Is GTA 5 Online free on PS5

Rockstar has revealed the pricing for GTA 5 and GTA Online on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. We now know for sure that the games won't be offered as free upgrades to existing owners, but they will be at least 50% off on all new-gen platforms for the first three months of launch.

Ahead of pre-loading starting today, the pricing for all the new versions of GTA 5 and GTA Online is now live on the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store, and confirms that there will be no free upgrades available for those who bought the games on previous console generations.

However, there are significant discounts on all platforms within the first three months of release. You can see the pricing for all the new versions of GTA 5 and GTA Online below:

PS5 - GTA 5 and GTA Online Pricing and Discounts

GTA 5 for PS5 will be 75% off for the first three months of launch, priced at $9.99 USD / £8.75 / $14.99 AUD. After three months, the game will cost $39.99 / £34.99 / $59.95 AUD. This version of the game includes the single player story mode, and GTA Online.

The standalone version of GTA Online for PS5 is completely free for the first three months of release on PS5. After the first three months, the standalone game will cost $19.99 USD / £17.99 / $30.95 AUD.

Xbox Series X/S - GTA 5 and GTA Online Pricing and Discounts

GTA 5 for Xbox Series X/S will be 50% off for the first three months of launch, priced at $19.99 USD / £17.49 / $29.97 AUD. After three months, the game will cost $39.99 / £34.99 / $59.95 AUD. This version of the game includes the single player story mode, and GTA Online.

Xbox versions of GTA Online will not be free at launch, but are on sale for three months at $9.99 USD / £8.99 / $15.47 AUD. After the first three months, the standalone game will cost $19.99 USD / £17.99 / $30.95 AUD.

GTA 5 and GTA Online - PS5 and Xbox Series X/S Screenshots

Both GTA 5 and GTA Online will launch for new-gen consoles on March 15, and will include a number of improvements and new features – including three different graphics modes, "high-end PC visuals", increased population and traffic variety, and additions to GTA Online. You can also transfer your existing story progress and GTA Online character to the new versions.

Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online are both immensely popular while also being nearly 10 years old. And while Rockstar confirmed it is working on the new Grand Theft Auto 6, until then Los Santos will still be open for business.

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Is GTA 5 Online free on PS5

PlayStation 5 owners, it's worth remembering you have until Tuesday 14th June to grab a free copy of Grand Theft Auto Online from the PlayStation Store.

The remaster of both Grand Theft Auto 5 and Online was first announced back in 2020 during the reveal of the PlayStation 5.

The remaster features an upgraded 4K gameplay at 60FPS, HDR lighting, ray-tracing and faster loading times.

There's also some PS5-specific features like support for Tempest 3D Audio, adaptive triggers and haptive feedback through the DualSense controller.

Note that you are only able to redeem this offer via the PS5 console store - so there's no claiming it now via PC if you don't have a PS5 - and you will also need PS Plus to play online.

On the upside, you are able to migrate your existing PS4 character if you have one.

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Is GTA 5 Online free on PS5

Is GTA 5 online free today?

However, GTA Online is not a free to play game. Generally speaking, you need to buy either Grand Theft Auto 5, or the newly available standalone and cheaper GTA Online on its own in order to get access.

Can we play GTA Online in PS5?

If you're playing GTA Online on PS5 and you're using the PS4 version of the game, you can play together. However, if you've downloaded the new next-gen version of GTA Online, you can only play with players who are also using the next-gen version of the game.

How much does GTA Online cost on PS5?

After June, the GTA V and GTA Online bundle will be $40 on PS5, while the standalone GTA Online edition will cost $20.