Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online recently celebrated its 11th anniversary. That’s right — GTA Online was released 11 years ago on October 1, 2013. Since its release, GTA Online has averaged thousands of players, with its peak number of players in 2024 being around 185,000.
As with anniversaries in the past, Rockstar Games is celebrating by rewarding its players with special in-game goodies. GTA Online’s 2023 anniversary ran for a week, giving players items and clothing like a firework launcher and the Retired Criminal outfit. What’s in store for this year’s anniversary?
Celebrate 11 Years Of GTA Online By Claiming Your Free Gift
Claim Your Purple 11-Year Party Hat
While this year’s anniversary is lacking a bit compared to last year’s, players are still in for a treat. According to GTAonlinenews, players who log into GTA Online on October 1 and after should discover a party hat featuring the number 11 in their wardrobe. Claiming the freebie is easy. Just load up GTA Online and join a public or private session. Head to your apartment, access your wardrobe, and head to the Party Hats section under Hats to find the anniversary hat.
You should also receive party outfits, depending on when you started. The Bronze Party Suit will be awarded to players who have reached five years, while the Silver Party Suit is given to those who have been with the game for 10 years. The Gold Party Suit will likely be given to those who stay with the game for 15 years.
For now, this anniversary hat seems to be just for those who have been with
GTA Online
since day one.
Feel free to wear your hat and celebrate GTA Online’s 11th anniversary. Being the first online Grand Theft Auto game, GTA Online has been widely popular, and its popularity doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. Whether you want to play through the story, play with friends, or join roleplaying servers, GTA Online has something for everyone. So, put on that party hat and celebrate the one-of-a-kind GTA game.
How To Check Your Birthday In GTA Online
Check How Long You’ve Been Playing GTA Online
For those missing out on the 11th-anniversary hat, don’t fret — you can still get this hat, too. According to Rockstar Intel, you’ll just have to wait until your own 11th anniversary. Unsure of when your GTA Online birthday is? It’s easy to check. Head into the Pause menu, then to Stats to look at your overall GTA Online stats. Scroll down to General to see the date you created your character.
GTA Online plans to release at least 15 party hats, which means another four years of anniversaries. For players who have ever worried about their online world fading into the abyss, it looks like the game is here to stay for the next several years. So, buckle up, put on your party hats, and enjoy the 11th anniversary.
Source: GTAonlinenews, Rockstar Intel