GTA Online Weekly Update (May 16, 2024)

The GTA Online weekly update for May 16 has brought brand new content, special events, and discounts to the game, as is the case most weeks.

Ranging from races to a new range of robberies to complete, the weekly updates for Rockstar Games' live-service title continue to inject a breath of fresh air into Los Santos as attention starts moving to the next wave of GTA 6 information.

Grand Theft Auto Online has cemented itself as one of the biggest games and that's for a reason. So if you're looking to play the game this week, here's what you need to know.

GTA Online Weekly Update Release Time (May 16, 2024)

The GTA Online weekly update goes live every Thursday morning at 4 am ET/9 am GMT. The update for May 16, 2024, features a wealth of new content ranging from new vehicles to a wave of new discounts and events that you should take advantage of.

Highlighted below is everything that you need to know about this awesome new update.

Career Progress Bonuses

You can take advantage of this week's bonuses and challenges to progress through Career Progress tiers to unlock the following rewards:

• Red's Cap
• Red's Overalls
• The Sultan Overalls
• Gold Buzzard Attack Chopper

Salvage Yard Robbery Targets

This week's GTA Online Salvage Yard Robbery Targets are:

• Pfister Neon (Sports)
• Albany Brigham (Muscle)

Find these vehicles and take them to your Salvage Yard. If you're yet to start this, simply purchase the Salvage Yard from Maze Bank Foreclosures.

The Gangbanger Robbery

If you've got a Salvage Yard, you can complete The Gangbanger Robbery mission this week to be rewarded with the Ubermacht Cypher with custom vanity plates.

GTA Online Time Trials

HSW Time Trial

This week’s HSW Time Trial is Textile City.

RC Time Trial

This week’s RC Time Trial is Cypress Flats, tasking you with beating the 01:30.00 record to be rewarded with $51,000.

Time Trial

This week’s Time Trial is Vinewood Bowl, rewarding you with $100,000 if you can beat the 02:58.80 record.

Weekly Challenge

The weekly challenge starting on May 9 is to complete a Superyacht Life mission. When complete, you'll earn GTA$100,000.

Test Track Vehicles

• Bravado Verlierer
• Enus Paragon R
• Ocelot Locust

Bonus GTA$ and RP Activities

You can get bonus GTA$ and RP from the following activities this week:

3x GTA$ and RP

• Drop Zone
• Junk Energy Skydives
• Earn an additional $100,000 for getting a Gold Medal in five Skydives.

2x GTA$ and RP

• Air Races

GTA Online Discounted Content

50% Off:

• Hangar Staff Source Air Freight Cargo Fee

40% Off:

• Lampadati Komoda
• Pegassi Osiris
• Declasse Draugur

30% Off:

• Hangars (Including upgrades and modifications)
• Buckingham Swift Deluxe
• Buckingham SuperVolito Carbon
• Buckingham Conada
• Buckingham Volatus
• Jobuilt Velum 5-Seater

Gun Van discounts

• 40% OFF: Switchblade
• 30% OFF for GTA+ Members: Heavy Sniper

Luxury Autos Showroom Cars

The Luxury Autos showroom has the following new cars:

• Albany Cavalcade XL
• Bravado Dorado

Simeon's Auto Shop Cars

Simeon's showroom has the following new cars:

• Enus Stafford
• Dinka Double-T
• Lampadati Pigalle
• Vapid Rista
• Nagasaki Hot Rod Blazer

GTA Online Prize Ride Challenges

If you manage to place in the top five in LS Car Meet Races for four days in a row, you will win the Vapid Dominator ASP as this week's Prize Ride vehicle.

Premium Test Ride Vehicle

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S players can test out the Grotti Brioso R/A as part of Hao's Premium Test Ride this week. To do this, get a membership from Mimi and head to the LS Car Meet.

New GTA Online Podium Vehicle

The new Podium Vehicle available this week is the Karin Sultan Classic.

• Read More: Learn how to register as a VIP in GTA Online

So there you have it, that's all of the Grand Theft Auto Online Weekly Rewards for now! But if you want to make your mark in Los Santos, you can learn how to register as a CEO. You can also run your own legitimate business with a shady one in the basement. Alternatively, you could learn how to get a GTA Online Nightclub.

However, how you live your life in Los Santos is up to you, but watch your back as enemies can attack at any time. Additionally, a new Prize Ride comes out every week so it's worth checking in on it every now and then to get the best possible collection.