GTA Online is currently free for some Xbox players: Here’s how to check if you’re eligible

GTA Online is one of the most played Grand Theft Auto titles ever, and Rockstar Games is currently offering the game for free. Xbox users who haven’t played or purchased it yet can do so without spending any money. However, the offer is for a limited period and you must be eligible to claim it. The gaming studio is offering both the Story Mode and the multiplayer version of the title free for all Xbox players.

Interested gamers can also get a permanent license to the offering at a discounted rate during this period. This article explains how you can play Grand Theft Auto Online for free on Xbox consoles.

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How to claim GTA 5 Online for free on Xbox

Microsoft announcing the inclusion of Grand Theft Auto 5 Online in the Xbox Game Pass (Image via Sportskeeda)

Rockstar Games is offering Grand Theft Auto 5 Online for free with the Xbox Game Pass. It is a flagship subscription from Microsoft that allows Xbox players to play some selected video games for free. On July 5, 2023, Microsoft announced the inclusion of GTA 5 and its multiplayer variant to the popular subscription, and since then players can play it for free.

However, you must have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription to be eligible to play the game. Microsoft offers the following two subscription models for the Xbox consoles, and players can choose either of them to play the game for free:

• Xbox Game Pass Ultimate - First month for $1 and $16.99 per month afterward.
• Xbox Game Pass Console - $10.99 per month.

However, it should be noted that the Game Pass only allows limited-time access to the selected games. Once the subscription expires or the title is removed from the Game Pass library, you will no longer be able to play it.

To address this, Microsoft offers a 20% discount on the selected games and players can buy GTA 5 on Xbox at a discounted price.

The Game Pass includes Grand Theft Auto Online for both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S players. This means that the latest-generation console gamers can play the GTA 5 Expanded and Enhanced version for free during this time.

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Brief details about Grand Theft Auto 5 and its multiplayer variant

Grand Theft Auto 5 is a story-based action and thriller game that tells the story of three protagonists: Michael De Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips. Players can explore the open world of the State of San Andreas with these characters and find the amazing details that Rockstar Games has put on the map.

GTA Online is a multiplayer game based on the same map. It has more gameplay content than single player and also receives regular updates from the studio. Some of the Story Mode characters are also there in the multiplayer version.