The GTA Online Halloween Surprise began as a content update on October 29, 2015 and became a Halloween event that comes back every year. The first edition added the Albany Lurcher, the Albany Fränken Stange, the Flashlight, monster masks, face paints and the Slasher Adversary Mode.
Key facts
- First release: October 29, 2015, for the enhanced version of GTA Online (PS4, Xbox One and PC)
- 2015 content: Albany Lurcher, Albany Fränken Stange, Flashlight, monster-themed masks and face paints, Slasher Adversary Mode
- 2015 availability: until November 16, 2015, though items bought during that time stayed in the inventory
- Later editions: 2016, 2017 and 2019 are covered below
- Seasonal hub: Halloween – All Halloween Events
Halloween Surprise 2015 and 2016
The original GTA Online Halloween Surprise was a limited release. Anything you bought before November 16, 2015 stayed in your inventory, and the items could be bought again later after they had been taken off sale.
In 2016 the 2015 content came back and the Bikers update items joined it. The Halloween motorcycle was the LCC Sanctus, and a new Adversary Mode, Lost Vs Damned, arrived. The announcement also featured the Pegassi Vortex café racer motorcycle and discounts on three years of content through November 7.
Halloween Surprise 2017: Specials and Bonuses
2017 was split into two events. Halloween Specials ran from October 27 to November 6, 2017, alongside the Anniversary Specials that celebrated 4 years of GTA Online. Halloween Bonuses 2017 ran from October 31 to November 6, 2017.
- 25% off the Albany Fränken Stange, Albany Lurcher, LCC Sanctus, and all Halloween masks and face paints
- Cheerleader Massacre 3, Vinewood Zombie and Knife After Dark T-shirts for logging in
- New content: the Grotti Vigilante, the Transform Race Inferno and the Condemned Adversary Mode, with double GTA$ and RP in Condemned
- Double GTA$ and RP in Air Freight Cargo Sell Missions through November 6
- The Western Company Seabreeze went on sale with Halloween Bonuses 2017
- Double GTA$ and RP on Lost Vs Damned, Slasher, Beast vs. Slasher and Come Out to Play on October 31
Halloween Surprise 2019
The 2019 edition started on October 31, 2019 and ran until November 6, 2019. It rewarded logging in, and it brought a new vehicle, new missions, a collectible and discounts.
- Vehicle: the Western Rampant Rocket was released at Legendary Motorsport for $925,000
- Jobs: seven alien-themed Survivals were added to the Alien Survival Series playlist, from Project 4808A: Terminal to Project 4808G: Zancudo
- Collectible: 76 Peyote Plants, which turn you into a random animal and give 5000 RP, then respawn after roughly 24 hours
- Free items: the Choose Your Side and Invade and Persuade Hero T-shirts for logging in
- Lucky Wheel: the prize changed from the Vapid Caracara 4×4 to the LCC Sanctus
- Discounts: 35% off the Fränken Stange and Lurcher, 40% off the BF Ramp Buggy, Imponte Ruiner 2000 and JoBuilt Phantom Wedge, and 30% off the Unholy Hellbringer, Up-n-Atomizer and Widowmaker
The Peyote Plants were later removed with the Survival and King of the Hill Creators Week event. For the weapons, see the Widowmaker and Unholy Hellbringer.
Related guides
- Halloween – All Ghosts Locations
- Up-N-Atomizer Now Available at Ammu-Nation
- Halloween – The Phantom Car and Slashers
- Browse the GTA Online Halloween category
- More in the GTA Online category
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
When did the GTA Online Halloween Surprise start?
It was first released on October 29, 2015, and has come back as a yearly Halloween event.
Do I keep Halloween Surprise items after the event?
In 2015, items bought during the event stayed in the inventory after November 16, and could be purchased again later.
What did the 2019 Halloween Surprise add?
The Western Rampant Rocket, seven alien-themed Survivals, 76 Peyote Plants, double rewards in several Adversary Modes and discounts on vehicles and weapons.
How much did the Western Rampant Rocket cost?
$925,000 from Legendary Motorsport, from its release on October 31, 2019.
Are the Peyote Plants still in the game?
No. They were removed with the Survival and King of the Hill Creators Week event.
