Sadly, however, the game is not included on Microsoft's list of free-to-play Xbox games. After that, they decided to make free-to-play games available without Xbox Live Gold. However, following a backlash to a planned price hike, Microsoft actually lurched in the opposite direction. A few months ago, to access online play required players to pay for an Xbox Live Gold subscription, even if they were free-to-play.

On Xbox, the situation is a little more complicated. When the new standalone version of the game is released, it will be interesting to see whether players will be expected to start paying for it after the free 3-month period expires. While there are some multiplayer games which don't require a subscription to play, such as Apex Legends or Fortnite, GTA Online is not part of that list. If you are a PlayStation 4 or 5 owner, then at the time of writing, you will still need an active PS Plus subscription, in order to access the game. Do You Need PS Plus Or Xbox Live Gold To Play GTA Online?

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