Grand Theft Auto 5 Next Gen Upgrade Finally Free for Existing Owners
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Rockstar Games has confirmed that players who own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PS4 or Xbox One can claim a free upgrade to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions starting June 18.
Rockstar Games is finally giving long-time players a break on hardware upgrades. According to reporting by Game Rant, players who currently own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to claim a free digital download of the current-generation version starting June 18. This update brings the Expanded and Enhanced version of the game to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S hardware without the usual fee that has remained in place since the upgrade launched in 2022.
Since its original launch way back in the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era, GTA 5 has spanned three generations of consoles, largely driven by the enduring popularity of Grand Theft Auto Online. While the newer console versions delivered welcome technical improvements, steady framerates, and visual enhancements, charging players again for a title they already owned always felt like a tough pill to swallow. Offering this upgrade path for free is a welcome shift that respects the loyalty of players who have kept Los Santos active for over a decade.
As the industry inches closer to the next massive chapter in the franchise, removing financial barriers for current-generation players makes plenty of sense for community cohesion. Keeping the active player base unified on modern hardware helps maintain momentum for online events and creator content. You can read the original reporting over at Game Rant.
Tags: GTA 5, Rockstar Games, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant