While newer updates have since arrived, Update 1.38 is remembered as the structural turning point for Grand Theft Auto Online on the PS4 generation. It proved that special, weaponized vehicles belonged in the racing ecosystem, establishing the framework for future content like the Doomsday Heist and the Arena War updates.
: Tracks featured massive vertical drops requiring players to utilize the car's built-in parachutes and precision jumping mechanics.
While this update doesn't include new heist content, you can find details on the latest major content expansions and official patch logs on the Rockstar Games Support site. GTAV Title Update 1.72 Notes (PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X Gta V Update 1.38 Ps4
Minor tracking fixes ensure requested personal vehicles spawn closer to the player's actual location rather than across highways or behind fences. Audio and Visual Fixes
Update 1.38 introduced a fleet of heavily customizable, highly responsive vehicles tailored after iconic real-world Japanese domestic market (JDM) and Euro tuning legends. Vehicle Name Vehicle Style Inspiration Key Features Toyota Celica GT-Four While newer updates have since arrived, Update 1
The number of Stunt Series triggers in Freemode was reduced from 8 down to 3. Vehicle & Camera Fixes Blazer Aqua
Beyond the race tracks, Update 1.38 expanded the legendary Legendary Motorsport and Southern San Andreas Super Autos rosters. The headline addition was the , a sleek, customizable supercar heavily inspired by real-world endurance racing classics. Patch Notes: Fixes, Tuning, and Enhancements While this update doesn't include new heist content,
Faster transition times when joining a new session or entering a job.
Nearly four years after Smuggler's Run, the "1.38" version number returned to PS4 in July 2021 with the . This patch shifted focus completely away from aviation and back to the streets, capturing the spirit of import tuner and JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) car culture. It was one of the most content-rich free updates in GTA Online 's history.