In April 2026, Grand Theft Auto V is playable without paying more for millions of players subscribed to the PlayStation Plus Extra or at PlayStation Plus Premiumas well as Xbox Game Pass. The blockbuster of Rockstar Games remains normally sold at full price, but for a few weeks it joins the closely watched club of “big games” included in subscriptions.
Released in 2013, GTA 5 remains a safe bet while attention is already turning to GTA 6, expected on November 19, 2026. For French players on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC, April 2026 is a very short window to launch Los Santos for free, finish the story or get back to GTA Online. Here’s what exactly changes, and how to get the game back in time.
GTA 5 free in April 2026: who is entitled to it and until when?
Side PlayStation, GTA 5 joined the catalog PlayStation Plus Extra And Premium on November 18, 2025 on PS4 And PS5with a mention “available until April 2026”. As long as the game appears in the catalog and your subscription is active, you can download it at no extra cost and play it solo as much as you want.
On Xbox and PC, Grand Theft Auto V made his return to the Xbox Game PassTHE PC Game Pass and the Game Pass Ultimate on April 15, 2025, with withdrawal scheduled for April 15, 2026. Subscribers therefore only have until this date to launch the game via the service, with the added bonus of at least 20% reduction if they decide to purchase it permanently.
How to download GTA 5 for free before the PS Plus and Game Pass offer ends?
On PS5 Or PS4open the tab PlayStation Plusgo to “Game catalog”, search GTA 5add it to your library then start downloading. The file exceeds 90 GB depending on the version, so plan to make room on your SSD before starting the installation to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Side Game Passwhether on Xbox Series, Xbox One or PC, the easiest way is to open the Game Pass application, type “Grand Theft Auto V” in the search then click on “Install”. Important reminder: “free” here means “included in your subscription”; if the game leaves the catalog or if you let the subscription expire, a padlock will block the launch.
GTA Online in April 2026: why take advantage of free GTA 5 before the arrival of GTA 6?
Once GTA 5 installed, solo does not require any extra, but access to GTA Online still requires an active console subscription (PS Plus Or Game Pass Core/Ultimate). In return, online mode remains very alive in 2026, driven by temporary events such as current events Neighborhood Watchfocused on police missions, new vehicles and boosted earnings in GTA$ and RP.
With GTA 6 expected at the end of 2026, the offer GTA 5 free April 2026 looks like one of the last chances to experience Los Santos without paying full price. Between the cult single player campaign and a GTA Online still very generous, the most reasonable thing is to start the download right away, before the game disappears from the PS Plus and of Game Pass.