GTA 5 New Update on January 27 Applies Version 1.56 Fixes

Rockstar Games has pushed a new update for Grand Theft Auto 5 for January 2026, and this is an unannounced patch that drags in fixes to various parts of the game.

Console gamers will see this download appear as GTA 5 update 1.56, and this applies fixes to Mansions, the Rockstar Mission Creator and a lot more.

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For the complete patch notes, read on.

GTA 5 January 2026 Update Patch Notes Listed

Rockstar Mission Creator

• Added new Wanted Level Options to the Mission Creator
• Fixed an issue that resulted in testing missions with teams 2, 3, or 4 to fail instantly
• Fixed issues that resulted in preventing objects from being placed when using the Override Position or Rotation options
• Fixed an issue that resulted in the model memory bar amount being incorrect
• Fixed an issue that resulted in cutscenes sometimes having graphical issues
• Fixed an issue that resulted in Set Mission Flags on Objective Midpoint option setting flags on Objective Start instead
• Fixed an issue that resulted in inconsistent actor behavior while hacking
• Fixed an issue that resulted in the Actor – Position Options menu not working as intended
• Fixed an issue that resulted in the value for Points to Give in Interaction Consequences not being saved

Mansions

• Fixed an issue that resulted in the target vehicle not appearing in Tow Truck Service
• Fixed an issue that resulted in players not seeing the Mansion entry scene after exiting the property
• Fixed issues that could result in the pet dog floating and the prompt for petting to persist on screen

General

• Fixed an issue that resulted in players spawning in the ocean while exiting El Rubio’s compound during The Cayo Perico Heist
• Fixed an issue that resulted in players losing movement control after Junk Energy Skydiving
• Fixed an issue in KnoWay Out – Tunnel Vision that resulted in the player being unable to move if the train starts moving before they complete the hack
• Several changes and fixes have been made to Creator Content I-V missions addressing issues with objectives
• General fixes for stability

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