As Grand Theft Auto VI drawing closer and the final chapter of GTA Online now underway, Rockstar Games has reportedly sending emails to its long-time players about a limited-time promotion. The company has quietly rolled out a this ‘freebee’ that allows GTA Online players to earn up to GTA$1,500,000 in free in-game cash — no grinding required, and no real money needed.
How the GTA V promotion works
According to a report by ScreenRant (via Rockstar Intel), GTA Online players received emails directly from Rockstar detailing the promotion. According to the email, players are being encouraged to complete Sell Missions during a specific window in exchange for special GTA$ bonuses, the report said.
The Times of India Tech team could not confirm the veracity of the news. The promotion appears to be timed as a goodwill gesture following the recent A Safehouse in the Hills update, which saw players spend millions on new in-game properties, most notably a luxury mansion.
By completing Sell Missions across three separate two-week periods, players can accumulate up to GTA$500,000 per period, totalling GTA$1,500,000 over the full run of the promotion.
The report claims that the funds are deposited directly into a player's Maze Bank account within 72 hours of completing the relevant missions during each period.
The promotion is said to be broken down into three distinct windows, each worth GTA$500,000:
- February 19 to February 25 — GTA$500,000
- February 26 to March 4 — GTA$500,000
- March 5 to March 11 — GTA$500,000
While the first window is closed, players still have a chance to earn GTA$1,000,000. The event kicked off alongside the Lunar New Year celebration on February 19 and runs through to March 11.
There is one catch worth noting. The report notes that it is currently unclear whether the promotion applies to all GTA Online players or only those who received the email from Rockstar directly. Notably, the company has not made an official public announcement about the promotion.
For those who are eligible, GTA$1,500,000 is a significant sum which can be used to buy a yacht, fully kit out a garage, invest in a business, or put toward that new mansion.