The Yeti Hunt is a limited-time holiday event in GTA Online, returning for the 2025 festive season. It challenges players to track mysterious clues in the snowy wilderness of Blaine County, culminating in a fierce boss fight against the Abominable Snowman itself. Completing the hunt rewards you with the unique Yeti Outfit, which appears in your wardrobe under the "Outfits: Festive" section and can be worn anytime.

Prerequisites

  • Play in a session where the event is active (public, invite-only, or solo recommended for safety).
  • Bring heavy weapons: Minigun, RPG, Sticky Bombs, Grenades, or Heavy Revolver Mk II with FMJ rounds for maximum damage.

Step 1: Trigger the Yeti Hunt

  1. Travel north in Blaine County to the wilderness area between Fort Zancudo and Paleto Bay, near the base of Mount Chiliad.
  2. Upon arrival, you'll receive a text message from Tanner (an in-game contact) about investigating a creature in the woods.
  3. A large circular radius will appear on your map, marked with a central question mark icon. This is your search area - stay within it.

Step 2: Collect All 5 Yeti Clues

Approach each clue to hear a heartbeat sound and tense music, then interact (press Right on D-Pad or equivalent) to investigate. Each clue nets $10,000 cash and 1,000 RP.
Clue # Name Location Description
1 Deer Carcass West of the circle's center, along the river shoreline. Look for a mutilated deer corpse against rocks, with footprints leading north.
2 Body Parts West side, near a road bend leading to a cliff edge. Under a broken/split tree, human remains are scattered.

3 Car Wreck East of the center, below a road bend or abandoned bridge. Jump down to find a rusted, toppled vehicle crashed against a tree.
4 Bloody Tent Northwest dirt road in the radius. Spot a blue tent with a red sleeping bag and blood stains nearby, surrounded by camping gear.
5 Torn/Bloody Shirt North of the center, along a dirt road into a ditch. Next to a destroyed vehicle, a white shirt soaked in blood.

Pro Tip: Use a map overlay from community guides (search in-game or browser) for visual pins. Clues are fixed and respawn if missed.

Step 3: Spawn and Defeat the Yeti

  1. After collecting all 5 clues, advance in-game time to between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM (use your phone's clock or sleep in a safehouse).
  2. The Yeti spawns randomly within the circle, marked by a red skull icon on your minimap. It roars and charges at high speed.
  3. Fight: Keep distance, dodge its grabs (it one-shots if it catches you), and unload explosives or rapid-fire weapons. 4 Sticky Bombs + 1 RPG or sustained Minigun fire works best.
  4. If killed, respawn and wait 24 in-game hours for respawn.

Rewards

  • $50,000 from clues ($10k each).
  • $50,000 + Yeti Outfit from killing the Yeti.
  • Total: $100,000 + permanent festive outfit.

Tips and Tricks

  • Solo Safety: Do this in an Invite-Only session to avoid griefers.
  • Positioning: Climb high ground (e.g., with a Nightshark) where the Yeti can't reach, then snipe it down.
  • Weapons Loadout: Stock up on ammo beforehand. Explosives melt its massive health pool.
  • Time Management: Force night time quickly by entering a building and canceling sleep.
  • Repeat?: Outfit unlocks once per account per event year; no redo for cash/outfit.
  • Snowy Weather: Enhances immersion but not required.

Common FAQs

  • Yeti not spawning? Ensure all clues collected and it's nighttime.
  • Can I do this with friends? Yes, but only the killer gets the reward.
  • Outfit usable post-event? Yes, forever in Festive tab.

Hunt smart, stay frosty, and claim your Yeti fur in style!