GTA Online: How To Claim Your 11-Year Anniversary Freebie

recently celebrated its 11th anniversary. That’s right — was released 11 years ago on October 1, 2013. Since its release, 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. 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?

While this year’s anniversary is lacking a bit compared to last year’s, players are still in for a treat. According to, players who log into 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 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 receiveparty 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 since day one.

Feel free to wear your hat and celebrate 11th anniversary. Being the first online game, 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, has something for everyone. So, put on that party hat and celebrate the one-of-a-kind game.

For those missing out on the 11th-anniversary hat, don’t fret — you can still get this hat, too. According to, you’ll just have to wait until your own 11th anniversary. Unsure of when your birthday is? It’s easy to check. Head into the Pause menu, then to Stats to look at your overall