Once again, the release of GTA 6 backs up. And this time, it is November 19, 2026 that we will have to mark as a milestone to discover the long-awaited sequel to the Rockstar juggernaut. But to ease the disappointment, another event is looming: the return of GTA 5 in the PS Plus Extra subscriptionfrom the end of November 2025according to a credible leak relayed by Dealabs.
The information is not yet confirmed by PlayStation, but the source is reputable. And the perfect timing This rumor, which came only a few hours after Rockstar’s announcement, is intriguing. So, simple coincidence or well-oiled strategy?
A return in the form of tradition… and diversion?
According to information published by Dealabs, GTA 5 could re-enter the PS Plus Extra catalog THE Tuesday November 18a few days before Sony’s official monthly announcement. For the record, PlayStation generally reveals its new features Extra and Premium the previous weekfor deployment the third Tuesday of the month.
This wouldn’t be a first: GTA 5 has already been added to the subscription in December 2023Then in November 2024but never for very long. Each time, the title remained approximately six months in the catalog before disappearing. And this year would only extend this discreet annual traditionas the holidays approach.
With more than 220 million copies sold since 2013, GTA 5 no longer has much to prove. However, its punctual return on PS Plus meets a double objective: to offer easy access to those who have never tested it, and to keep the GTA universe in the minds of players, while waiting for the next generation.
What this changes for PS Plus subscribers
If the rumor is confirmed, GTA 5 would be accessible to PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers at no additional costfrom November 18. This would most likely be the PS5 version of the game, with its visual and technical improvements, already offered in previous editions.
But be careful: the game would only remain available for a limited timeprobably until May 2026. Which initially corresponded to the estimated release window of GTA 6. A coincidence? Not necessarily. Some observers see it as a anticipated maneuver from Rockstar, who reportedly planned to leave GTA 5 in circulation until the launch of its successor.
For players, this is good news: those who do not yet own the game or wish to play it again without purchasing a physical or digital copy will be able to do so. free for several monthsprovided you have an active subscription.
An implicit response to fans’ frustration?
Adding GTA 5 to PS Plus is not presented as an official consolation prize. Sony has not yet communicated on this possibility, and neither has Rockstar. But the effect is there: while social networks still react to GTA 6 postponementthe simple prospect of seeing Trevor, Michael and Franklin in action again already calms part of the community.
Now we just have to wait Sony’s official announcementplanned around November 13 or 14to validate the information. If it is confirmed, subscribers will be able to download the game from November 18just in time for the long autumn evenings.