Rockstar Leaves Players Thrilled and Spooked with GTA Online's Halloween Takeover

The last 12 months have been huge for the Grand Theft Auto franchise. After Rockstar officially revealed the next GTA game in early 2022, a massive leak occurred late last year that has had fans in a perpetual state of excitement since.

But, Rockstar has remained steadfast in its resolve to keep its mouth shut and hide GTA 6 from prying eyes until it's ready to pull back the curtains. In the meantime, it's keeping fans busy with a constant barrage of noticeably chunky updates for GTA Online, and the October 26 update is no exception.

In tandem with the spooky season, GTA Online has embraced Halloween-themed changes over the past month. Players who've ventured into the world of San Andreas recently might've stumbled upon some eerie sights and the occasional random appearances of UFOs and Phantom Cars are back to haunt the streets of Los Santos and Blaine County. These aren't mere cosmetic updates either.

The latest collectible event, Ghosts Exposed, encourages players to photograph 10 unique ghosts that spawn in different locations every hour from 8pm until 6am. Success rewards the player with the Ghosts Exposed livery for the Albany Brigham, which is also available for free to GTA+ members along with the GTA Trilogy remaster and a pair of GTA spin-offs.

Returning collectibles have added to the seasonal festivities. Jack-O-Lanterns have resurfaced, waiting for the players to discover them. But tread carefully; while some pumpkins gift players with rewards such as RP, in-game cash, and snacks, others might have tricks up their sleeves, like getting you zapped or blown up. Players can also seek out Halloween-themed bobbleheads, face paints, and more.

Here's a complete run-down of the October 26 GTA Online Update:

• 3X GTA$ and RP on Condemned
• 3X GTA$ and RP on Business Battles
• 3X GTA$ and RP on Freemode Events and Challenges
• 3X GTA$ on Bodyguard and Associate Salaries
  • 1 x Amber Vintage Devil Mask for taking on a job
• 2X GTA$ and RP on Halloween-Themed Adversary Modes and Survivals
  • Judgment Day
  • Slasher
  • Slashers
  • Alien Survivals
  • Lost vs. Damned
  • Halloween Bunker

Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom

• Western Zombie Bobber with Red Flames livery (Motorcycle) — Custom bobber-style motorcycles
• Dundreary Landstalker XL with Blood Splatter livery (SUV) — Lincoln Navigator
• Albany Fränken Stange with Spider Trap livery (Sports Classic) — Ford Model A
• Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan) — Cadillac Hearse
• Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic) — 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

Luxury Autos Showroom

• LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle) customized with the Ghost Flames livery — Custom chopper-style motorcycle
• Överflöd Autarch (Super) — Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG 003

Diamond Casino Podium

• The Diamond Casino Lucky Wheel now features the Karin Everon, a sleek all-terrain pick-up truck inspired by the Toyota Hilux AT37, which usually carries a hefty $1,475,000 price tag. A lucky spin can get you this vehicle, complete with its special Halloween livery, for virtually nothing.

Car Meet Prize Ride

• The weekly Prize Ride vehicle up for grabs is the Nagasaki Chimera (Motorcycle), which is a purely custom-built bike unique to GTA Online. This powerful beast can be unlocked by placing in the top three in LS Car Meet races consecutively for two days.
• Compete in Scrambles and Time Trials at LS Car Meet to try out the following cars at the LS Car Meet:
  • Bravado Rat-Loader (Muscle) — 1947-1955 Chevrolet Advance Design
  • Western Zombie Chopper (Motorcycle) — Custom chopper-style motorcycle
  • Albany Lurcher (Muscle) - 1967 Chevrolet Impala

Discounts

• 50% off
  • Western Zombie Bobber (Motorcycle)
  • Albany Roosevelt Valor (Sports Classic)
  • Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic)
  • Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan)
  • Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic)
• 40% off
  • LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle)
  • Överflöd Autarch (Super)
  • Albany Lurcher (Muscle)
  • Widowmaker (40% off for GTA+ Members)
  • Up-N-Atomizer (40% off for GTA+ Members)
  • Unholy Hellbringer (40% off for GTA+ Members)
  • Heavy Rifle (40% off for GTA+ Members)
• 20% off
  • Service Carbine (20% off)
• Car Discounts
  • Penaud La Coureuse (Sports) – 20% off
  • LCC Sanctus (Motorcycle) – 40% off
  • Överflöd Autarch (Super) – 40% off
  • Albany Lurcher (Muscle) – 40% off
  • Western Zombie Bobber (Motorcycle) – 50% off
  • Albany Roosevelt Valor (Sports Classic) – 50% off
  • Albany Fränken Stange (Sports Classic) – 50% off
  • Chariot Romero Hearse (Sedan) – 50% off
  • Declasse Tornado Rat Rod (Sports Classic) – 50% off

Finally, players looking to spruce up their avatars for Halloween are in for a treat. Upon logging in this week, players will unlock the White Vintage Skull Mask and Halloween Parachute Bag.

Amidst the excitement and anticipation of a potential GTA 6 release, this week serves as a timely reminder of how GTA Online, despite being a decade old, remains a dynamic and engaging multiplayer experience, especially when seasonal events like the current Halloween festivities kick in.

So, whether you're racing through the streets of Los Santos, hunting ghosts and aliens, or simply indulging in the latest content drop, there's no denying that Rockstar's virtual playground continues to enthrall its dedicated player base.