Xbox Game Pass Report Suggests An April Addition That's Essential Preparation For GTA 6
Xbox Game Passis seemingly trying to prepare subscribers for the imminent launch of Grand Theft Auto 6 with the service's latest rumored addition. While Microsoft's platform is known for including some of the latest games on the market, it occasionally looks to the past to provide users with some modern classics. With all the hype surrounding GTA 6 dropping in late 2025, it stands to reason that Xbox Game Pass would want to capitalize on the excitement by offering players something to keep them busy until Rockstar's next major game.
According to insider videotechuk_ on X (formerly Twitter), Xbox Game Pass is adding Grand Theft Auto 5 to its catalogue in April. While the monolithic open-world game has been available on the service before, this will be the first time it's accessible through PC Game Pass. As with all rumors, it's recommended that fans wait for confirmation from Microsoft or Rockstar, but given that there's already a precedent for its addition to the service, it stands to reason that the publishers could once again collaborate.
If Ever There Was A Time To Replay GTA 5, It's Now
Just To Appreciate GTA 6 More
It remains to be seen whether GTA 6 has any kind of connection to GTA 5, but even if the new release doesn't feature any familiar characters, replaying its predecessor should help set the stage. Grand Theft Auto 6 is already being hailed as one of the most technically advanced games ever made, boasting a level of detail that's never been seen before. With that in mind, it could be fun to revisit GTA 5 to better appreciate the upgrade.
With that being said, Grand Theft Auto 5 is still a marvel of open-world design that deserves respect on its own. It's difficult to imagine anyone who hasn't at least tried Rockstar's seminal game, but its release on Game Pass is a great opportunity for people who may have missed it over the last decade. Its sprawling story and memorable characters make for an exciting adventure that's only surpassed by the sheer chaos players can unleash in the online mode.
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The Timing For GTA 5 On Game Pass Makes Sense
Xbox Is Riding The Hype Train
I have to imagine that the timing surrounding GTA 5's addition to Xbox Game Pass isn't an accident: Xbox definitely wants to embrace the excitement building around Grand Theft Auto 6. Fans are still anticipating a release date reveal for Rockstar's next game, so Microsoft is likely looking to provide subscribers with a way to shorten the wait. I'm sure there'll be a massive spike in GTA 5 players if it does land on Game Pass in the next few weeks.
Source: videotechuk_/X
Grand Theft Auto 5
- Released
- September 17, 2013
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Mature Humor, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
