Snow is falling. All around. Stealing cars and shooting guns. It's the season of snow in Los Santos. Merry Christmas, GTA Online.
Okay, so that's not quite as catchy as Shakin' Stevens' esteemed Christmas banger, but GTA Online is nevertheless feeling the spirit with snowfall, a new vehicle fit for fighting the elements, and a complimentary Albany Hermes Muscle Car.
Rockstar also notes a number of seasonal discounts running now through the festive period:
Properties
Arcadius Business Center—30% off
Fort Zancudo Hangar 3499—30% off
Luxury Vehicles
Yachts—30% off (All models)
Pegassi Zentorno—30% off
Assault Vehicles
Armored Karin Kuruma—30% off (both Buy It Now & Trade price)
Nagasaki Buzzard—30% off
HVY Insurgent—30% off (both Buy It Now & Trade price)
Premium Race and Time Trial Schedule:
Push the throttle to the max to earn big payouts in this week’s scheduled Premium Race and Time Trial events.
December 19th—25th
Premium Stunt Race—“H200” (Locked to Sports)
Time Trial—“Sawmill”
December 26th—January 1st
Premium Stunt Race—“Double Loop” (Locked to Super)
Time Trial—“Cypress Flats”
GTA Online's Festive Surprise event has grown in scope since its inception a few years back. The amount of effort that goes into transforming the map really is impressive, and the option to fight other players with snowballs in lieu of guns is a nice touch.
More info - http://www.pcgamer.com/gta-online-gets-snowfall-a-new-4x4-and-a-free-muscle-car/