GTA Online weekly update (August 17 2023): New vehicles, bonuses, release time & more

In GTA Online, a weekly update brings brand new and returning content into the game to keep it fresh and exciting, and we’re here to keep you in the loop with all the new vehicles, bonuses and the release time of more exciting updates you can expect.

Grand Theft Auto Online continues to maintain a large and ardent player base, so new content coming to the game, big or small, is bound to keep players engaged with new ways to play. So when it comes to a weekly update, you can expect quite a few tweaks and changes.

So, we’re here to detail all the updates coming this week in the game, from the vehicles you can expect to buy, to the sweet deals that will help you get ahead.

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GTA Online weekly update release time (August 17 2023)

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The GTA Online weekly update goes live every Thursday at 4am ET/9am BST. So, the next update you can expect to see will be on August 24, 2023.

Until then, we’ll bring you the latest updates to the game below, added on August 17, 2023.

• Be sure to check out whether you need PS Plus to play GTA Online

Bonus activities in GTA Online (August 17 2023)

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Players can expect several new missions and contracts in GTA Online’s weekly update, each with their own set of rewards and bonuses to help them get ahead in the game.

This week, you can expect to see the following activities:

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Modes added to GTA Online (August 17 2023)

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The Assault on Cayo Perico mode is a heist added to GTA Online that has gone on to become one of the game’s best-paying. Dividing players into two groups, the teams will have to complete specific objectives to win the match.

Split between Attacks and Defenders, the Attackers must hack a set of radars on the map, while the Defenders must prevent them from doing so.

• Be sure to check out where The Impound Lot is in GTA Online

New vehicles added to GTA Online (August 17 2023)

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It wouldn't be GTA Online without a new vehicle or two. While some are just your standard bikes, cars and more, others have pride of place on the podium and will be a spotlight item for the week.

Simeon’s Auto Shop

Unfortunately, there are no new vehicles this week in GTA Online.

Podium Vehicle

Some vehicles also get added to the Luxury Autos Showroom. This week, it is the Albany Roosevelt Valor, a sports car. Players can win this car by placing top 3 in LS car meet races for two days in a row.

Diamond Casino Rewards in GTA Online (August 17 2023)

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It isn’t just the garages that are getting some updates, but also the rewards in the Diamond Casino as well. This week the rewards are:

• Clothing
• GTA$
• Nagasaki Outlaw
• RP

While these will be your typical rewards, the occasional vehicle may be thrown in there as well.

• Be sure to check out whether you need Xbox Live Gold to play GTA Online

Weekly discounts in GTA Online (August 17 2023)

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In addition to the enviable amount of items and opportunities in the weekly updates for GTA Online, you can also get a selection of discounts for various items, including weapons and vehicles.

That’s everything you need to know about this week’s GTA Online August 17 2023 weekly update. We’ll be coming back to this page and updating it regularly as more updates become apparent, so stay tuned for more.