Summary
- Grand Theft Auto 5 may return to Xbox Game Pass in 2025, following hints of PC support from Rockstar Games.
- An update to the Rockstar launcher added support for PC Game Pass, suggesting the game may come back to the service on both consoles and PC.
- GTA 5 returning to Game Pass would be timely, with GTA 6 slated to launch later in 2025.
A new rumor indicates Grand Theft Auto 5 may be coming back to Xbox Game Pass. Rockstar's now-legendary open world game was made available on Microsoft's monthly-subscription service during part of 2024, but has since vanished, leaving those hopeful to check out what GTA 5 has to offer hanging. However, Rockstar has reportedly been tinkering with the Grand Theft Auto 5 launcher, with fans now speculating the game may be returning to the service in 2025.
Few games have become quite as synonymous with the video game industry quite like Grand Theft Auto 5, which is now entering its 12th year of support. Designed to be the continuation of Rockstar's infamous GTA franchise, GTA 5 was all that and more, transporting players into a fictionalized version of Los Angeles complete with activities to enjoy, businesses to buy, and, of course, cars to rob. However, as time has gone on, Rockstar has expanded the GTA 5 experience in numerous ways, both inside and out, with the studio making the game free for those with a valid Xbox Game Pass membership last year. This was eventually rolled back, but new rumors suggest subscribers should keep an eye out in 2025.
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According to frequent Grand Theft Auto reporter TezFunz2 on Twitter, Rockstar is gearing up for GTA 5's return to Xbox Game Pass. Specifically, support for PC Game Pass has been added to the Rockstar Games Launcher, suggesting Rockstar is preparing to bring GTA 5 to the service both on consoles and PC. Xbox Game Pass works similarly to other subscription services, granting users access to a wide variety of rotating titles. While made up of a lot of indie games and other titles, more and more AAA games have arrived on Xbox Game Pass in recent months, with GTA 5 being one of the most popular offerings to hit the service.
Rockstar Possibly Bringing GTA 5 Back to Xbox Game Pass
This would mark the first time the game would receive support on the Xbox PC app, which seems fitting considering the PC version of GTA 5 just received a massive update bringing it up to speed with consoles. While no information or dates have been confirmed or even announced at this point, it certainly makes sense for GTA 5 to be made available for Xbox Game Pass PC users, with 2025 being an especially exciting year for Rockstar.
While Grand Theft Auto 5 news is always interesting, all eyes and ears are pointed at Rockstar as hype continues to build for Grand Theft Auto 6. Destined to go down as one of the biggest moments in video game history, GTA 6 will likely break all kinds of records, both for the industry and Rockstar. Fans got their first look at the game in December 2023, with speculation now running wild as to when the next GTA 6 trailer will drop.
Grand Theft Auto 5
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 92 /100 Critics Rec: 92%
- Released
- September 17, 2013
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
- Developer(s)
- Rockstar North
- Publisher(s)
- Rockstar Games
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Action
