Rockstar releases a new GTA Online update, but only for some players

While fans await new information about Grand Theft Auto 6 from Rockstar Games, the developer just released a brand new GTA Online update today, January 21, 2025. Unlike other patches, this one isn’t available for everyone, but only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S users. This means that PS4, Xbox One, and PC users won’t see any update to be downloaded today.

Read on to learn more about the new GTA Online update released today by Rockstar Games.

New GTA Online update for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S: Everything known so far

The new GTA Online update only takes a few MBs of storage on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. According to Rockstar Games Support, here’s what the new patch does:

Fixed a set of issues due to which the game used to crash when playing it
Fixed an issue that used to crash the game when playing “Gather Intel”, The Cayo Perico Heist on the Xbox Series X|S console
Fixed an issue that used to crash the game when playing “Pac Man” mission on the Xbox Series X|S console

This is not the first time that Rockstar has sent out a patch exclusively for current-gen consoles. It recently added a brand new El Strickler Military Rifle, making it accessible only to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S users.

However, PS4, Xbox One, and PC gamers are still getting weekly updates, like the recent one released on January 23, 2025.

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GTA Online update of January 23, 2025: All you need to know

The recently released GTA Online weekly update gives players the following in-game bonuses to claim:

2x cash on Nightclub passive income
2x cash and RP on Yohan's Nightclub Goods missions

The FIB priority file this week is:

The Black Box File

Players can once again claim $100,000 by completing a new weekly challenge:

Completing 2 stunt races

Rockstar is also currently giving up to 50% off on select in-game items:

50% off:

Heavy Rifle – Gun Van (Plus Benefits)

40% off:

Buckingham Volatus

30% off:

Nightclubs
Annis 300R
Maibatsu Penumbra FF
Invetero Coquette D10
Albany V-STR
Lampadati Pigalle
Declasse Vamos
Hijak Ruston
Tactical SMG – Gun Van

The next GTA Online weekly update will go live on January 30, 2025.

Also Check: Rockstar Games teases new content for GTA Online update this week

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Grand Theft Auto was Neeraj’s entry point into the world of video games, and he is still devoted to Rockstar Games' beloved franchise. He has played multiple generations of the series’ titles, from the 3D Universe entries to the modern HD classics. Neeraj believes that GTA Vice City is ideal for beginners looking to get familiar with the open-world genre.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan