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GTA Online Independence Day Event Weekend detailed

Rockstar Games has detailed the special GTA Online Independence Day Event Weekend, offering gamers a chance to get in on some multiplayer mayhem.

To celebrate July 4, GTA Online gamers can take part in the Independence Day Event Weekend.

“Get ready to light up the skies with your all-new Independence Day Special fireworks, stars-and-stripes tees, and monster truck mayhem in a special 4-day Social Club Event this weekend, Thursday July 3rd through Sunday July 6th.”

Gamers will get access to big RP and GTA$ bonuses as well as discounts at Ammu-Nation among other rewards over the four day period.

If you access the Independence Day Special Event Playlist, which is a selection of new Rockstar-created Jobs, you’ll get double GTA$ and RP for the whole weekend.

Ammu-Nation is offer 25 per cent discounts on ammunition for RPGs, Grenade Launchers and Miniguns, and Merryweather Security has a 75 per cent discount on Airstrikes.

Pegasus Lifestyle Management will also let you call in any oversized vehicle for free during the Independence Day Event Weekend, letting you get to grips with the brand new Liberator monster truck and other awesome American beasts.

Of course, Rockstar is running a #IndependenceDay Snapmatic contest too over the four days, with the most creative, comical or stunning snaps up for the chance to win $1 million GTA$ and a special AMERICA number plate to use in GTA Online.

Rockstar also released a free Independence Day Special DLC pack to celebrate the occasion, letting you kit out your character with some stars and stripes themed content.

Along with the aforementioned Liberator truck, you’ll get access to the Sovereign motorcycle, antique Musket and a pretty awesome Firework Rocket Launcher with American Flag decals.

You can grab this July 4 themed content until mid-July on the Xbox 360 and PS3, which also gets your some “Made in the USA” tees and animal masks too.

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