‘GTA 5 Online’ Biker DLC Latest News & Update: Launching On October 18? Halloween DLC Included?

Rockstar Games confirmed that the "Grand Theft Auto 5" biker-themed update will be arriving soon. The "GTA 5 Online" Biker DLC was first spotted in July 2016 and there are rumors that it will become available in October.

Rockstar Games revealed that the "GTA 5 Online" Biker DLC is the next big addition to GTA Online. The new content will allow players to create and lead their own Motorcycle Club, consisting of up to eight players. There will be new roles to take on from fresh prospects to club presidents. The "GTA 5 Online" Biker DLC will also include several new co-op and competitive gameplay. It also features new motorcycles, a special custom Biker mechanic, MC Clubhouses, new business locations and opportunities to move up the ranks.

The "GTA 5 Online" Biker DLC will also feature new modes themed accordingly for bikers, new styles, weapons, tattoos and extra features. There will be new business ventures in Blaine County and Los Santos when the "GTA 5 Online" Biker DLC releases. Rockstar Games has confirmed the DLC itself, but not the date of release, but fans are already speculating as to when it may arrive.

YouTube user MrBossFTW explained how the "GTA 5" Biker DLC may release on October 18, following Rockstar's penchant for releasing on Tuesdays. Based on the historical time table of Rockstar Games, it takes about three to four weeks between the initial official reveal and the official launch of the new update. The last "GTA 5Online" Finance and Felony DLC, was first announced on May 9 and launched on June 7. Rockstar may follow the same approach for the "GTA Online5" Biker DLC, which was first announced on September 19.

International Business Times reported that Rockstar Games will probably include the "GTA 5Online" Halloween DLC in the Bikers update in October. There is also a potential business ventures update that will introduce new free-roam events in areas like Paleto Bay, Sandy Shores and Grapeseed in GTA Online. There are rumors that only players ranking over 135 can qualify for the missions after players were encouraged to level up to gain a reward of $1 million in-game currency.