GTA 6 might be just around the corner, but GTA Online is still kicking with fresh missions, cars, and activities dropping in Los Santos regularly. 2025 has been solid for GTA Online, and there’s more to come with new events, modes, and leaked DLC updates in the next few months.
The Money Fronts DLC brought some awesome new stuff to mess around with, but Rockstar also tucked away hints in the game files that point to even bigger things for the GTA Online Winter 2025 update.
GTA Online Winter 2025 Update
Mansions are the star of the next GTA Online update, set to hit in winter 2025. This DLC will shake up the housing game with massive new properties that are more than just something to flex.
New houses might not sound thrilling, but these mansions will outshine the high-end apartments we’ve got now—and not just because of their cost. GTA Online winter updates usually drop in early December, so you’ll likely be able to snag your mansion before the holidays.
Mansion Locations and Features
Game files suggest mansion owners can throw parties and add custom arcade cabinets, among other cool features. Think of them as a beefed-up version of the Diamond Casino penthouse. Things could still change, but Rockstar left files labeled "MANSION_TEASER" for dataminers to stumble on, so it seems like they’re okay with us knowing a bit.
These will be brand-new buildings, not just existing spots we’ve driven past forever. Leaks point to the mansions being located in the fancy northern part of Los Santos—far enough from the city chaos but close enough for a sweet skyline view.
It also looks like you’ll buy these mansions through a new vendor, not the usual Dynasty 8 real estate. Datamined files mention "Prix Luxury Real Estate," so these could kick off a new line of high-end properties for players to splurge on.
There might even be a teaser update before the mansions drop, with files hinting at an "exclusive discount" and Prix Luxury Real Estate reaching out when the properties are ready.
GTA Online 2025 Holiday Events
Before the mansions arrive, we’ve got the usual holiday events to enjoy. Halloween and Christmas are the main ones, and Rockstar always tosses in free goodies for these.
GTA Online Halloween 2025
The 2025 Halloween event will bring back all the creepy fun from past years, with extra RP and GTA$ for certain Halloween-themed playlists and some new clothing items to grab. Ghosts will roam Los Santos again, and paranormal hunters can earn cash by snapping pics of them.
Rockstar’s also added new stuff recently that suggests a bigger Halloween bash. Zombies have taken over Cayo Perico in the latest Survival playlist, and it’s hard to imagine Rockstar not using them for more Halloween content. At the least, expect bonus rewards for Cayo Perico Zombie Survival during the event.
GTA Online Christmas 2025
Christmas is back in GTA Online this December, though it doesn’t seem as exciting as Halloween this time around.
You’ll still get the usual holiday fun, like festive outfits, free winter weapons like snowballs and firework launchers, and holiday-themed weapon skins. Past events like the Weasel Plaza Shootout will return, letting you grab rewards you might’ve missed. Snowmen will pop up across the map, The Yeti will wake up again, and The Gooch will be back causing trouble in Los Santos.
There’s not much else known about the Christmas update yet. Last year’s event brought cool vehicles like police cars, so fingers crossed Rockstar keeps that going. Even if they think the GTA Online community’s been bad, you’ll at least get snowfall in San Andreas.
GTA Online Age Verification
Age verification’s been popping up in online games lately, and GTA Online’s next, according to datamined info.
Game files show references to age verification, meaning you’ll soon need to share some personal info with Rockstar to keep playing. It might feel odd since GTA Online is M-rated, but we all know how many kids are yelling in freemode lobbies.
There’ll likely be different levels of age verification. Some age groups might get blocked from playing entirely, while others could have limited text chat or disabled phone messages. This update’s coming soon but will roll out based on local laws in each region.
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