When does the GTA 5 Halloween update come out: Release date, time and more

Since it's Halloween Day today, October 31, 2024, fans may wonder when the GTA 5 Halloween update is coming out. Rockstar Games started the tradition of celebrating the occasion in Grand Theft Auto Online in 2015 with the release of the Halloween Surprise content DLC. This later became a recurring special event that started every October in Los Santos.

The first GTA 5 Halloween update 2024 was released on October 3, 2024, but there have been more throughout the month. With that in mind, this article shares its release time as well as special bonuses for players to claim this week.

Note: Some aspects of the article are based on the writer's analysis.

For the latest Halloween bonuses, please scroll down.

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GTA 5 Halloween update 2024: Release time for all regions explored

A promotional picture of one of the previous Halloween events in Los Santos (Image via Rockstar Games)

In a newswire post made on September 26, 2024, Rockstar Games confirmed the upcoming GTA 5 Halloween update. Like the last few ones, the newest Halloween event was released alongside the usual weekly update on October 31, 2024, bringing back a couple of Halloween-themed events and items.

Rockstar seldom shares the timings of such events; however, it was not that difficult to predict the time of the Halloween update release.

Rockstar expectedly stuck to the tradition and released the latest 2024's GTA 5 Halloween update at the following times so far:

• Seattle, United States: 2 am on October 3, 2024
• Alberta, Canada: 3 am on October 3, 2024
• São Paulo, Brazil: 6 am on October 3, 2024
• London, United Kingdom: 10 am on October 3, 2024
• Madrid, Spain: 11 am on October 3, 2024
• Berlin, Germany: 11 am on October 3, 2024
• Paris, France: 11 am on October 3, 2024
• Moscow, Russia: 12 pm on October 3, 2024
• Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: 12 pm on October 3, 2024
• Nagpur, India: 2:30 pm on October 3, 2024
• Perth, Australia: 5 pm on October 3, 2024
• Beijing, China: 5 pm on October 3, 2024
• Tokyo, Japan: 6 pm on October 3, 2024
• Seoul, South Korea: 6 pm on October 3, 2024
• Sydney, Australia: 7 pm on October 3, 2024
• Christchurch, New Zealand: 10 pm on October 3, 2024

Keep in mind that the developers could have changed the Halloween update's release time if required for a smooth rollout of the event worldwide; however, the update went live on time.

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What to expect from the GTA 5 Halloween update 2024

The developers have added a brand-new survival game mode, the Ludendorff Cemetery Survival as part of a limited-time Halloween event.

As expected, the GTA 5 Halloween update 2024 lasted throughout October 2024 and will continue till November 6, 2024, after which all of the Halloween-themed activities or events will end.

Till then, players can experience all of the currently available Halloween-themed activities or game modes, including UFO sightseeing, Jack O' Lanterns, and more.

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What has been released as part of the latest GTA 5 Halloween update?

On October 31, 2024, the developers released the last part of the Grand Theft Auto Online Halloween update 2024. Till November 6, 2024, players can claim the following free items and bonuses to earn:

Double Money & RP:

• Alien Survivals
• Judgement Day
• Street Dealers

Ongoing random events:

• UFO Sightseeing
• Ghosts Exposed
• Jack O' Lanterns
• Cereberus Return

A Green Flaming Skull Mask can be claimed by logging in to the game anytime this week. A brand new podium car can also be won at the Lucky Wheel anytime this week.

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