GTA Online Update 7th-13th August: Check Out What’s New

Rockstar Games has rolled out a new weekly update for GTA Online for August. The update was released yesterday, and it’s the first one of the month! The update was released on 7th August and will be applicable until 13th August. It brings many new, exciting changes that are time-limited. So, without wasting any further time, let’s check them out.

New Weekly Changes:

First up, let’s start with the weekly challenge. By eliminating three bounties for Martin Madrazo, players have the chance to earn GTA$100,000. Meanwhile, the FIB Priority Files see the return of the Project Breakaway File this time around. The Featured series, meanwhile, sees the return of the following modes: 

  • Deadline I, Deadline V, Deadline IX, Deadline XI
  • Tiny Racers II, Tiny Racers IV, Tiny Racers VI, Tiny Racers VII

GTA Online Weekly Update April (Project Breakaway File)

Let’s also look at the Salvage Yard Robberies, as they’ve been updated with some exciting rewards! The Low Tier comes with the Podium Robbery: Willard Eudoram, meanwhile, the Standard tier comes with the McTony Robbery: Bravado Buffalo STX. Last but not least, the Top Tier includes the Duggan Robbery: Lampadati Cinquemila. 

This week’s rewards:

Players are eligible for 3X GTA$ & RP this week on all Martin Madrazo Contact Missions, and yes, that includes the Madrazo Dispatch Services. The same goes for the Community Race Series. Not only that, but 2X GTA$ & RP will be available on all Madrazo Hits and the Featured Series. Lastly, the 2X GTA$ has been applied to Auto Shop Client Jobs.

This week’s Lucky Wheel Podium Vehicle includes the Karin Boor. If you manage to place top 5 in the LS Car Meet Series, then the Prize Ride will include the Declasse Drift Tampa. The Premium Race includes the Criminal Records. The Time Trial includes the LSIA, and the Hao’s Special Works Time Trial gets the East Vinewood to Vespucci Beach race.

This week’s discounts:

The following items have a discount of 40%

  • Bravado Gauntlet Classic
  • Buckingham Miljet
  • Buckingham SuperVolito
  • Buckingham Weaponised Conada
  • Enus Paragon S
  • Karin Everon
  • Pegassi Tempesta

The following item has a discount of 30%

  • Hands On Car Wash

The following item has a discount of 20%

  • Dewbauchee Rapid GT X

Aside from regular discounts, this week’s gun van discounts feature the Military Rifle, available at a 30% discount for a limited time. Not only that, but if you’ve subscribed to GTA+, then you can get the Stun Gun at a 30% discount.

Rockstar discussed the Rapid GT X, which is now on sale. Their newswire post reads, “The Dewbauchee Rapid GT X sports car featured in Money Fronts marries British pedigree with modern aggression — a combo that made it an instant hit among motorists. Join the movement by getting your very own from Legendary Motorsport at 20% off and roll it straight into any Auto Shop to get the new Multi-Stripes livery for a fiery finish. “

Also Read: 10 Things Already REMOVED From GTA 6! Check Out Cut-Content Here

With that said, what are your thoughts on the update? Let us know by tagging us on our social handles on Instagram and X. Did you know, after 13 Years, Rockstar shut down the Social Club service featured in their games? It is being rumoured that they’re likely working on an overhaul for the service, and it would be back with the release of GTA 6.

Madhav Banka
Madhav Banka
Madhav is a Journalist, who has been involved with publications like Digit in the past. Along with covering the latest news and updates, he also writes the scripts for GTA Gossip's YouTube channel. While not working, he likes to tinker around with PC and Consoles and he usually plays RPGs and JRPGs!

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