In GTA Online, UFOs have made a thrilling return, stirring up old conspiracy theories as peculiar objects light up the night above Los Santos and Blaine County. Teaming up with your buddy Omega, you can utilize your camera to snap evidence of these alien visitors in San Andreas, and he’ll pay generously for your discoveries, converting skeptics into believers. Besides cash rewards, you can also unlock some unique clothing items throughout this event, making it worthwhile to dive into the full details.
However, it’s wise to maintain your distance from these crafts; getting too close will cause them to vanish in a burst of thunder and lightning, forcing you to wait for another chance. Make sure to gear up for a spectacular finale as the GTA Online Halloween season wraps up, which may present you with an opportunity to encounter these extraterrestrial beings firsthand.
GTA Online Halloween Guides
Let’s be honest—gamers love a captivating alien conspiracy, so it’s no shock to see these mysterious crafts making an appearance again in GTA Online. These are not just a cosmetic touch to the skyline; there’s a whole collectible quest tied to these ships that offers in-game cash and outfits for players eager to gather photographic proof of their existence. If you’re here, it’s likely because you want to track down your own sightings, so let’s guide you to all the GTA Online UFO locations and clarify what’s happening.
Where to Find GTA Online UFOs
The UFOs in GTA Online appear at specific locations that shift daily in real life. Check out the upcoming UFO sightings on the map above:
- October 15 – Paleto Forest
- October 16 – Pacific Ocean
- October 17 – Mount Chiliad
- October 18 – El Gordo Lighthouse
- October 19 – Altruist Camp
- October 20 – Silent Probe Mountain
- October 21 – Satellite Relay Station
- October 22 – Lago Zancudo
- October 23 – Lago Zancudo (see note) + Great Chaparral Shack
- October 24 – Grand Senora Desert
- October 25 – Great Chaparral Farm
- October 26 – Palmer-Taylor Power Station
- October 27 – Locations 1, 2, and 3
- October 28 – Locations 5, 8, and 11
- October 29 – Locations 6, 10, and 12
- October 30 – North Los Santos x5
- October 31 to November 3 – Locations 16 x5 + Central Los Santos x9
Keep in mind that the bolded UFOs listed above will not show up again during the event, so capture their photos on their designated days to complete your collection.
UFOs typically show up between 10 PM and 4 AM in-game time, and they can appear several times throughout the day. You don’t need to be in a specific game mode to find them; just wait for nightfall, head to the specified GTA Online UFO location, and look for lights flickering in the sky.
In the first 12 days, only one UFO will be at a location—except on day 9, when a military version will also be sighted over Lago Zancudo. In days 13 to 15, earlier locations might reappear, and on day 16, five new UFOs will be visible across North Los Santos. From day 17 onward, another nine UFOs can be spotted over Central Los Santos, together with those from the previous day.
How to Earn Rewards from GTA Online UFOs
Each time you spot a new UFO in GTA Online, whip out your camera and snap a photo. After taking the picture, you will have the option to send it to Omega, earning 1,000 RP and GTA$15,000 for each unique UFO image submitted. For the military UFO on day 9, you’ll snag a hefty GTA$50,000 instead. Capture and submit photos of all the UFOs during the event to earn an extra GTA$100,000 bonus and unlock the Glow, Black, and Gray versions of the Believe Cap.
Be sure to log in during the last days of the event (October 31 to November 3), as the sky will take on an otherworldly hue and UFOs will populate Los Santos. This time, the crafts won’t vanish when you approach them, and entering any UFO beam will lead to your abduction, resulting in you waking up wearing the special UFO Boxer Shorts, unlocking both the White and Green variants along with the ??? Tee for your collection.