Gta 5 exits xbox game pass as gta 6 marketing escalates

Microsoft has confirmed the departure of Grand Theft Auto V from Xbox Game Pass, with the title set to exit the subscription service on April 15, 2026. The Rockstar game, available through both its Enhanced and Legacy versions, had rejoined Game Pass just a year prior, on April 15, 2025. Its 12-month tenure suggests a short-term licensing agreement between Microsoft and Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games.

Gta 5's exit coincides with gta 6 marketing push

As GTA 5 departs, anticipation builds for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI, with Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick indicating a summer marketing campaign will kick off ahead of the game's November 19, 2026 release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. While a PC version has yet to be announced, some speculate Rockstar may charge up to $100 for the highly-anticipated title.