Grand Theft Auto 5 Officially Announced for Xbox Game Pass

GTA 5 is making a grand return to Xbox Game Pass on April 15. For the first time ever, PC gamers subscribed to Game Pass can dive into the bustling streets of Los Santos. This means a fresh crowd is set to join Trevor, Michael, and Franklin for mischievous heists or to simply stir up some mayhem in GTA Online.

Clocking in at nearly 12 years since its debut, GTA 5 remains a juggernaut in the gaming world and has genuinely revolutionized open-world gameplay. Rockstar Games has seen the franchise evolve significantly since inception—even continually adding updates and new content to keep things fresh. Yet, as the anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 heats up, many suspect that 2025 might mark the twilight of GTA 5 content. For those with Xbox Game Pass, whether you’re new or revisiting old haunts, Los Santos is ready for another round of adventure.

Despite its absence from Xbox Game Pass since 2024, GTA 5 is making a well-timed comeback. Xbox confirmed its return beginning April 15, alongside its introduction on PC Game Pass. What’s exciting for PC users is that they’ll experience the game’s latest edition, complete with newly launched features like Hao’s Special Works, new vehicles, and mods. This coincides with the game’s recent update, titled Oscar Guzman Flies Again.

How long GTA 5 will stick around on Game Pass remains a mystery, but in its previous run, it stayed for a considerable stretch. Together, the main story and online modes offer countless hours of entertainment, bolstered by Rockstar’s dedication to rolling out regular updates for GTA Online. In current news, players can step into the shady world of Los Santos businesses or take control of the McKenzie Field Hangar, courtesy of the latest Oscar Guzman Flies Again update.

As enthralling as GTA 5 is, the buzz right now is all about Grand Theft Auto 6. Teased back in December 2023, fans are eagerly hanging on for any snippet—a second trailer perhaps?—as the game gears toward a projected 2025 release. The exact date remains under wraps, but expectations are sky-high for what is shaping up to be a monumental moment in video game history.