GTA Online Event Week: Independence Day Special (July 2nd-8th)
Gaming communities are focused on anniversary events and holiday-themed promotions in GTA Online and Pokémon GO.
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The brief
Grand Theft Auto Online has launched an Independence Day special event running through July 8. The update features bonuses including a free Firework Launcher, discounted vehicles, and property incentives, alongside increased rewards for specific missions.
Coverage from outlets including Rockstar Games, GTA BOOM, and IGN India emphasizes the availability of double and triple monetary rewards for various game modes. Future developments include the transition to a new set of Pokémon GO events scheduled for July 6-12.
Coverage does not yet specify long-term plans for these titles beyond the currently announced event calendars.
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Quick answers
What is included in the GTA Online Independence Day event?
The event features a free Firework Launcher, vehicle discounts, and increased money and RP rewards for missions like Bunker and Acid Lab sell missions.
How long does the GTA Online Independence Day event last?
According to RockstarINTEL, the event runs from July 2 to July 8.
What is occurring in Pokémon GO?
The game is celebrating its 10th anniversary with specific research tasks and bonuses.
Coverage (21)
- 'I attended Pokémon Go Fest for the first time and had my jaw on the floor' dailystar.co.uk · 89d ago
- Texarkana to host free Pokémon Go Fest Global KTALnews.com · 89d ago
- Gotta Ride ‘Em All! KTMB Turns 23 Stations Into Pokémon GO PokéStops TRP | The Rakyat Post · 89d ago
- Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global: Free worldwide event July 11-12 Chicago Parent · 89d ago
- Pokemon Go July Event Adding Unique Pokemon Debut For a Limited Time IMDb · 89d ago
- Pokémon GO starts tomorrow Path of Legends Mein-MMO · 89d ago
- Pokémon GO celebrates 10 years Mein-MMO · 89d ago
- July begins with a bang as Pokémon GO celebrates 10 years of adventure The Bristol Edition · 89d ago
- Bagon Themed Pokemon Merch Announced For Pokemon Center Japan NintendoSoup · 89d ago
- Pokémon Go 10th Anniversary Party research tasks and bonuses Eurogamer.net · 89d ago
- Pokémon GO Events This Week: July 6-12, 2026 Pokémon GO Hub · 89d ago
- GTA Online Weekly Update: July 2-13 powerupgaming.co.uk · 92d ago
- Enjoy Star-Spangled GTA Online Bonuses This Independence Day Rockstar Games · 92d ago
- GTA Online Independence Day Sale: Free Bunker and Vehicle Discounts Explained GTA BOOM · 92d ago
- 'Grand Theft Auto Online' Update Adds Celebratory Discounts and Bonuses, Free Firework Launcher, and Much More Worthplaying · 92d ago
- GTA Online Celebrates Independence Day With Huge Rewards, Free Bunker And Massive Discounts TheXboxHub · 92d ago
- GTA Online Weekly Update Brings Double Money and RP on Bunker Sell Missions, Discounts on Properties, and More IGN India · 92d ago
- GTA Online Weekly Update Brings Double Money on Acid Lab Sell Missions, Fooligan Jobs, and More IGN India · 92d ago
- GTA Online Independence Day Update Brings 3X GTA Money and Discounts on 48 Vehicles PCQuest · 92d ago
- Enjoy Star-Spangled GTA Online Bonuses This Independence Day Rockstar Games · 92d ago
- GTA Online Event Week: Independence Day Special (July 2nd-8th) RockstarINTEL · 92d ago
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