The GTA Online Valentine’s Day Massacre Special is a 1920s mob-themed content update released on February 13, 2014, the day before Valentine’s Day. It gave GTA V and GTA Online the Gusenberg Sweeper machine gun, the Albany Roosevelt limousine, vintage clothing, a Flapper Bob hairstyle and 10 new jobs.
Key facts
- Released: February 13, 2014, for GTA V and GTA Online
- Weapon: Gusenberg Sweeper, a Thompson-based machine gun with high damage and short range
- Vehicle: Albany Roosevelt, a 1920s classic compact limousine with moderate speed, heavy handling and high damage resistance
- Clothing: over 50 items, 7 masks and one female hairstyle
- New action: Blow Kiss, in the actions menu
- Original sale window: February 13 to March 3 in GTA Online; owners can buy the items again at any time
- Follow-up: Be My Valentine (2016)
Valentine’s Day Massacre Special jobs
The update came with 10 new Valentine-themed jobs. Three of them are:
- Heartbreaker: a bike race on a heart-shaped track
- Shotgun Wedding: a shotgun-only team deathmatch around the Paleto Bay church
- Property Values: a deathmatch on a cul-de-sac in Mirror Park
Valentine’s Day Massacre Special clothing and mask prices
The GTA Online Valentine’s Day Massacre Special store has double-breasted suits, flapper dresses, lace underwear, novelty T-shirts, hats and masks. The table gives the number of designs and the price range for each group. Beyond these, the Flapper Bob hairstyle costs $980, the Love Heart Boxer Shorts $950, and the Spats $7,500.
| Category | Designs | Cheapest | Most expensive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double suit jackets | 4 | $5,800 | $6,250 |
| Suit pants | 4 | $1,450 | $1,490 |
| Heart and tuxedo T-shirts | 20 | $235 | $500 |
| Pocket watch vests | 4 | $280 | $325 |
| Lace bustiers | 5 | $4,200 | $5,800 |
| Flapper dresses | 6 | $8,250 | $9,000 |
| Lace panties | 5 | $2,300 | $3,000 |
| Stockings | 3 | $4,500 | $5,300 |
| Suit fedoras | 3 | $3,600 | $4,115 |
| Bead necklaces | 3 | $1,000 | $1,300 |
| Masks | 7 | $2,250 | $17,500 |
The Cupid mask is $15,000, and the Black & Gold Masquerade is the priciest mask at $17,500. The three Mysterious masks are much cheaper, between $2,250 and $2,750.
Other changes and the story behind the name
The Rat-Loader can be stored in garages after this update. During the original release it could be bought for free at Southernsanandreassuperautos.com, with free upgrades. The title and theme refer to the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre of February 14, 1929, a gang killing led by Al Capone, and the Gusenberg Sweeper is named after Frank Gusenberg, who was killed in it.
This content returns every year around Valentine’s Day through events. The 2016 follow-up for the enhanced versions is covered in Be My Valentine Update, and you can browse everything in the Be My Valentine category.
Related guides
- Cars and bikes in the GTA Online vehicles category
- Another yearly event: Halloween – All Halloween Events
- More in the GTA Online category
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
When was the Valentine’s Day Massacre Special released?
It was released on February 13, 2014, the day before Valentine’s Day.
What weapon and car does it add?
The Gusenberg Sweeper machine gun and the Albany Roosevelt, a 1920s classic compact limousine.
How many jobs were added?
10 new Valentine-themed jobs, including Heartbreaker, Shotgun Wedding and Property Values.
Can I still buy the items?
Players who owned the content can buy it again at any time, and the items return every year around Valentine’s Day through events.
What does Blow Kiss do?
It is a new action added to the actions menu with this update.
