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Rockstar ditches Windows 7 and 8, forces players to update OS

Windows 10 and 11 are fast becoming the only operating systems that support gaming, and Rockstar is the latest developer to drop support for older versions. This has all come about because Microsoft has stopped providing security updates for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, leaving them vulnerable and open to attacks.


Steam recently pulled support for every Windows OS below 10, meaning some of the best PC games can now only be played on the most recent Microsoft operating systems. This move appears to be the catalyst for many other game publishers, such as Rockstar, also ending support, signaling a long overdue update for the GTA 5 system requirements.


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Simeon Dishes Out Triple for Premium Deluxe Repo Work and Export Requests

Assist the proprietor of Premium Deluxe Motorsport by acquiring cars for his clientele in Simeon’s Export Requests to pull down 3X GTA$ and RP. Successfully delivering two Export Request vehicles will complete the current Weekly Challenge and earn you an additional GTA$100,000 for yo efforts.

3X GTA$ AND RP ON SIMEON CONTACT MISSIONS

In Simeon Contact Missions, you can aid Simeon by boosting vehicles and engaging in a bit of competitive sabotage against those who seek to challenge his position as the most respected car dealer in Los Santos. You’ll also earn 3X GTA$ and RP this week for your efforts. To take these on, just head over to Premium Deluxe Motorsport in Downtown Los Santos, or dial him up via your iFruit.



LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

We’re celebrating the coming Year of the Dragon by awarding GTA Online players the Wooden Dragon Mask, Red Lunar New Year Dress, and Black Lunar New Year Tee, all gifted upon logging in.

Plus, come back next week to receive more gifts, as well as special rewards to help ring in the festivities of Carnival.

See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire.

Speed to Victory and Earn Double Rewards in New GTA Online Drag Races

Master the art of precision shifting in Drag Races, now available in GTA Online and awarding 2X GTA$ and RP through January 31.

Timing is key in these races as you’ll need to dodge traffic while changing gears. Warm your wheels with a burnout at the starting line, build speed by perfectly climbing gears, and avoid collisions to emerge victorious in this new Race Series for LS Car Meet Members. You also get a limited supply of Nitrous during Drag Races — deploy it wisely to pass an opponent or steal victory in the home stretch.

Get started by purchasing a Membership from Mimi at the LS Car Meet if you don’t already have one (50% off this week), and launch Drag Races by heading to the blip outside, or by opening your iFruit and navigating to Quick Join > Series Modes > Drag Race Series.



SALVAGE YARD ROBBERY TARGETS

Visit your Salvage Yard to assess schemes for stealing the Bravado Buffalo EVX (Muscle), Lampadati Viseris (Sports Classic), and Pegassi Toros (SUV).

Once you’ve chosen your target, the planning wall inside your Salvage Yard outlines all the steps for these multi-part operations and the vehicle’s whereabouts. If you have yet to team up with Yusuf and Jamal on The Chop Shop’s Salvage Yard business, purchase one directly from the Maze Bank Foreclosures in-game website.

See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire

Double Your Haul this Week on Salvage Yard Income

Clean up the streets and burnish your bottom line by using your Salvage Yard's free car lifts to haul in delinquent vehicles via Tow Truck Services. Doing so bolsters your shop's reputation and boosts passive income, which is now doubled through January 24.

TIP: If you haven't already, you'll need to purchase a Tow Truck for your Salvage Yard via the customization options. Once you've got one, climb aboard and select Tow Truck Service from the menu to get started.



[h2]SALVAGE YARD ROBBERY TARGETS[/h2]

Team up with the cousins Amir to liberate the Vysser Neo (Sports), Karin Everon (Off-Road), and Weeny Issi Rally (SUV) in a trio of high stakes Salvage Yard Robberies. Visit the planning wall inside your Salvage Yard for more information on these multi-part operations and their targets' whereabouts.

See full event details at the Rockstar Newswire