GTA 5 Update 1.66 Pushed Out on PC for Security Fix This Feb. 1
Rockstar Games has released (Grand Theft Auto) GTA 5 update 1.66 on PC. Don’t expect any new content from this, as this was released primarily as a security fix for GTA Online. Read on for what’s new in the new GTA 5 Feb. 1 patch notes.
GTA 5 Update 1.66 Patch Notes | GTA 5 Update for Feb. 1 Patch Notes:
[February 1, 2023]
Security
- Implemented a new data protocol in GTA Online to improve the security of network sessions and player-to-player messaging
- Fixed an issue that could result in a player’s GTA Online experience being modified by a third party, including:
- altering GTA$ balance, RP level, Bad Sport status, and other player stats
- manipulation of players being kicked or crashed
Game Stability and Performance
- General stability improvements
As for the exploit, you can read up about it here. It doesn’t seem consoles will be getting the patch anytime soon, but if there is one, we’ll be sure to let our readers know
Source: Rockstar Support
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Nice work R*!