How to get a free HSW car and upgrade in GTA Online?

Many gamers might not know, but they can obtain a free HSW car and upgrade it in GTA Online. The offer is only applicable on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Enhanced) versions of the game. The HSW (Hao’s Special Works) is an important part of the current-gen version of Los Santos that allows players to boost the performance of certain vehicles which was never possible in last-gen versions of the game. However, the offer can only be claimed by eligible players.

Simply put, if you have owned the game on PS4, Xbox One, or PC (Legacy), and transfer your character data to the current-gen version of the game, then you get an opportunity to claim a free HSW car (Karin S95) as well as a free HSW upgrade. This article aims to guide players on getting the free car and upgrade in 2025.

Note: The article is based on the writer's opinion and in-game experience.

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How to get a free HSW car in GTA Online: A step-by-step guide for returning players

As stated earlier, transferring character data will give you a free HSW car in GTA Online. Keep in mind that you must own a last-gen copy of the game and have an active account for the online multiplayer. There are two ways to transfer character data in one of the two ways:

• Landing Page
• Pause Menu

Let’s quickly look at each of the two options one:

1) Transferring character data from the Landing Page:

1. When booting the game, go to the Online from the Menu to access the Migrate Profile screen.
2. Select the platform account you wish to migrate from.
3. Confirm the choice to get the notification of successful migration.

2) Transferring character data from the Pause Menu:

1. Once you're in a public lobby, do the following:
2. Press the Pause (Options) button
3. Go to the Online tab
4. Select Migrate Profile

Once the character data is successfully transferred, gamers can acquire the Karin S95 HSW car for free in GTA Online. Here’s how to do it:

1. Go to the internet
2. Visit the Southern San Andreas Super Autos
3. Select the Karin S95

Once it’s delivered to the selected garage, players will notice it’s already equipped with HSW upgrades. Let’s quickly learn how to get the free HSW upgrade for another ride.

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How to free HSW upgrade in GTA Online?

To get the free HSW upgrade in GTA Online, players need to do a small job for Hao. Here’s how to locate him:

1. Open the in-game map
2. Look for ‘H’ for Hao
3. Set the waypoint to the destination
4. Reach the location
5. Enter the corona

This will trigger a cutscene where Hao explains to players what they need to beat a Time Trial with the given HSW vehicle (Grotti Turismo Classic). Doing it successfully will give players a free HSW upgrade from the HSW auto show inside the LS Car Meet.

Keep in mind that only HSW-compatible vehicles can be installed with the HSW upgrades.