With Grand Theft Auto VI now delayed to November 2026, fans are revisiting older entries in the franchise—and one player recently unearthed a rare piece of GTA history.

Reddit user Shaynrl shared that after buying a pre-owned PlayStation 3 copy of Grand Theft Auto 5, they found an original Atomic Blimp promotional code inside the box. Remarkably, the card’s silver scratch-off layer was still intact, showing it had never been redeemed.

The Atomic Blimp promotion was a pre-order bonus at the launch of GTA 5 in 2013. Players who redeemed it could pilot the iconic blimp in-game—a slow but memorable addition that emphasised the franchise’s growing open-world freedom. While impractical for fast travel, the blimp became a nostalgic symbol for long-time fans.

Despite being 12 years old, GTA 5 remains hugely popular thanks to GTA Online and its ongoing content updates. Finds like Shaynrl’s Atomic Blimp code are particularly exciting as anticipation builds for GTA VI.

Meanwhile, Rockstar Games continues to expand GTA Online. The developer recently released a trailer for the upcoming Mansion DLC, “A Safehouse in the Hills”, set to arrive this December. The update introduces a luxurious hilltop mansion, complete with a swimming pool and three new vehicles. While the exact price hasn’t been revealed, ongoing Listings Missions suggest it will be a high-end purchase, with discounts up to $2 million currently available.

Rumours suggest the Mansion DLC could launch as early as December 9, 2025, giving fans more reasons to dive back into GTA Online as they await the next main instalment.