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🎮Rockstar Games Offers Free GTA V Upgrade to Next-Gen Consoles

GTA V Players Get a $39.99 Break on Upgrades

TL;DR

Starting June 18th, Rockstar Games will allow players to upgrade older versions of Grand Theft Auto V to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at no additional cost. This move saves players $39.99 compared to buying a new copy.

Rockstar Games is giving players with any version of GTA V on PS4 or digital Xbox One a free upgrade to the current-gen versions for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, starting June 18th. This update saves gamers $39.99 compared to buying a new copy outright. The move also aligns with an upcoming GTA Online update adding heists at the Kortz Center in July. With GTA VI set for November 19th release and no pricing info yet, other developers are adjusting their schedules to avoid clashing.

Rockstar Games Offers Free GTA V Upgrade to Next-Gen Consoles — The Verge

Key Points

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GTA V upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S available at no cost starting June 18th

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Players with any version on PS4 or digital Xbox One can get the current-gen version free of charge

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Saves players $39.99 compared to buying a new copy outright

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GTA Online update in July includes heists at Kortz Center, no word on GTA VI pricing yet

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Other developers are adjusting release schedules to avoid clashing with GTA VI's November 19th launch

Why It Matters

If you're a fan of Grand Theft Auto V and have the older PS4 or Xbox One version, this free upgrade is worth checking out. It saves $39.99 compared to buying a new copy outright. The move also highlights Rockstar's strategy in aligning with next-gen console releases without disrupting player experiences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does this matter?

If you're a fan of Grand Theft Auto V and have the older PS4 or Xbox One version, this free upgrade is worth checking out. It saves $39.99 compared to buying a new copy outright. The move also highlights Rockstar's strategy in aligning with next-gen console releases without disrupting player experiences.

What happened?

Starting June 18th, Rockstar Games will allow players to upgrade older versions of Grand Theft Auto V to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S at no additional cost. This move saves players $39.99 compared to buying a new copy.

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