GTA V has been around for almost a decade, but its multiplayer mode, GTA Online, is still going strong. Rockstar Games has recently released a 1.66 patch update for GTA 5 and GTA Online to fix some existing bugs and address security issues. Initially, a patch was released only for PC to fix the security problems caused by hackers who could change players’ information and get their accounts banned. However, a significant update for all platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, has been released to tackle the same issues.
GTA 5 and GTA Online Update 1.66 Patch Notes
General Fixes
- Fixed an issue that prevented players from being able to modify the TM-02 Khanjali, RCV, and Chernobog in their facility
PC-Specific Game Stability and Performance
- Fixed an issue that resulted in players being incorrectly notified that they need to complete the Prologue to access GTA Online
- Fixed an issue that prevented some accounts from accessing GTA Online due to stats having been modified by a third party
- Also fixed multiple issues that resulted in some users being able to abuse text chat systems on PC
PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One
Security
- Implemented a new data protocol in GTA Online to improve the security of network sessions and player-to-player messaging
Game Stability and Performance
- General stability improvements
PS5 / Xbox Series X|S
Game Stability and Performance
- Fixed an issue that resulted in car windows missing reflections in some graphics modes
- Fixed multiple crashes that occurred in GTA Online
In addition to the updates, GTA Online players who have linked their Rockstar Game Social Club and Amazon Prime Gaming accounts can enjoy even more rewards through Prime Gaming. By linking their accounts, players can receive up to GTA$ 500,000 of in-game cash every month.
GTA 5 and GTA Online update 1.66 are available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. For more information regarding this update, check out the official Rockstar site.
