Grand Theft Auto 5 could be leaving Xbox Game Pass soon, marking the end of its nth tour on Microsoft’s supposedly profitable video game subscription service.
Neither Rockstar nor Microsoft have confirmed that GTA 5 is leaving Game Pass, but several users are reporting they’ve received a notification on the Game Pass app on their phones that it’s leaving on December 31. However, GTA 5 doesn’t appear in the “Leaving soon” section of the said app.
The aforementioned section is where Microsoft puts the games that will exit the Game Pass library within two weeks.
GTA 5 is currently discounted to $19.99 (it’s normally sold for $39.99) on Xbox Series S/X. So, in case the second-best-selling video game ever leaves Game Pass, now is the best time to get a copy. You can always continue your progress even after it has left the Game Pass if you get a permanent copy. Of course, you can always wait for when GTA 5 comes back to Game Pass again.
GTA 5 often comes and goes from Game Pass, presumably because it’s probably too expensive for Microsoft to make it a permanent fixture. This time, GTA 5 arrived in July. This means that it will have stuck around for a little over five months before it rides off into the non-subscription sunset.
While GTA 5 initially launched as a single-player game (and it still is), its enduring popularity is largely owned to Grand Theft Auto Online.
The single-player exclusive story mode sees a continuation with the sprawling multiplayer component, which continues to receive updates from Rockstar on a consistent basis. The arrival of the Xbox Series S/X (and PS5) native versions of GTA 5 only added to the longevity of the now-decade-old game.
Looking further ahead, GTA fans have plenty to look forward to following the release of the official Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer. The upcoming game, which won’t be available on PCs when it initially comes out in 2025, continues to dominate headlines and set new records.
Fans continue to spend hours dissecting every detailof the GTA 6 trailer and the associated artwork so far, coming up with an exhaustive list of references and even “proof” that they’ve found part of the official map.
As always, GTA is drawing controversy, with one of the individuals seemingly referenced in the GTA 6 trailer threatening to sue Rockstar for millions of dollars.
