GTA Online Brand Wars Event: Complete Guide to Free Rewards, $2M Twitch Drops, and Multiplied Payouts (August 13–26, 2026)

The Brand Wars Event is a two-week GTA Online promotion running August 13–26, 2026, themed around the rivalry between fictional soda brands Sprunk and eCola. During this period, players can earn a free Declasse Hotring Sabre, up to GTA$2,000,000 through Twitch Drops, and take advantage of boosted payouts across multiple activities, including a 5X VIP Work weekend from August 21–23. This guide covers every reward, bonus, and discount available during the event.

How to Earn Up to GTA$2,000,000 via Twitch Drops

The biggest cash giveaway of the event comes through Twitch Drops. To participate, link your Twitch and Rockstar Games accounts, then watch select Twitch Drops-enabled streams between August 13 and August 26 . You must choose a side:

• Watching Team Sprunk streams earns the Sprunk Sweatsuit.
• Watching Team eCola streams earns the eCola Tracksuit .

By watching enough qualifying streams, you can unlock up to GTA$2,000,000 in total cash drops deposited directly into your in-game account . This is the easiest way to add a significant chunk of cash to your wallet without any in-game grind.

Free Vehicle: Declasse Hotring Sabre

Simply logging into GTA Online any time before August 26 nets you a free Declasse Hotring Sabre (Sports class, normally priced at GTA$830,000) . The free vehicle comes equipped with a unique Sprunk x eCola livery, making it a collectible for car enthusiasts . You can claim it at Southern San Andreas Super Autos.

Additional Free Cosmetics

• Sprunk and eCola Bodysuits — claim for free at any clothing store during the event .
• GTA+ members can also claim the Gallivanter Warden early, before its general sale .

Quadruple (4X) Payout Activities

Until August 26, the following activities pay 4X GTA$ and RP, making them the most efficient ways to earn money this week :

Activity	Bonus
Hotring Circuit Series	4X GTA$ & RP
Freemode Challenges	4X GTA$ & RP
Freemode Events	4X GTA$ & RP

The Hotring Circuit races tie directly into the Brand Wars theme, while Freemode Challenges and Events offer spontaneous money-making opportunities as you explore Los Santos.

Triple (3X) Payout Activities

Five Odd Jobs and the Community Series races are paying 3X GTA$ and RP through August 26 :

Activity	Bonus
Paper Route Odd Job	3X GTA$ & RP
Firefighter Odd Job	3X GTA$ & RP
Forklift Operator Odd Job	3X GTA$ & RP
QuickiePharm Deliveries Odd Job	3X GTA$ & RP
Safeguard Deliveries Odd Job	3X GTA$ & RP
Community Series Races	3X GTA$ & RP

These Odd Jobs are quick to complete and can be chained for solid returns during the event.

5X VIP Work Weekend (August 21–23)

For three days only—August 21 through August 23—all VIP Work missions will pay 5X GTA$ and RP . VIP Work includes missions like Sightseer, Headhunter, and Hostile Takeover. If you own a CEO office, this is the weekend to grind hard for massive returns.

Weekly Challenge & Rewards

The Brand Wars Weekly Challenge is straightforward :

• Objective: Complete 3 Business Battles.
• Reward: GTA$250,000 plus the Impotent Rage Sweatsuit.

Business Battles are freemode events that spawn periodically. Keep an eye on the map for the purple briefcase icons and participate to complete the challenge.

Vehicle & Property Discounts

First Week (August 13–19)

Item	Discount
Declasse Hotring Sabre	Free (normally $830,000)
Hands On Car Wash (property)	40% off
Bravado Hotring Hellfire	40% off
Karin Hotring Everon	40% off
Överflöd Autarch	30% off
Pegassi Osiris	30% off
Nagasaki Weaponized Tampa	30% off

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Second Week (August 20–26)

A second discount rotation applies from August 20–26, including 40% off Bail Office Properties, Upgrades and Modifications . Check the in-game websites or Rockstar Newswire for the full second-week list.

How to Make the Most of Brand Wars

• Prioritize the Twitch Drops: Link your accounts and watch streams early to secure the full $2M and exclusive apparel.
• Grind Freemode Events: With 4X payouts, Freemode Challenges and Events are the most time-efficient earners alongside the Hotring Circuit.
• Don't Miss the VIP Work Weekend: Block off August 21–23 to run VIP Work for 5X rewards.
• Clear the Weekly Challenge: Three Business Battles is a quick task for $250K plus a unique outfit.
• Claim Your Free Car: Even if you don't plan to drive it, the free Hotring Sabre is worth GTA$830,000 to add to your collection.