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GTA Online event week launches August 27 with 3X rewards on Random Transform Races and 6X weekend bonus on Drift and Transform Races; GTA 6 Extended Look premieres on Netflix

GTA Online's event week starting August 27 features 3X rewards on Random Transform Races and a 6X weekend bonus on Drift and Transform Races. Additionally, an extended look at GTA 6 will premiere on Netflix, generating excitement ahead of its November 19 launch on next-gen consoles.

Rockstar Games Rockstar Games+2 sources27 August 2026 · 18:47 UTC
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GTA Online is set to launch an exciting event week on August 27, offering players 3X GTA$ and RP on Random Transform Races and a staggering 6X weekend bonus on select Drift and Transform Races. This week features new tracks and vehicle upgrades, enhancing the gaming experience.235

Players can participate in three new Known Unknown Races and two Unknown Unknown Races, cycling through various vehicles including all-terrain specialists and air vehicles. Additionally, completing three Drift Races will unlock a $100,000 bonus and the exclusive Glitch Camo livery for the Übermacht Cypher.

The event runs until September 3, 2026, with discounts on vehicles and weapons, including up to 60% off select cars and a 30% discount on the Military Rifle. Players can also earn 2X GTA$ and RP on Auto Shop Robbery Contracts.

In tandem with the game updates, the highly anticipated GTA 6 Extended Look will premiere on Netflix at 3 PM ET on August 27, generating buzz ahead of its November 19 launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The extended look will also be available on YouTube and the official GTA 6 site later that evening.46

Despite the extensive information released, the excitement for the upcoming game remains palpable, especially with details about protagonists Jason and Lucia, whose characteristics evolve based on player choices.

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“The weekly update also includes double money and RP on Auto Shop Robbery Contracts, plus up to 60% off vehicles like the Cheval Taipan and Vapid Flash GT. GTA 6's Extended Look airs on Netflix at 3 p.m. ET, with a YouTube release at 9 p.m. ET.”
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Rockstar GamesRockstar Games
“Forget everything you thought you knew and embrace the chaos to earn 3X GTA$ and RP in GTA Online Random Transform Races this week.”
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IGN IndiaIGN India
“returns with its weekly update, offering double money and RP on Auto Shop Robbery Contracts, along with discounts on vehicles, and weapons. The update will run until September 3, 2026.”
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PCQuestPCQuest
“GTA 6 Extended look will be premiered globally on August 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET exclusively on Netflix for a six-hour window before releasing on YouTube channel and the Grand Theft Auto VI site at 9 p.m. ET.”
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