GTA Online new patch: Major security issue resolved, Performance, and stability fixes, and more

This patch might seem small but fixes some major issues in GTA Online.

GTA Online new patch: Major security issue resolved, Performance, and stability fixes, and more

Rockstar Games has released the 1.66 patch update to address some existing bugs in Grand Theft Auto Online. Devs released a patch solely for PC to solve the security issues. Now they have released a comparatively big update for all platforms, i.e. for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. It also eradicates the problem of a hacking scheme that helped hackers to alter players’ details which results in banning their GTA Online account.

This is a formal title update for GTA Online, although compared to other patches we’ve seen in the past, it does not seem to do much. However, it solves major security issues. In general, this patch aims to “improve stability” for all game editions while also fixing a few bugs on platforms. The patch is live now and you can download it on your preferred device. It is a 400 MB or 1 GB patch which won’t take too long to download.

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Here are the details of the latest GTA Online patch.

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Patch notes for the 1.66 update in GTA Online

Patch notes for the 1.66 update in GTA Online
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Fixes in PC and Consoles

  • Resolved a problem that prevented players from customizing TM-02 Khanjali, RCV, and Chernobog in their facility.

Security and Game stability fixes for PS5 / PS4 / Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One

  • Improved the security of network sessions and player-to-player messaging in GTA Online by implementing a new data protocol.
  • General stability improvements

Game stability and performance fixes on Next Gen consoles

  • Resolved a problem wherein some graphics options lacked reflections on vehicle windows.
  • Fixed some crashing issues.

Fixes for PC

  • Game Stability and Performance
    • A problem was resolved where players were mistakenly notified that they needed to finish the Prologue to get into GTA Online.
    • Devs have finally resolved an issue where some players were unable to access GTA Online due to alterations in their stats by a third party.
    • Several problems that allowed certain users to exploit text chat systems on PCs have been fixed.
  • Security
    • Improved the security of network sessions and player-to-player messaging in GTA Online by implementing a new data protocol.
    • Resolved a problem that might allow third parties to change a player’s GTA Online experience, including changing their GTA$ balance, RP level, Bad Sport status, and other player stats manipulation that results in them being kicked or crashed. (Extreme Exploit issue)
  • Game Stability and Performance
    • General stability improvements

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