It’s time to dust off those heist plans and set a course for the Caribbean, because El Rubio’s most valuable treasure is back on the table.
The new weekly update for GTA Online is live, and the headline news is a massive score for all budding thieves: the coveted Panther Statue is a guaranteed primary target for your first Cayo Perico Heist this week.
This huge potential payday is the centrepiece of a week packed with Cayo Perico-themed bonuses, making it the perfect time to team up with Pavel and drain El Rubio’s coffers dry.
Still Going Strong
Even all these years later, GTA Online continues to deliver a relentless stream of content for its most dedicated players. In our 4/5 review of the Xbox Series X|S version, we noted it was “for the hardcore players that still play this religiously,” and this week’s update is a perfect reward for that loyalty.
By guaranteeing the rarest and most valuable heist target, Rockstar is giving its veteran players a massive payday while offering an incredible incentive for new players to finally buy that submarine.
Your Ticket to Paradise
To help you get started on your heist, the RUNE Kosatka Submarine is available at a massive 40% discount all week long. This is your essential planning room and transport for the Cayo Perico Heist, making this the best time ever to get in on the action.
For your first Cayo Perico Heist completed this week, the Panther Statue is a guaranteed find. This is the most valuable primary target in the heist, ensuring a massive payout for your efforts.
Simply completing the Cayo Perico Heist once will satisfy the Weekly Challenge, netting you an additional GTA$100,000 and the stylish Strickler Hat to add insult to El Rubio’s financial injury.
More Island Mayhem
The bonuses aren’t just limited to the heist itself. The entire island is a hotbed of activity and rewards this week.
- 2X GTA$ and RP on Cayo Perico Motor Wars: Parachute into this shrinking play area with up to four teams. Use a mix of weaponry and vehicles to be the last squad standing and earn double rewards.
- 2X GTA$ and RP on Buried Stashes: Grab a metal detector and sweep the sands of Cayo Perico (and Los Santos) to find these hidden treasures for double payouts.
- New Community Race Series: A new set of player-made jobs has been added to the Community Race Series, including a wild new Kart race on a modified Vinewood Racetrack.
This Week’s Vehicle Showcases and Discounts
Looking to spend your new ill-gotten gains? The showrooms are stocked and the discounts are deep.
- 40% Off: Dinka Veto Modern, Dinka Veto Classic, Grotti Brioso 300, Maibatsu Manchez Scout
- 30% Off: Western Reever, Buckingham Nimbus, Albany Cavalcade XL, Truffade Nero, Declasse Drift Yosemite, and more.
- Luxury Autos Showroom: Declasse Tampa GT, Karin Woodlander
- Simeon’s Showroom: Grotti Cheetah, Enus Cognoscenti Cabrio, Western Daemon, Dinka Thrust, Invetero Coquette BlackFin
- LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place Top 2 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in a row to win the Canis Terminus.
- Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Mammoth Squaddie.
A new era of luxury is also being teased, with Rockstar telling players to “stay tuned next week for an introduction to the world of Los Santos luxury real estate.” For now, your mission is clear: get to your sub, scope out the island, and secure that Panther. Pavel is waiting.
