How to get the panther statue in GTA Online Cayo Perico Heist (November 6 - 12, 2025)

This week in GTA Online (November 6 - 12, 2025), Rockstar Games is bringing the popular panther statue back to Cayo Perico Heist. It is considered one of the best primary targets in the heist, which is valued at $1,900,000 in normal difficulty and $2,090,000 on hard difficulty.

Here is a short guide on how to get the panther statue in Cayo Perico Heist this week in GTA Online.

Steps to get the panther statue in Cayo Perico Hest this week in GTA Online

1) Purchase or enter your Kosatka to start a new Cayo Perico Heist setup

Purchase or enter your Kosatka submarine (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Rockstar Games)

First, you need to either purchase the Kosatka submarine or enter one if you already own it. Kosatka is a compulsory vehicle to start the Cayo Perico heist. Once you enter it, you will be able to start the heist by head to the control center and toggling it by becoming a CEO or MC president.

If you already own a Kosatka and have already started a heist, you will need to either complete the pending heist or cancel it to start afresh in order to get the panther statue. Also, remember that you will only get the panther statue once during this week in GTA Online.

2) Start the scouting mission for the heist and find the panther statue

Scout El Rubio's compound to find the panther statue as the primary target (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

The first task will be for you to head to the Cayo Perico island and scout the place. This can be done by heading to the control tower on the island and hacking into the CCTV network. Once you hack into the network you can cycle through the cameras to the one in the basement, where you will be able to scout the panther statue.

3) Perform the rest of the heist to get the panther statue

Do the rest of the heist and steal the panther statue (Image via Rockstar Games || GTA Wiki)

Once the scouting is done, you can go ahead with the rest of the heist, gathering the entry and escape route intels, gathering the tools required to do the heist, etc.

After you successfully complete the heist, you will not only get a hefty cut because of the panther statue, but you will also get an additional $100,000 and a rare Strickler Hat. Remember, these rewards are only available from November 6 - 12, 2025 in GTA Online.

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Edited by Akshat Kabra