5 exciting features that could arrive GTA Online Halloween update 2025

GTA Online will receive its popular Halloween update in October. Throughout the month, Rockstar Games will keep drip-feeding players with unique spooky content every week. Since this is the last Halloween update before GTA 6's release, players will be interested in what the developers have in store.

Rockstar Games hardly reveals anything about these seasonal updates before their release, so players will have to patiently wait for them. Nevertheless, we've listed a few features that can make the GTA Online Halloween update exciting in 2025.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion. These are speculations since Rockstar Games yet to reveal anything about this year's Halloween update.

5 events and rewards GTA Online Halloween update 2025 could feature

1) Bonuses on Cayo Perico Survival mode

Cayo Perico Survival mode can get massive bonuses and special themes (Image via Rockstar Games // GTA Wiki)

Cayo Perico Survival is a brand-new game mode based on the Cayo Perico island. The goal is to survive against waves of different zombies and escape the island. This was recently added to the game on August 28, 2025.

Rockstar Games could offer massive cash and RP bonuses on this game mode in the Halloween update. Furthermore, the island and its zombies might have special Halloween-themed decorations as well. Areas can be filled with Jack O' Lanterns, and some places can even have candies for players to eat.

2) Ghost sighting photography

Ghosts Exposed challenge might return, challenging players to click pictures of them (Image via Rockstar Games // GTA Wiki)

For more laid-back players who want to explore the map during the Halloween update and not take up high-heat missions, Ghosts Exposed is a great seasonal challenge.

Players need to take pictures of 10 ghosts scattered around Los Santos and specific locations. The pictures need to be taken using Snapmatic on the phone, and the ghost must be properly visible. Each picture will earn players $20,000, with the last picture earning them an additional $50,000.

Many players enjoy these smaller challenges to get themselves in the festive mood.

3) Special Sightseeing event

Sightseeing in this Halloween update could uncover the age-old mystery of aliens in GTA Online (Image via Rockstar Games // GTA Wiki)

Sightseeing is a special Halloween event in GTA Online where several UFOs appear around San Andreas between 10 pm and 4 am in-game time. Players are required to take pictures of these mysterious machines and send them to Omega to collect cash and RP.

Rockstar Games could have a special Sightseeing event that might solve several mysteries and lore around aliens in the game.

4) New and returning spooky masks

Various special Halloween masks will be available to purchase (Image via Rockstar Games // GTA Wiki)

During the yearly Halloween update, Rockstar Games makes certain cosmetic items available for players to grab. Some of them are limited edition, as they have not returned after their initial appearance in a previous Halloween update.

Hence, players might have a chance to grab some rare and spooky masks in GTA Online during this year's Halloween update.

5) Special mission or reward for the last Halloween update

Rockstar Games could host a special Halloween event as a send-off to GTA Online (Image via Rockstar Games // GTA Wiki)

As mentioned, this will be the last Halloween update in GTA Online before GTA 6 releases, which will have its own online version and Halloween events. Hence, Rockstar Games might introduce a special spooky event or a massive reward to every player as a send-off to the title.

The event can be community based, where every player contributes to reach the goal, or it can be a series of personal missions that end with a special reward.

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