The short version
- GTA 6 is not on Game Pass or PlayStation Plus.
- No subscription release has been announced for any date.
- The game is sold at $79.99 and $99.99, with no subscription tier.
- Take-Two's stated position is that its biggest releases are premium products.
The interesting part is why, because it is not a close call for Rockstar.
A subscription trades revenue per copy for reach, and this is the one game in the industry that does not need reach. The same economics explain why GTA 6 is not free anywhere else either.
Why a day-one subscription release is implausible
Subscriptions work by trading revenue per copy for reach. GTA 6 does not need reach.
Demand is the argument
This is a game an entire industry rescheduled around, as our cultural impact piece covers.
Putting it in a subscription would convert guaranteed full-price sales into subscription months.
Take-Two's stated position
The company has consistently described its biggest releases as premium products sold at full price.
It is also the publisher that moved the industry to $79.99, which our price analysis covers.
What is and is not available
There is no subscription route to this game at launch.
| Route | Status |
|---|---|
| Xbox Game Pass | Not available, not announced |
| PlayStation Plus | Not available, not announced |
| GTA+ | Exists, but for GTA Online, not GTA 6 |
| Buying it outright | The only route |
GTA+ is the confusing one
A month of GTA+ ships with digital pre-orders, which makes people think it is a route into GTA 6.
It is not. Our GTA+ page sets out exactly what it covers.
Frequently asked questions
Is GTA 6 on Game Pass?
No. GTA 6 is not on Xbox Game Pass and no subscription release has been announced.
Is GTA 6 on PS Plus?
No. It is not included with any PlayStation Plus tier, and no subscription release has been announced.
Does GTA+ include GTA 6?
No. GTA+ is a membership for existing Grand Theft Auto services. A month is bundled with digital pre-orders, but it does not grant GTA 6.
How much does GTA 6 cost?
$79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition.
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