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Home » Grand Theft Auto » GTA Online Event Week: Independence Day Special (July 2nd-8th)

GTA Online Event Week: Independence Day Special (July 2nd-8th)

Aaron TruemanBy Aaron TruemanJuly 1, 2026 Event Week
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A new GTA Online Weekly Update has begun and Rockstar are offering Independence Day rewards, massive discounts and more ahead of the new update. Check out everything happening in this GTA Online during this Event Week which will run from July 2nd through July 8th.


Next Update

Rockstar say in their newswire that they are “constantly working to make GTA Online a better experience for all players — whether that be through fixes, overall improvements, or actively targeting cheaters, bad actors, and those who seek to harass other players.” With this in mind, Rockstar reveal players “can expect to see a number of experience improvements when The Kortz Center Heist launches later this month.”


Rewards

Log in to GTA Online this week to receive the Lady Liberty Bucket Hat. Plus, there is a 100% chance of earning either Pißwasser, Benedict, Patriot, or Supa Wet Beer Hats, or the Statue of Happiness T-Shirt from Business Battles.


Fine Art Collector Program

Ahead of the The Kortz Center Heist update coming next month, Rockstar Games have launched the Fine Art Collector Program. This will offer various rewards. Below is everything available as part of this new event launched by Rockstar:

  • Log in to receive GTA$500,000 within 72 hours, plus a free Benefactor Turreted Limo from Warstock Cache & Carry
  • Complete any Heist to receive GTA$1,000,000 within 72 hours, plus the NOOSE Outfit
  • Mansion owners can log in June 18th–July 13th to receive a curated collection of special gifts when The Kortz Center Heist releases.

FIB Priority File

The FIB Priority File in GTA Online this week is The Project Breakaway File. Priority Files pays double.


Salvage Yard Robberies

This Week:

  • The McTony Robbery: Grotti Itali RSX
  • The Duggan Robbery: Classique Broadway
  • The Cargo Ship Robbery: Vapid Ellie

Next Week:

  • The Gangbanger Robbery: Grotti Turismo Omaggio
  • The Podium Robbery: Übermacht Cypher
  • The Duggan Robbery: Willard Eudora

Podium Vehicle

Ocelot Jugular
Ocelot Jugular

This week at the Casino in GTA Online, take your daily spin with the lucky wheel for your chance to win the Ocelot Jugular, which costs $1.225,000 from Legendary Motorsport. GTA+ members now get 2 spins per 24 hours.


Prize Ride Challenge

This week in GTA Online, win a LS Car Meet Race for 2 days in a row to unlock the Lampadati Viseris as the Prize Ride vehicle. It costs $875,000 from Legendary Motorsport.


Premium Test Ride Vehicle

Principe Deveste Eight

This week’s GTA Online Premium Test Ride Vehicle is the Principe Deveste Eight for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Enhanced players.


Test Track Vehicles

This week’s GTA Online Test Track Vehicles are the Grotti LSCM Cheetah Classic, Obey 10F & Penaud La Coureuse.


Luxury Autos Car Dealership

The GTA Online Luxury Autos Car Dealership located in Rockford Hills has two cars on show for purchase. The cars this week are the Übermacht Sentinel GTS & Vapid FMJ MK V.


Premium Deluxe Motorsport

Simeon’s Auto Shop has five cars available to purchase and test drive in GTA Online. They are the Bravado Banshee GTS, Declasse Vigero ZX, Grotti X80 Proto, Pegassi Torero XO & Übermacht Niobe.


Gun Van Contents

GTA Online Gun Van image with a male character holding a railgun in front of the gun van. The character has a mohawk hairstyle and is wearing a black leather jacket and jeans. The truck's door is open, revealing the interior. The text "THE GUN VAN" is visible in the top left corner. The background shows a sunset sky with the back of the Vinewood sign in the background.

Weapons

  • Heavy Rifle (40%, GTA+ 40%)
  • Railgun (10%, GTA+ 30%)
  • El Strickler (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Compact EMP Launcher (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • RPG (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Up-n-Atomizer (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Firework Launcher (FREE)
  • Firework Ammo (FREE)
  • Musket (FREE)

Throwables

  • Grenade (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Sticky Bomb (10%, GTA+ 20%)

Body Armor

  • Super Light Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Light Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Standard Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Heavy Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)
  • Super Heavy Armor (10%, GTA+ 20%)

Premium Race

GTA V map showing the location of the Premium Race.

This week’s Premium Race is Muscle In.

HSW Time Trial

This week’s HSW Time Trial is North Chumash.

Time Trial

This week’s Time Trial is Lake Vinewood Estate.


Weekly Challenge

The GTA Online Weekly Challenge for this week is “Complete three Bunker Research Missions”. You’ll earn GTA$100,000 and the Blue Jock Cranley Jumpsuit for doing so. Next week, win two Races to get the Blue Jock Cranley Jumpsuit and GTA$100,000.

Discounts

FREE
  • Lago Zancudo Bunker
  • High-End Garages
70% off
  • Mobile Operations Center
  • Benefactor Terrorbyte
  • B-11 Strikeforce
  • Buckingham Luxor
  • Mammoth Avenger
  • RM-10 Bombushka
  • RO-86 Alkonost
60% off
  • Agencies including Upgrades and Modifications
  • Hangars including Upgrades and Modifications
  • Declasse Scramjet
  • Grotti Furia
  • Grotti Stinger TT
  • Grotti X80 Proto
  • Imponte Deluxo
  • Överflöd Zeno
  • Pegassi Tezeract
  • Progen Emerus
50% off
  • Benefactor Krieger
  • Bravado Banshee GTS
  • Bravado Buffalo EVX
  • Bravado Buffalo STX
  • Bravado Half-Track
  • Buckingham Pyro
  • Coil Rocket Voltic
  • Declasse Vigero ZX
  • Declasse Weaponized Tampa
  • Dinka LSCM Jester RR
  • Eberhard Titan 250 D
  • Gallivanter Baller ST-D
  • Grotti LSCM Cheetah Classic
  • HVY Barrage
  • Imponte Ruiner 2000
  • JoBuilt P-996 LAZER
  • Karin Calico GTF
  • Mammoth F-160 Raiju
  • Mammoth Hydra
  • Nagasaki Shinobi
  • Obey 10F
  • Pegassi Ignus
  • Pegassi Oppressor
  • Pegassi Toreador
  • Pegassi Torero XO
  • Pegassi Weaponized Ignus
  • Penaud La Coureuse
  • Pfister Growler
  • TM-02 Khanjali
  • Übermacht Niobe
  • Übermacht Sentinel GTS
  • V-65 Molotok
  • Vapid FMJ MK V
  • Vom Feuer Anti-Aircraft Trailer
  • Western Police Bike
40% off
  • Bunkers including Upgrades and Modifications
  • Independence Day Returning Content

Bonuses

  • 2x on Bunker Research Speed
  • 2x GTA$, RP & Research Progress on Bunker Research Missions
  • 3x GTA$ & RP on Stunt Race Series
  • 2x GTA$ & RP on Bunker Sell Missions
  • 2x GTA$ & RP on Ammu-Nation Contract Missions
  • 2x GTA$ & RP on Running Back (Remix)
  • 2x GTA$ & RP on Community Series

GTA+ Benefits

Check out everything included this month’s GTA+ month here.

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Aaron Trueman

As a fan of Rockstar Games and part of the GTA community, Aaron used his passion to co-found and run GTA Online News / RockstarINTEL.

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