Grand Theft Auto 5 is being removed from PlayStation Plus before Grand Theft Auto VI launches. Players have just over a month to access the game through the subscription service before it disappears.
Rockstar Games has not publicly announced specific reasons for the removal timing. The decision comes as GTA VI enters its final months before release, with the sequel launching in fall 2025 according to previous developer announcements.
GTA 5 has maintained a prominent position on PlayStation Plus since its inclusion on the service. The game continues to generate revenue through GTA Online, its multiplayer component, which operates independently from the single-player campaign. Players with active PlayStation Plus subscriptions who wish to retain access to GTA 5 must claim it before the delisting occurs.
The removal aligns with a broader pattern of games rotating off subscription services as publishers manage licensing agreements and platform strategies. PlayStation Plus members can still purchase GTA 5 separately after it leaves the subscription catalog. The timing raises questions about Rockstar's strategy for promoting GTA VI, though the publisher has not detailed whether removing its predecessor relates to the new title's launch push.
GTA 5 originally released in 2013 and has remained one of the most successful entertainment products ever released. GTA Online launched alongside the console versions and has received continuous updates across multiple hardware generations. The upcoming GTA VI has generated significant anticipation across the gaming industry following years of fan speculation.