GTA V may soon make its debut on Xbox’s PC Game Pass subscription, a development that has generated considerable excitement among gamers. This iconic title, which ranks as the second best-selling game of all time, has enjoyed multiple stints on Xbox Game Pass, with its latest availability running from July 2023 to January 2024. However, it has yet to be offered to PC gamers subscribed to Game Pass.
Insights into this potential addition have emerged from a well-respected insider in the Rockstar community, known as Tez2. According to Tez2, Rockstar Games is actively preparing GTA V for compatibility with PC Game Pass, signaling a readiness for its eventual inclusion in the service.
Rockstar Games is preparing #GTAV to be playable via Xbox’s PC Game Pass for future availability
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How will it work?
Following Tez2’s announcement on Twitter, many fans have sought clarification on how this integration will function. Tez2 elaborated that players will be able to launch GTA V through the Xbox App on their PCs, similar to the process for other titles available on PC Game Pass. From there, the game will utilize the Rockstar Games Launcher for access.
This method mirrors the way EA titles operate for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, who launch games through the Xbox App before transitioning to the EA App.
Should GTA V become available on PC Game Pass, it will feature the PC version of the game along with GTA Online, rather than the Xbox variant. Consequently, players will miss out on exclusive features available on Xbox Series X|S, and lobbies will be restricted to PC users only.
How long could it last in Game Pass?
Historically, titles like GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 have remained on Xbox Game Pass for approximately six months before taking a hiatus of about a year. If GTA V does indeed join PC Game Pass, it would be reasonable to anticipate a similar six-month tenure within the service.
Xbox leak revealed they wondered about PC Game Pass GTA V
Last year, a significant document leak during the legal proceedings surrounding Xbox’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard shed light on the financial implications of including GTA V in Xbox Game Pass. The leaked documents indicated that Take-Two’s expected fee for the title could range from to million per month. Given its typical six-month inclusion, this translates to an estimated cost of to million for each cycle.
The leak also contained a “wildcard” section that speculated on the possibility of introducing GTA V to PC Game Pass in the future. While PC Game Pass has experienced notable growth, it still lacks robust user numbers. The addition of GTA V could potentially bolster its appeal.
Additionally, the document referenced Red Dead Redemption 2, hinting at the possibility of a similar approach for that title, albeit with some uncertainty regarding its availability on PC. The wildcard section suggested a cautious outlook on PC, noting, “Doubtful on PC…or, handle via account linking?” This indicates that Xbox may be revisiting requests that have gained traction over the years. If GTA V proves successful on PC Game Pass, there may be a pathway for Red Dead Redemption 2 to follow suit.
As of now, the timeline for GTA V’s arrival on PC Game Pass or its return to Xbox Game Pass and Cloud Streaming remains unclear. Any announcements from Xbox will be promptly reported by RockstarINTEL.
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