GTA 5 Set to Make Triumphant Return to Xbox Game Pass This Month

With over 210 million copies sold worldwide, GTA 5 stands as one of the most successful video games of all time. Bringing it to multiple subscription services puts the Grand Theft Auto franchise in front of as many eyes possible. For those unfamiliar with Game Pass, it's important to note that games typically rotate in and out of the service.

While most titles remain available for at least a year, Rockstar Games has historically marched to the beat of its own drum when it comes to subscription services. GTA 5 had had shorter stints on the Xbox Game Pass in the past, usually lasting between 3-6 months. However, given the proximity to GTA 6's release, this time could be different.

If anything, GTA 5's re-release on various video game subscription platforms could be part of Take-Two Interactive's marketing efforts for this fiscal year, which it has dedicated a hefty sum for its upcoming slate of titles. GTA 6 aside, now is the best time to play GTA 5 on PC. The release of Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced brings the PC version a notch above Grand Theft Auto V Expanded and Enhanced. The free upgrade added new vehicles, ray tracing support, and improved upscaling technologies like DLSS 3 and FSR 1/3, giving players a glimpse of what GTA 6 could potentially look like.

While an official announcement from Rockstar or Microsoft is still pending, it all feels like only a matter of time. Now the ball is in PlayStation's court to bring GTA V back to PlayStation Plus. Perhaps this will be announced at the rumored collaboration event between PlayStation and Rockstar? We'll have to wait and see.