GTA Online Event Week: Independence Day Special (July 2nd-8th)
Rockstar Games has launched the Independence Day Special event in GTA Online, featuring themed bonuses and vehicle discounts running through July 8th.
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The brief
GTA Online is hosting an Independence Day event week scheduled from July 2nd to July 8th. The update introduces a variety of celebratory bonuses, including free items and modified reward structures for specific in-game missions.
Coverage from Rockstar Games, GTA BOOM, TheXboxHub, IGN India, PCQuest, and RockstarINTEL emphasizes the addition of a free firework launcher and increased payouts for Bunker and Acid Lab sell missions. Outlets highlight discounts on 48 vehicles and various property reductions.
Players are currently tracking the availability of these limited-time rewards. Future developments will depend on whether Rockstar Games introduces additional rotations to the event catalog before the July 8th conclusion.
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Quick answers
How long does the GTA Online Independence Day event last?
The event runs from July 2nd to July 8th, 2026.
What specific rewards are included in the update?
Coverage confirms a free firework launcher, double money and RP on Bunker sell missions, double money on Acid Lab sell missions, and discounts on 48 vehicles.
Are there any free properties available during the event?
Yes, reports from TheXboxHub and GTA BOOM mention a free bunker as part of the current promotions.
Coverage (9)
- Enjoy Star-Spangled GTA Online Bonuses This Independence Day Rockstar Games · 1d ago
- GTA Online Independence Day Sale: Free Bunker and Vehicle Discounts Explained GTA BOOM · 1d ago
- 'Grand Theft Auto Online' Update Adds Celebratory Discounts and Bonuses, Free Firework Launcher, and Much More Worthplaying · 1d ago
- GTA Online Celebrates Independence Day With Huge Rewards, Free Bunker And Massive Discounts TheXboxHub · 1d ago
- GTA Online Weekly Update Brings Double Money and RP on Bunker Sell Missions, Discounts on Properties, and More IGN India · 1d ago
- GTA Online Weekly Update Brings Double Money on Acid Lab Sell Missions, Fooligan Jobs, and More IGN India · 1d ago
- GTA Online Independence Day Update Brings 3X GTA Money and Discounts on 48 Vehicles PCQuest · 1d ago
- Enjoy Star-Spangled GTA Online Bonuses This Independence Day Rockstar Games · 1d ago
- GTA Online Event Week: Independence Day Special (July 2nd-8th) RockstarINTEL · 1d ago
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