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GTA V Joins PlayStation Plus with 9 New Titles

11/13/2025

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PlayStation Plus Expands

Grand Theft Auto V returns to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for PS4 and PS5, joining nine new titles available from November 18, 2025.
The additions include Pacific Drive and Still Wakes the Deep, along with Insurgency: Sandstorm, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, The Talos Principle 2, Monster Jam Showdown, and MotoGP 25.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will gain access to Tomb Raider: Anniversary, an emulated PS2 game.

Summary

GTA Online Free Trial

Rockstar Games announced a free GTA Online trial from November 11 to 18 that lets players access the game without a subscription.
The move responds to criticism over GTA 6's delay and aims to boost interest ahead of an update.
GTA V and GTA Online return to PlayStation Plus on November 18 for Extra and Premium subscribers.
The strategy may revive interest in the aging title as sales slow.

History

Historical Context

Released in September 2013, Grand Theft Auto V quickly became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 185 million copies and breaking multiple sales records. Its innovative three-protagonist structure and expansive open world set new standards in gaming. The game's enduring popularity is evident in its recent reintroduction to PlayStation Plus, reflecting the industry's reliance on established franchises amid evolving gaming trends.

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PlayStation Plus Expands

Grand Theft Auto V returns to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for PS4 and PS5, joining nine new titles available from November 18, 2025.
The additions include Pacific Drive and Still Wakes the Deep, along with Insurgency: Sandstorm, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, The Talos Principle 2, Monster Jam Showdown, and MotoGP 25.
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers will gain access to Tomb Raider: Anniversary, an emulated PS2 game.

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