Grand Theft Auto V climbed significantly up PlayStation's download charts in June 2025, reaching second place in the US/Canada PS5 charts and third in Europe. This was a noticeable jump from its previous fifth and fourth place positions, respectively.
The surge directly correlates with GTA Online's Money Fronts update, which launched on June 17. The update introduced San Andreas' biggest money laundering operation, allowing players to acquire three new businesses: Hands On Car Wash in Strawberry, Higgins Helitours, and Smoke on the Water Prescription Cannabis.
Sony amplified this momentum by temporarily removing the PlayStation Plus requirement for GTA Online from June 18 for two weeks. This strategic move allowed all PlayStation users to access the online experience without an active membership, opening the game to players who had been subscription-blocked.
