By Staff Writer (media@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Dec 19, 2014 06:17 AM EST

On December 18, the title update for "Grand Theft Auto V" was released for its fans, featuring several Christmas-themed items just in time for the holiday season.

The patch is going to be huge, presenting a variety of new features, fixes, adjustments and items like gingerbread men masks and Christmas sweaters. The patch will be available on all gaming platforms namely Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4.

Other things to expect from the update include players having the ability to own a third property. This means that gamers can have a maximum of 30 cars and nine bicycles at any point during the game. There will also be adjustments to the matchmaking speeds of "GTA Online" and fixes for map exploits. There will be new gear, weapons, cars and a big present in store for gamers who check in on Christmas Day. There will be a new feature referred to as "San Andreas snowfall," allowing players to throw snowballs against others.

"GTA V" developer Rockstar shared about the Christmas update in a report by The Verge, "Be forewarned, those icy little suckers can pack a wallop." Rockstar further announced that Online Heists will be available early in 2015.

Rockstar reported that players who log into the game on December 24, December 31 and January 1 will be gifted a Firework Launcher with five rounds. It will permanently be included in the gamer's inventory. Those who already own a launcher will get five rounds. The gift cannot be purchased on any other day.

In an article by Game Spot, it has been reported that there are three new settings added. The control Settings will include Deadzone and Acceleration sliders with the update. The first person mode auto level camera on and off setting was also added to Settings.

As for the vehicles, there are four new ones added to Southern San Andreas Super Autos, namely a Bravado Rat-Truck, Vapid Slamvan, Dinka Jester and Dewbauchee Massacro. To get these cars in Story Mode, PS3 and Xbox 360 players can acquire these from the Special Vehicle List when they are in a player-owned garage. For PS4 and Xbox One players, they can buy the cars from San Andreas Super Autos. There will also be two new weapons at Ammu-Nation in "GTA Online," the Homing Launcher and the Proximity Mine. Throughout San Andreas, gamers will notice Christmas-themed items and details such as a the Firework Launcher, Christmas-themed clothes and Christmas Trees in all Apartments and Legion Square.

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