 7th – 13th: “Vespucci” (locked to Super class)
Launch Premium Races through the Quick Job App on your in-game phone or via the yellow blip at Legion Square. Premium Races pay out GTA$ winnings for the top 3 finishers and all racers get Triple RP.
Time Trials Schedule:
- Jan 30th – Feb 5th: “Storm Drain”
- Feb 6th – 12th: “Up Chiliad”
Head to these locations and enter via the purple corona. Beat par time to earn GTA$ & RP.
LAST CHANCE TO TRANSFER TO PS4, XBOX ONE OR PC
If you have not yet brought your characters and progression over from PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 to PlayStation 4, Xbox One or PC, time is running out as this will no longer be possible as of March 6, 2017. Experience the definitive version of GTAV, which features across-the-board graphical and technical improvements to deliver a stunning new level of detail, a video editor designed for advanced movie-making inside the game, and the massively upgraded GTA Online, with access to all the latest vehicles and gameplay from our continuing series of free updates including the recent Import/Export, as well as:
Bikers | Cunning Stunts | Further Adventures in Finance and Felony | Lowriders and Lowriders: Custom Classics | Executives and Other Criminals | Freemode Events
CRACKING DOWN ON CHEATERS
We’d like to thank players worldwide for continuing to be vigilant in helping us crack down on cheaters and malicious hackers by reporting them through the game’s menu. We remain committed to keeping the game environment as fair as possible for all players and are constantly enhancing our abilities to target and ban cheaters – including RP boosters, players soliciting and actively taking part in modded money lobbies and those using in-game mods to grief other players online.
THANK YOU GTA ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR A BIG 2016 – STAY TUNED FOR MORE TO COME
And last but certainly not least,Rockstar thanks all the amazing and dedicated players worldwide for an incredible 2016 – a year that was capped by an epic December that saw more players in GTA Online than any month before. For players on PS4, Xbox One and PC that translated to 11 million new CEO Organizations established, 13 million Stunt Races played, 15 million matches of Juggernaut, 24 million new Motorcycle Clubs founded and 10 billion vehicle modifications applied just in December alone, plus tons more varied criminal activity happening each day. The new Special Vehicles were a big hit with the community also, with the Ruiner 2000 the most popular of the set and the star of some incredible stunt videos as a result.
Stay tuned for upcoming info on new updates in the works for GTA Online in 2017 that we’ll be sharing details on soon.
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