Do I Need To Buy GTA 5 Again For PS5? If you’re a fan of the Grand Theft Auto series, you might be wondering if you need to purchase GTA 5 again in order to play it on the new PlayStation 5 console. The answer is: maybe. Here’s what you need to know.
Yes, GTA 5 will be playable on PS5
Yes, GTA 5 will be playable on PS5. The PS5 is backward compatible with the PS4, so you can continue playing your existing digital and physical games on your new console. However, if you want to take advantage of the PS5’s improved performance and features, you’ll need to buy the game again. The good news is that GTA 5 will be available at a discounted price for PlayStation Plus members.
No, you will not need to rebuy the game
PlayStation 5 is not backwards compatible with PS3, so if you want to play GTA 5 on your new console, you will need to purchase the game again. However, PS5 is backwards compatible with PS4, so if you already own GTA 5 on PS4, you will be able to transfer your existing game and progress to your new console.
How to get a free upgrade for GTA 5 on PS5
If you’re a PS4 owner, you can upgrade to the PS5 version of GTA 5 for free. Here’s how:
If you own a physical copy of GTA 5 on PS4, you’ll need to insert it into your PS5 console to begin the process. Once the game is inserted, you’ll be prompted to start the installation.
Once the installation is complete, you’ll be able to access GTA 5 from your PS5 home screen. If you own a digital copy of GTA 5 on PS4, you can redeem your upgrade by following these steps:
Visit the PlayStation Store and sign in with your Sony account. Select “Account” from the top menu and then select “Redeem Codes.” Enter your 12-digit code and select “Continue.” The download will begin automatically.
Once the download is complete, you can access GTA 5 from your PS5 home screen.
What to expect from GTA 5 on PS5
If you’re planning on picking up a PS5 when it launches this holiday season, you may be wondering if you need to buy GTA 5 again. The good news is that you won’t need to repurchase the game, as it will be available as a free upgrade for those who already own it on PS4.
However, there are some things to keep in mind when upgrading from GTA 5 on PS4 to PS5. First and foremost, the next-gen version of the game will feature significantly improved visuals and performance, so if you’re looking for the best possible experience, you’ll want to upgrade. Additionally, the PS5 version of GTA 5 will include all of the DLC that has been released for the game thus far, so you won’t be missing out on anything by upgrading.
Of course, whether or not you upgrade to GTA 5 on PS5 is entirely up to you – if you’re happy with the way the game looks and runs on PS4, there’s no need to spend extra money on a new console just for a slightly better experience. However, if you’re looking to get the most out of your next-gen console, GTA 5 on PS5 is definitely worth checking out.
Buying GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X
The pricing structures for GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X is way more complicated than it needs to be. Whether you’re upgrading GTA 5 from last-gen to current-gen systems, or looking to purchase GTA Online as a standalone game, there’s a couple of things you need to be aware of before the GTA 5 expanded and enhanced edition release date of March 15. As it turns out, there is no free upgrade and a pretty massive difference in the price across PS5 and Xbox Series X, with each system enjoying its own limited-time discount window too.
Much of the confusion stems from an agreement that was put in place for GTA Online on PS5. Announced during the PS5 Future of Gaming event in June 2020, Sony revealed that GTA Online would be free for PS5 owners for the first three months and, as an added bonus, PlayStation Plus subscribers could even claim a complimentary bundle of in-game cash to spend. It’s a move that spoke to PlayStation’s long-standing relationship with the Grand Theft Auto series, and with it, the multi-tiered pricing structure you see today was likely born.
Say what you will about GTA 5 creeping into yet another console generation, but it’s one hell of a way to bridge the gap to GTA 6. After all, Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the biggest video games of all time. In November, developer Rockstar Games announced that the Grand Theft Auto series – from the original top-down game in 1997, through to its fifth main series entry that first launched in 2013 – has accrued 355 million sales total; with GTA 5 itself accounting for almost half of that number. At ground level, none of this means much to individual players – but it is the reason we’re welcoming the enduring crime simulator (and its online offshoot, GTA Online) to its third console cycle this week. Which is pretty amazing.
The PS4 and Xbox One versions of the game are still playable on current-gen hardware, but I must admit, despite having played GTA 5 and GTA Online to death over the last eight years, I am nevertheless looking forward to visuals in shiny 4K resolution, frame rates of up to 60fps, ray-tracing, and, a big one for me, shorter loading times. Before we set off for another city break in Los Santos, though, let’s first make sense of GTA 5’s complicated pricing across PS5 and Xbox Series X.
GTA 5 on PS5
GTA 5 PS5
GTA 5 on PS5 can now be purchased on the PlayStation Store and is available for preload. The game will cost $9.99 / £8.75 at launch on March 15 through to June 14, with a 75% discount on its RRP. After June 14, GTA 5 on PS5 will then cost $39.99 / £34.99.
Storage-wise, it’s a biggy – with 86.84 GB of free storage space required. It’s worth noting that GTA 5 comes with GTA Online as standard, and that you should look out for the PS5 logo at the bottom of the GTA 5 thumbnail on the PlayStation Store. If you can only see the PS4 version, open the thumbnail, hit the three dots next to ‘Wishlist’ (“…”), and select the PS5 version of the game.
GTA Online PS5
Until now, GTA Online has always been accessed via GTA 5’s main menu, but will now also be available as a standalone game. Like its story mode stablemate, GTA Online on PS5 can be purchased on the PlayStation Store and is also available for preload. At launch on March 15, GTA Online will be free on PS5 until June 14, whereafter it’ll cost $19.99 / £17.45 standalone.
Moreover, PlayStation Plus subscribers can get a one-off complimentary payment of GTA$1 million in-game virtual currency for GTA Online by signing in at least once between March 15 and June 14, 2022.
Crystal clear? Here’s a no-frills GTA 5 pricing breakdown for PlayStation owners:
GTA PS5, until June 14:
- GTA Online: Free
- GTA Online and Story Mode: $9.99 / £8.75
GTA PS5, after June 14:
- GTA Online $19.99 / £17.45
- GTA Online and Story Mode: $39.99 / $34.99
GTA 5 on Xbox Series X
GTA 5 Xbox Series X
GTA 5 on Xbox Series X can now be purchased on the Xbox store and is available for preload. The game will cost $19.99 / £17.49 at launch on March 15 through to June 14, with a 50% discount on its RRP. After June 14, GTA 5 on Xbox Series X will then cost $39.99 / £34.99.
GTA Online Xbox Series X
GTA Online on Xbox Series can be purchased on the Xbox Games Store and is also available for preload. At launch on March 15, GTA Online will cost $9.99 / £8.99 until June 14, whereafter it’ll cost $19.99 / £17.45 standalone.
Here’s a no-frills GTA 5 pricing breakdown for Xbox owners:
Xbox Series X, until 14th June:
- GTA Online: $9.99 / $8.99
- GTA Online and Story Mode: $19.99 / £17.49
Xbox Series X, after 14th June:
- GTA Online: $19.99 / £17.45
- GTA Online and Story Mode: $39.99 / £34.99
Conclusion
No, you do not need to buy GTA 5 again for PS5. The game will be available for free to all PS4 owners on the PS5.
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