Rockstar Games has unveiled a host of new rewards and content for GTA Online as part of the upcoming celebrations for Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day. Despite being a decade old, GTA Online remains a lucrative venture for Rockstar and Take-Two, thanks to its consistently large player base. To keep these players engaged, Rockstar regularly updates GTA Online with fresh content, often introducing new gear, game modes, and mechanics for a limited time.
Like most online games, holidays are an opportunity for developers to introduce new content. GTA Online has a history of seasonal updates, such as the recent holiday-themed update that brought back snow and snowmen. However, Rockstar's latest announcement reveals a plethora of new content for the February holidays.
On the Rockstar Newswire, GTA Online players received details about the new rewards and cosmetics. Starting with Lunar New Year, players can acquire two new dragon masks: a Regal and Midnight version. Those who missed out on the Wooden Dragon Mask, Red Lunar New Year Dress, and Black Lunar New Year Tee will have another chance to unlock them. Additionally, players who log in before Feb 14 will receive a Red Envelope gift of GTA$188,888, deposited into their Maze Bank account within 72 hours.
More Freebies in GTA Online
February, despite being the shortest month, has more holidays to celebrate, including Valentine's Day. Players logging in before Feb 14 will receive Red and Yellow heart shades. Those taking on the Bodyguard role can earn the Purple Heart shades. Furthermore, playing GTA Online anytime over the next week will reward players with the Carnival Sun Dress, Carnival Bandana, Bigness Carnival Sports Tee, and Bigness Carnival Bucket Hat.
In addition to the above, Rockstar offers numerous gifts and discounts, including:
- 3x GTA$ and RP in Shotgun Wedding and Till Death Do Us Part multiplayer modes.
- Increased odds of finding diamonds in The Diamond Casino Heist.
- Red and Yellow designed Truffade Adder (Super Car) Lucky Wheel reward.
- Transform Races earn 2X GTA$ and RP.
- Free dragon-related tattoos in in-game parlors.
With a thriving community, many wonder about the future of GTA Online once GTA 6 launches next year. Given its substantial revenue, it's unlikely that Take-Two will abandon the game. Whether a new version is on the horizon or the existing mode will transition with GTA 6, players can expect a vibrant online community to thrive.