Rockstar Games announces that players of Grand Theft Auto V on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions for free. The upgrade applies to eligible owners of the older-generation versions, allowing them to move to current-generation releases without an additional purchase. Multiple outlets report the announcement as a surprise offer that reduces the cost of switching platforms while players await future releases.
Reports also connect the timing of the promotion to upcoming content for GTA Online. One outlet says the offer coincides with the rollout of a new GTA Online update titled “The Kortz Center Heist,” which is described as a July launch bringing new heist opportunities and related in-game events. Another outlet frames the move as Rockstar supporting ongoing GTA 5 and GTA Online engagement as expectations build for what comes next.
While the core announcement focuses on platform eligibility and free access to the newer versions, outlets do not provide further details in the shared excerpts about exact eligibility requirements or implementation steps beyond indicating that the upgrade is available for qualifying last-gen owners.
