GTA Online Update News (August 18, 2022)

Rockstar Games is happy to announce updated content in GTA Online.

The Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 Muscle Car Available Now in GTA Online

Plus, Smuggler’s Loot Appearing Around Southern San Andreas, Bonuses and Rewards for Enterprising Bikers, and More

The 2000s didn’t give us much except disillusionment. But for those who remember, they also gave us the high-performance ZZ-8, the greatest model in the Ruiner lineage. The Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 muscle car — Available Now from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

Mayday over Los Santos and Blaine County

Keep an eye on the sky, as rumors abound of a smuggler plane issuing a distress call. If the plane goes down, opportunists should scour the wreckage for any illicit prizes that may have been on board.

And if you notice a flare billowing smoke up into the sky, make sure to investigate and follow the trail: a mysterious benefactor has stowed smuggler caches in remote areas of Southern San Andreas, ready to be plundered.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

Walk around Simeon’s showroom to check out the following vehicles, give them a test run, and buy them outright:

A Classic Red Vapid Speedo, previously unavailable in GTA Online
The Weeny Dynasty in a Classic Saddle Brown paint job and Oye Taxi livery
The Vulcar Fagaloa in Metallic Cast Iron Silver and wrapped in the Classic Stripes livery
A Karin Sultan Classic in Classic Olive Green and the Tribal Throwback livery
The Declasse Impaler painted Metallic Race Yellow and equipped with the Lowrider livery

Luxury Autos Showroom

Cross the street from Record A Studios to peruse the Luxury Autos showroom’s window display, featuring the brand-new Imponte Ruiner ZZ-8 in a Classic Orange paint job. Plus, there’s an Ocelot Pariah that’s discounted at 50% off this week — painted a beautiful Pearlescent Dark Steel and wrapped in the Ocelot Stripe Livery.

Only on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S

Hao’s Premium Test Ride: The Übermacht Sentinel XS

Visit Hao’s Special Works at the heart of the LS Car Meet to scope out this week’s Premium Test Ride, a super-charged version of the Übermacht Sentinel XS that’s sure to strike terror into anyone unfortunate enough to share a stoplight with it.

This Week’s HSW Time Trial

Floor it and cut a route between the Ron Alternates Wind Farm located in the foothills of the San Chianski Mountain Range and the industrial park of Elysian Island — in this week’s HSW Time Trial.

MC Clubhouse Contract Bonuses and More

Completing any MC Clubhouse Contract this week will land you an extra 50% GTA$ and RP plus a bonus to the tune of GTA$200,000 (delivered within 72 hours of completion). Players who log into GTA Online before August 24 will receive a free pair of Wild Striped Pool Sliders to keep things cool and casual.

And successfully completing any Gunrunning, Nightclub Warehouse, MC, or Special Cargo Sell Mission will continue to net players a pair of White Beat Off Earphones, free of charge.

2X GTA$ and RP on Land and Air Races

Offset your spiraling health insurance premiums this week in the driver’s seat or the cockpit — all Land and Air Races will pay out 2X GTA$ and RP to those who dare to tempt fate.

Car Meet Prize Ride: The Vapid Retinue

Skilled racers who place in the Top 5 in the Street Race Series for two days in a row will win the keys to the Vapid Retinue, the working-class rally car built to withstand the test of time.

Test Out the Coil Cyclone, Emperor ETR1, and Pfister Comet S2

Visit the Test Track inside the LS Car Meet to give the Coil Cyclone, Emperor ETR1, and Pfister Comet S2 a cursory spin between the columns on the painted track, race against your peers in a Scramble or the clock in a Time Trial — all at no personal cost.

On The Casino Podium: The Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic

Visit the lobby of The Diamond Casino & Resort and give the Lucky Wheel its daily spin to win GTA$ and other prizes — including the Dewbauchee Rapid GT Classic on the podium nearby.

GTA+

This month’s benefits for GTA+ Members include:

The Lampadati Corsita Sports Car
Upgrades for your Executive Office
Free Clothing and Accessories
50% Bonus GTA$ and RP on Operation Paper Trail Missions
Additional Member Bonuses

Visit the GTA+ website to check out all the GTA+ Membership Benefits available through August 31. To learn more about how to make the most of your GTA+ Membership, check out the GTA+ Guide.

Discounts:

Make sure your furtive biker operation is running up to snuff: Clubhouses are all 40% off at Maze Bank Foreclosures, while Biker Jackets are 50% off at all local clothing stores.

Looking to bolster your roster of vehicles? Look no further…

Ocelot Pariah – 50% off
Karin Sultan Classic – 40% off
Pegassi Vortex – 50% off
Declasse Impaler – 40% off
Willard Faction Custom – 40% off
Benefactor Glendale – 40% off

Next week in GTA Online, there’s good news for Sprunk and eCola loyalists looking to rep their brand. Plus, Lamar needs your help locating his missing product, there’s a new weapon to uncover, and much more.

Prime Gaming Benefits

GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$125K just for playing anytime this week.

All bonus GTA$ will be deposited into your Maze Bank account within 72 hours at the start of the next weekly event. To ensure access to future benefits, make sure to visit Prime Gaming and sign up.

Check Rockstar Support for details and limitations.

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