Rockstar Games has rolled out a stealthy background update for GTA Online, targeting two major god mode exploits that have been disrupting public lobbies and PvP sessions. The server-side patch requires no client download and went live across platforms on February 19, 2026, coinciding with the ongoing Lunar New Year event week.

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Key God Mode Fixes

The highlight of this update is the elimination of two distinct invincibility glitches:

  • Facility Vehicle God Mode: This exploit allowed players to render their Facility-launched vehicles invincible, making them nearly unstoppable in freemode chaos.
  • RC Bandito God Mode: Players could activate god mode on the remote-controlled RC Bandito, turning the tiny vehicle into a deadly, indestructible force in battles.

These glitches, tied to specific gameplay mechanics, had become staples for griefers and exploiters, throwing off the balance in public sessions.

Additional Patches and Fixes

Beyond the god mode exploits, the update addresses several other issues reported by the community:

  • Michael's Special Ability in Multiplayer: Prevented unauthorized use of the story mode slow-motion ability in Online.
  • Mansion Off-The-Radar (OTR) Glitch: Fixed the exploit for going invisible at the player's Mansion.
  • Mansion Car Duplication: Blocked the method to duplicate vehicles at the Mansion, protecting the in-game economy.
  • Matchmaking Vehicle Blacklist Bug: Resolved an issue where personal vehicles were temporarily blacklisted when joining jobs via On-Call in freemode.

Community Confirmation and Insider Scoop

Details of the patch emerged from trusted leaker Tex2 (formerly Tez2) on X, who shared the unofficial patch notes. Content creators quickly verified the changes, with YouTuber Soflysojoe1 posting a confirmation thread listing the patched exploits. Players in public lobbies reported smoother sessions without the usual invincible pests.

This background update is part of Rockstar's ongoing efforts to maintain stability in GTA Online, especially as the game enters its thirteenth year and anticipation builds for GTA VI. With weekly events like the Lunar New Year bonuses running through February 25, these silent fixes ensure fair play without interrupting the fun.