Summary
- GTA 5 is returning to Xbox Game Pass on April 15.
- The title will also be available on PC Game Pass for the first time.
- Although the game is still incredibly popular, players are eager to learn more about Grand Theft Auto 6, which is still expected to launch in 2025.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is officially coming back to Xbox Game Pass, and subscribers will once again be able to hit the streets of Rockstar’s richly open-world sandbox known as Los Santos on April 15. However, Grand Theft Auto 5 will also be made available for the first time on PC Game Pass, giving even more players a chance to hop in and complete heists with Trevor, Michael, and Franklin, or simply cause chaos in the game’s online mode.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is nearing its 12th full year of development, an incredible achievement for both the game itself and Rockstar’s legendary Grand Theft Auto franchise as a whole. GTA 5 marked a huge turning point for both Rockstar and the open-world genre, with the studio continuing to deliver gameplay enhancements and content updates over the last decade and change. However, with Grand Theft Auto 6 on the way, 2025 could likely be the last year for GTA 5 content, with Xbox Game Pass subscribers soon to get a chance to explore the streets of Los Santos either for the first time or the millionth.
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Following rumors that GTA 5 would return to Game Pass, Xbox has confirmed that the title is, in fact, coming back to the subscription service. The open-world title briefly appeared on Game Pass in 2024 before disappearing, but it will come back on April 15. Xbox also confirmed that GTA 5 will be available on PC Game Pass as well, a first for the title. The PC version will be the latest version of the game, meaning PC players will have access to fresh content like Hao’s Special Works, new vehicles, and mods. The arrival of GTA 5 on Game Pass falls in line with the game’s newest update, Oscar Guzman Flies Again.
Grand Theft Auto 5 Returns to Xbox Game Pass
How long GTA 5 will remain on Game Pass is anyone’s guess, though the last time the title came to the service, it was available for a considerable amount of time. Both GTA 5‘s story and online components offer dozens upon dozens of hours of enjoyment, with Rockstar continuing to release new content for the latter. Players have the ability to open their own business in GTA Online, make connections, and essentially take over as the crime boss of Los Santos. Oscar Guzman Flies Again is the latest addition to GTA Online, tasking players with taking control of the McKenzie Field Hanger.
While Grand Theft Auto 5 remains an incredibly popular game, all eyes and ears are pointed toward Rockstar in anticipation of Grand Theft Auto 6. Officially teased in December 2023, fans have eagerly awaited a second trailer for GTA 6 to no avail, though Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive have stated they are seeking a 2025 release. The exact date is still unknown, as is the whereabouts of the second trailer, but it’s fair to say hype is through the roof for what will likely be one of the biggest releases in video gaming history.
- Released
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September 17, 2013
- ESRB
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M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
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Rockstar North