Rockstar has announced the GTA Online next major update is due for release this December! Players can expect a new Salvage Yard business, holiday themed events, gameplay improvements and more.

GTA Online Next Major Update Overview:

Highlights:

• A new Salvage Yard business fueled by action-packed Vehicle Robberies
• The all-new specialized Drift Race series and vehicle customization options
• The return of The Ballad of Gay Tony’s illustrious real-estate developer Yusuf Amir
• Festive surprises for the holidays
• Plus, a host of player-requested experience improvements, including:

• Animals roaming Southern San Andreas in Freemode (on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S)
• A newly streamlined interaction menu
• Access to the new 100-vehicle Vinewood Club garage for GTA+ members (on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S)

Additional Features and Improvements

As we continue to take further advantage of the latest PS5 and Xbox Series console hardware, December’s update will add exciting new features for players on these newer systems including:

• Wildlife comes to Freemode: animals now rove the Southern San Andreas landscape across GTA Online on PS5 and Xbox Series consoles
• GTA+ Members will get access to The Vinewood Club Garage, a new vehicle storage facility with the capacity to hold 100 vehicles
• PS5 and Xbox Series players will be able to organize and manage vehicle collections more conveniently via the Interaction Menu, moving them between garages with ease

Plus, players across all platforms will receive a host of new experience improvements, including:

• A newly streamlined Interaction menu for easier navigation
• Increased LS Car Meet Reputation points for competing in Pursuit and Street Races
• New Specification Service at the LS Car Meet, allowing drivers to now purchase copies of another player’s Personal Vehicle on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
• Custom description tags for each floor of the Eclipse Blvd. Garage
• Console voice chat now defaults to “Off”
• A small birthday gift for all players on their character’s birthday

In addition to the info above, Rockstar mentioned players can expect new vehicles, and a new racing series, and more coming to GTA Online this holiday season and beyond.

Of course, Rockstar has also confirmed that we’ll be getting a Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer dropping this month as well. Could this somehow be tied to the new GTA Online content? I wouldn’t bet against it especially since there’s no release date for this update given yet.

Expect a patch to be released alongside the new content, and once it’s live, we’ll let our readers know.