For other uses, see Festive Surprise (disambiguation).
Festive Surprise 2023 was an event in Grand Theft Auto Online. The event started on December 21, 2023 and ran until January 3, 2024. This event featured double and triple bonuses on selected missions and gamemodes, as well as discounts on selected vehicles, weapons, and other items.
Store Updates
- The Bravado Dorado was made available for purchase.
- Available for $1,375,000 from Southern San Andreas Super Autos.
- Festive clothing were made available.
Job Updates
- The new Salvage Yard Robbery The Podium Robbery was made available.
- The Salvage Yard Robberies Vehicles (December 21-27, 2023) were changed to the Truffade Thrax, the Pfister Comet Safari and the Vapid Clique.
- The new Salvage Yard Robbery (December 28 - January 3, 2024) The McTony Robbery was made available.
- The Salvage Yard Robberies Vehicles (December 28 - January 3, 2024) were changed to the Fathom FR36, the Ocelot Jugular and the Dinka Sugoi.
- A new Entourage (Festive Remix) Adversary Mode was made available.
- 5 new Snowball Fights Deathmatches were made available.
- The new Yeti Hunt was active.
- The new Happy Holidays Hauler Random Event was active.
- The The Gooch Random Event was active.
- The Weazel Plaza Shootout Random Event was active.
- The Snowmen collectibles was active.
- Seven new (unmentioned) Christmas themed Community Series gamemodes were added:[1]
- !_Best in Snow_! (Stunt Race) by DANGERAWESOMETOE
- Blackheart's Fortress- (Survival) by HannibalHyde
- Christmas Karts (Stunt Race) by GTA_RRRacing
- CHRISTMAS CRISSCROSS (Stunt Race) by FloridaRossi
- Christmas Deathmatch (Deathmatch) by ARIELZUERO
- ROCKETS vs CAR XMAS (Last Team Standing) by THREEE-SIX-MAFIA
- w_ Issi Winter Sports (Stunt Race) by wimpendahl
Bonuses
- Players who logged in between December 21-27, 2023 received the:
- The new Snowball Launcher.
- The Candy Cane Weapon.
- The Green Xmas Tree Hat, the White Xmas Reindeer Hat and the Green Reindeer Beer Hat.
- Players who logged in between December 21-27, 2023 as part of Rockstar 25th Anniversary received the:
- Rockstar Red Logo Sweater
- Players who logged in between December 28 - January 3, 2024 received the:
- New Year's Hats (available in Silver, Gold, and Bronze) and New Year's Glasses (available in Silver, Gold, and Rainbow).
- Players who picked up a gift from the Phantom (Happy Holidays) trailer had a chance on receiving the:
- Sprunk Festive Sweater
- eCola Festive Sweater
- Players who played Entourage (Festive Remix) could unlock the following weapon skins:
- The Snowman Finish for the Combat Pistol for completing one match.
- The Santa's Helper Finish for the Heavy Sniper for winning a match as Santa.
- The Skull Santa Finish for the Special Carbine for winning 5 matches.
- Rockstar Newswire on December 18, 2023:[2]
- Players who logged in between December, 15 - January 3, 2024 received the following items to celebrate Rockstar 25th Anniversary:
- Hoodies: Go Go Space Monkey and Rockstar NY.
- Tees: Bugstars, Go Go Space Monkey, Michael Heist Mask, Franklin Heist Mask, Trevor Heist Mask, Black Los Santos, Rockstar Lion Crest, Rockstar Says Relax, Rockstar Silver Jubilee, San Andreas Republic and STD Contractors.
- Outfits: The Groupie, The Homie and The Retired Criminal.
- Livery: Knuckleduster Sport for the Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT.
Standard Bonuses
- The Lucky Wheel podium prize was changed from the Cheval Taipan to the Vapid Clique.
- The LS Car Meet Prize Ride was changed from the Pegassi Monroe to the Declasse Tahoma Coupe.
- The LS Car Meet Test Rides were changed to the Karin Calico GTF, the Pfister Comet Safari, and the Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio.
- The Luxury Autos Display Vehicles were changed to the Gallivanter Baller ST and the Albany V-STR.
- The Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom vehicles were the Ocelot Ardent, the Benefactor Streiter, the Lampadati Pigalle, the Bravado Dorado, and the Vapid Riata.
- The Gun Van weapon stock changed to the Heavy Sniper, Knife, Battle Rifle, Up-n-Atomizer, Widowmaker, Unholy Hellbringer, Compact EMP Launcher, Tactical SMG, Flare Gun, Grenades, Pipe Bomb and Tear Gas.
- 3x GTA$ and RP from Holiday-themed Community Series jobs.
- 2x GTA$ and RP from Snowball Fights Deathmatches.
- 2x GTA$ and RP from Entourage (Festive Remix) Adversary Mode.
- 2x GTA$ and RP from Drift Races.
- 2x Los Santos Car Meet reputation from all activities.
PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S Exclusive Bonuses
- The Hao's Special Works Premium Test Ride was changed from the Declasse Vigero ZX Convertible to the Karin Vivanite.
Discounts
- Discounts on selected vehicles and vehicle upgrades:
- Benefactor Streiter – 40% off ($300,000) – 60% off for GTA+ ($200,000)
- Lampadati Pigalle – 40% off ($240,000) – 60% off for GTA+ ($160,000)
- Ocelot Ardent – 40% off ($690,000) – 60% off for GTA+ ($460,000)
- Vapid Riata – 40% off ($228,000) – 60% off for GTA+ ($152,000)
- Albany V-STR – 30% off ($899,500) – 50% off for GTA+ ($642,500)
- Buckingham Alpha-Z1 – 30% off ($1,484,945) – ($1,116,500 trade price)
- Gallivanter Baller ST – 30% off ($623,000) – ($467,250 trade price) – 50% off for GTA+ ($445,000) – ($333,750 trade price)
- Bravado Dorado – 20% off for GTA+ ($1,100,000)
- Discounts on selected weapons in the Gun Van:
- Heavy Sniper ($28,613) – 50% off
- [E&E] Tactical SMG ($211,250) – 35% off for GTA+ members only)
Weekly Challenge
- Complete 3 Salvage Yard Robberies (December 21-27, 2023).
- Complete any Diamond Casino Heist Elite Challenge (December 28, 2023 - January 3, 2024).
Races and Time Trials
- Premium Race: Congestion Charge (Super)
- Time Trial: Lake Vinewood Estates
- Junk Energy Time Trials:
- 12/21: Sewer System
- 12/22: Mount Chiliad East
- 12/23: West Vinewood
- 12/24: Mount Gordo
- 12/25: Mountain State
- 12/26: Kortz Center
- 12/27: El Burro Heights
- 12/28: Mirror Park
- 12/29: Mount Chiliad West
- 12/30: Vinewood Hills
- 12/31: Pillbox Hill
- 01/01: Marlowe Vineyards
- 01/02: Redwood Lights Track
- 01/03: Alta
- RC Time Trials:
- 12/21: Construction Site I
- 12/22: East Vinewood Park
- 12/23: Vinewood Bowl
- 12/24: Rogers Salvage & Scrap
- 12/25: La Fuente Blanca
- 12/26: Construction Site II
- 12/27: Little Seoul Park
- 12/28: Cypress Flats
- 12/29: Backlot City
- 12/30: Paleto Forest Sawmill
- 12/31: Vespucci Beach
- 01/01: Davis Quartz
- 01/02: Vespucci Canals
- 01/03: Cemetery
- HSW Time Trial: North Chumash (PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S Exclusive)
Gallery
References
- ↑ New Holiday Community Series Jobs https://rockstarintel.com/gta-online-content-event-week-dec-21st-27th-2023/
- ↑ Learn More About The Chop Shop https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/4ko1oa3oo13593/learn-more-about-the-chop-shop