Snake-Themed Outfits and Exclusive Liveries Slither into GTA Online for Lunar New Year

Grand Theft Auto Online is ringing in the Lunar New Year with a bang. From January 23 to February 12, 2025, Rockstar Games is transforming Los Santos into a festive playground filled with thrilling races, hidden treasures, and exclusive rewards.

The centerpiece of this year's celebration is a series of brand-new Lunar New Year Stunt Races. These high-octane events push players to their limits as they navigate winding tracks adorned with vibrant fireworks displays and cascading paper lanterns. Up to 16 racers can compete simultaneously, using Nitrous boosts to gain the edge as they speed through checkpoints and perform death-defying stunts. To sweeten the deal, Rockstar is offering double GTA$ and RP rewards for all participants in these themed races.

The excitement doesn't stop there - players will find new Yuanbao Collectibles scattered throughout the city. Each one discovered rewards the finder with GTA$ and RP, and for those dedicated enough to track down all 36, a special bonus awaits. To aid in the hunt, players can upgrade their Benefactor Terrorbyte at the Garment Factory with a new Collectible Scanner, making the search for these elusive items a bit easier.

Nightclub owners have plenty to celebrate this Lunar New Year as well. Throughout the event, players will earn double GTA$ on their Nightclub Daily Income. Completing Nightclub Goods Missions for Yohan will also net double GTA$, RP, and Goods. For those looking to break into the nightlife scene, now is the perfect time thanks to a 30% discount on all Nightclub properties and associated upgrades.

Of course, no celebration would be complete without some new threads. Players who log in during the event period will receive a collection of exclusive Lunar New Year-themed clothing items, including the Black Snake Yogarishima Outfit, the Red Serpent Leather Jacket, and the Snake Soul and Snake King Pendants. Headwear enthusiasts can also snag the Red Snake Soul Cap and Gray Snake King Cap.

As an extra incentive for completionists, those who manage to find all 36 Yuanbao Collectibles before the event ends will unlock the coveted Gold Snake Santo Capra Outfit.

For the car enthusiasts among you, the Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom is featuring a curated selection of vehicles, including the Western Daemon motorcycle and the Hijak Ruston. Over at the Luxury Autos Showroom, players can admire and purchase the Invetero Coquette D1 and the Grotti Turismo Omaggio.

For those looking to test their racing skills, the LS Car Meet Series offers a chance to win the Übermacht Rebla GTS SUV by claiming victory for three consecutive days. Hao's Special Works has also prepared a fully customized Grotti Turismo Classic as this week's Premium Test Ride.

The festivities extend to the skies as well, with the Buckingham Volatus helicopter available at a 40% discount from Elitás Travel. As always, players can take advantage of various discounts on popular vehicles throughout the event. Notable deals include 30% off the Annis 300R, Maibatsu Penumbra FF, Invetero Coquette D10, and several other sought-after models.

With so much to see and do, GTA Online's Lunar New Year celebration promises to keep players entertained well into the Year of the Snake.

Speaking of GTA 5, 2024 was a great year for Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive. GTA 5 ended the year as the 15th best-selling game of 2024 in the United States. We'll likely hear more about the exact sales figure at the upcoming earnings call, where Take-Two may or may not share new info about Grand Theft Auto 6 ahead of its expected Fall 2025 release window.