: A weekly challenge board offering members a chance to win a free high-end vehicle by completing specific race placements. Underground Race Series

: Reorganized matchmaking screens for races to get drivers into lobbies faster.

PS4 players can now use to change the color of props while in the Content Creator. Vehicle Livery

What’s not included

"Heist Equipment" was unlinked from specific Heist completion requirements, making it easier to purchase gear like the Rebreather immediately.

The centerpiece of Update 1.38 is the , located inside a graffiti-covered warehouse in Cypress Flats.

Rockstar frequently updates the game's back-end to improve performance, and are typically linked to general system updates rather than a single, specific numbered patch. This means that while a later 1.38 update may have helped with performance, the PS4 Pro's ability to run the game at a more stable 30 FPS and at higher resolutions is a feature baked into the game's core engine and refined over time through many updates, not just one.

, officially known as the Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit update, was released by Rockstar Games on March 14, 2017 . This historic patch fundamentally changed the landscape of Grand Theft Auto Online on the PlayStation 4 by integrating heavily modified stunt races tailored specifically to the unique abilities of Import/Export special vehicles.

Alongside the fresh content, Update 1.38 brought critical quality-of-life adjustments to make daily gameplay smoother on the PS4.

The timing might also feel off. If you look for the and Smuggler's Run updates, they were released in the summer of 2017.

For PS4 players, 1.38 represented a shift toward high-end, high-reward gameplay. Before this update, making millions required a heavy reliance on Heists or repetitive crate missions. Import/Export introduced a "Sourcing and Selling" loop that many solo players found more engaging and profitable.

: Patch 1.38 was critical for technical stability, addressing various memory leaks and crashes. Community & Technical Use Cases

: Addressed common performance issues, frame drops in highly populated lobbies, and localized asset loading issues specific to the PS4 hardware.

For years, developers using system firmware exploits (such as PS4 FW 9.00) utilized the exact files of GTA V 1.38 to establish a stable environment for offline mod menus like . Because later versions of the game implemented tighter security protocols and eventually ceased certain updates for older-generation hardware, version 1.38 remains a highly sought-after, archivable patch package ( .pkg ). It provides the perfect baseline for offline single-player script loading, vehicle spawning, and map modifications without triggering anti-cheat bans. ⚙️ Performance Optimizations & Technical Tweaks

: A classic supercar added to the Legendary Motorsport roster. Race Improvements : Added an "Aggregate Position" option for races.

GTA V Update 1.38 (often referred to internally as part of the Cunning Stunts: Special Vehicle Circuit

For years, the gold standard for running offline menu modifications, trainers, and custom single-player scripts relied heavily on the stability of the game's 1.38 build. Because the patch architecture changed significantly in later iterations (such as the Arena War or Doomsday Heist updates), many old-school mod menus only function if the player deliberately keeps or downgrades their PS4 retail disk copy to the precise . How to Check Your Current GTA V Version on PS4

: A shared social space located inside a non-descript, graffitied warehouse in Cypress Flats. Weaponized vehicles and police heat are entirely disabled here, shifting the focus exclusively to community car meets.