How to Unlock HSW in GTA Online – Free Upgrade & Time Trial Guide

Looking to get your hands on the HSW upgrades in GTA Online? Here’s your complete guide to unlocking this exclusive feature and scoring a free HSW upgrade for your car!

Steps to Unlock HSW:

1. Locate the Race: Open your map and look for the special “HSW” car icon, usually near Downtown Vinewood or the Diamond Casino, after receiving a text from Hao.
2. Initiate the Trial: Head to the yellow marker, hop into the vehicle, and start the time trial.
3. Complete the Race: Drive the HSW vehicle to the checkpoint at the top of the map (North Chumash/East Coast area) within 8 minutes and 10 seconds.
4. Unlock Features: Completing the trial unlocks HSW upgrades at the LS Car Meet and grants one free HSW upgrade for an eligible vehicle.

Key Tips:

• Platform Exclusive: HSW trials are only available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
• Maximize Your Free Upgrade: Use it on a high-value car, like the Banshee, to get the best savings.
• Weekly Rewards: After unlocking, you can participate in weekly HSW Time Trials to earn $250,000 for each successful run.

Race your way to exclusive upgrades and boost your garage with HSW mods this week!