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| The game will be removed on November 17. |
Sony confirms the blockbuster title will exit the Game Catalog on November 17, giving subscribers only weeks to finish their Los Santos adventures before the sequel arrives.
In a move that's sure to disappoint plenty of PlayStation Plus subscribers, Sony has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 5 will be removed from the Game Catalog on November 17, 2026. The timing couldn't be more bittersweet—GTA 6 is scheduled to launch just two days later on November 19.
Sony's Message to Subscribers
According to a report from Notebookcheck, Sony has been sending messages to PlayStation Plus members encouraging them to take a "trip to Los Santos" while they wait for the highly anticipated sequel. However, that same message delivers the bad news: GTA 5 will only remain available to Extra and Premium tier subscribers until November 17.
The news was first spotted by Reddit user Otherwise_Ninja_9699, who shared the notification in the r/PlayStationPlus community. The Reddit thread has since sparked plenty of discussion among subscribers who are frustrated by the timing of the removal.
How PlayStation Plus Rotations Work
For those unfamiliar with how the service operates, Sony refreshes the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog every month. New titles are added, but older games are simultaneously removed to make room for fresh content. This November, GTA 5 finds itself on the chopping block.
If you're currently subscribed to PlayStation Plus Extra or Premium, you still have more than a month to dive into GTA 5 or wrap up any ongoing playthroughs. But once November 17 rolls around, you'll need to purchase the game separately if you want to keep playing.
Why the Timing Stings
The removal comes at an interesting moment. With GTA 6 just days away from launch, many fans were likely hoping to revisit GTA 5 as a warm-up for the new installment. Unfortunately, Sony's licensing agreements mean that won't be an option for much longer.
That said, GTA 5 has been a staple of the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for quite some time, so subscribers have had ample opportunity to experience one of the most iconic open-world games ever made. If you haven't finished the story or explored everything Los Santos has to offer, now's the time to jump back in.
What's Next for Subscribers?
If you're wondering whether GTA 5 might return to PlayStation Plus in the future, it's certainly possible—but don't count on it happening anytime soon. Sony's catalog rotations typically follow licensing deals that can take months or even years to renegotiate.
For now, PlayStation Plus members should mark November 17 on their calendars. After that date, GTA 5 will only be accessible through a separate purchase, whether digital or physical.
This article is based on reporting community discussion on Reddit.
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