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GTA Online Is Free on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S This Week, No Subscription Needed

The weeklong promotion drops platform paywalls to spotlight next‑gen upgrades for newcomers.

Overview

  • Rockstar says GTA Online is free to play now through November 17 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S without PS Plus or Game Pass Essential.
  • The offer applies only to the online mode rather than the full Grand Theft Auto V package, with downloads available via the PlayStation and Xbox storefronts.
  • Xbox highlights enhanced visuals with graphics modes up to 4K and 60fps, HDR and ray tracing, plus faster loading and spatial audio.
  • New players can use the Career Builder with GTA$4,000,000 to start a business and unlock Hao’s Special Works for exclusive vehicle upgrades and events.
  • Xbox supports a one-time migration of GTAV Story Mode progress and GTA Online characters to Series X|S, and multiple outlets frame the giveaway as a goodwill move after the reported GTA VI delay and staff protests.