Is GTA Online free on PS4 now?

Is GTA Online free to play? With ever-increasing numbers of GTA 5 owners its understandable that people continue to ask the question of whether or not the games massive multiplayer online open world is free.

After all, some MMORPG's have based their entire business model on being subscription-based. Like Final Fantasy Online or Elder Scrolls Online.

Thankfully, access to Grand Theft Auto Online is free with your copy of Grand Theft Auto V.

Assuming you've purchased a copy of GTA 5 you automatically have access to the games online component.

That's regardless of what platform you play on. PS4, Xbox One and PC players all have access to GTA Online for free without any additional payments.

In addition, players do not need to pay for the games many updates and expansions.

Is GTA Online free on PS4 now?

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Grand Theft Auto Online was released on October 1, 2013 and in the seven years since it has rolled out countless updates all without requiring any sort of extra payment from players.

That's partly due to GTA Online making a wealth of income from the in-game monetary system and the 'shark cards' sold to players in exchange for in-game cash.

Back in February 2020 during a Take-Two Interactive earnings call, Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two highlighted that consumer spending grew 54% in the quarter for Grand Theft Auto Online.

This was off the back of the game's new GTA Online Diamond Casino & Resort and Diamond Casino Heist updates.

As a result, GTA Online is on target for a record year for the fiscal year ending March 2020.

It would seem then, that we won't see GTA Online charging players anytime soon whilst it continues to make bag fulls of cash by remaining free.

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Is GTA Online free on PS4 now?

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If you ever wanted to jump in on the carnage-filled online world that is GTA Online, but were unable due to a lack of a PlayStation Plus subscription, then you’re in luck. For a limited time, Rockstar’s lawless online world is open to all PS4 players, whether you are a subscriber or not.

You of course need to find of Grand Theft Auto V, it’s the best-selling video game of all-time, so that shouldn’t be too hard. Other than that just jump in and let the mayhem commence. The offer ends on August 6, and is in celebration of new expansion After Hours, which sees the return of GTA IV’s nightclub entrepreneur, Tony Prince, aka Gay Tony.

GTA Online continues to make a ridiculous amount of money for Rockstar, with players pumping thousands upon thousands of dollars into the game’s various microtransactions, allowing them to pick new wheels, aircraft, clothes, weapons accessories and much more. There is no sign of this den of inequity slowing down anytime soon.

Grand Theft Auto V is available now on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Is GTA Online free on PS4 now?

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We're still a few years off before we hear any concrete news about GTA VI, besides knowing that Rockstar is currently in the process of developing the game. And while it's been almost a decade since GTA V was released, players can still continue to play new and exciting GTA content with GTA Online.

The game, which brings in more than 100,000 players daily, lets players explore San Andreas in an ever-evolving capacity, bringing new challenges and playstyles to the much-loved franchise.

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But if you're planning to play GTA Online on your PlayStation console, can you play it without a subscription to PlayStation Plus? Now that Sony has altered its subscription tiers, some are confused as to what you need to play these online games.

Is GTA Online free on PS4 now?

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Do you need a PlayStation Plus subscription to play 'GTA Online'?

Unfortunately, if you're looking to play GTA Online, you will have to have a subscription to PlayStation Plus in addition to a copy of the game. This seems to be the case with many of Sony's online multiplayer games, though some titles (like Fortnite) don't require the subscription.

This is likely because GTA Online is not a free-to-play game, hence why the subscription is required. Many of the games that have online multiplayer options require a PlayStation Plus subscription to play.

Thankfully, you only need the PlayStation Plus Essential tier to play online with your friends. There are three different tiers to the subscription service now: Essential at $59.99 a year, Extra at $99.99 a year, and Premium at $119.99 a year.

GTA Online lets you play with up to 30 players in one online session — letting you roam San Andreas with many of your friends at once. Unfortunately, the title does not support crossplay, so you can only play with others who are also on a PlayStation console.

Is 'GTA Online' free to play?

Unfortunately, GTA Online is not a free-to-play title. That being said, it is cheaper than most other games available for PlayStation consoles. You can get the game for only $19.99, or you can purchase one of the bundles available for additional content. The game is currently not available through any of the PlayStation Plus tiers.

Can I play GTA 5 online for free on PS4?

GTA Online has proven enormously successful on PCs and throughout the two platform generations. However, unlike PC players, PS4 owners need to acquire a PS Plus subscription to play the game.

Is GTA Online free on PS4 without PlayStation Plus 2022?

GTA Online is essentially the multiplayer component of GTA 5, which can only be played when the base game has been purchased. However, PlayStation gamers need to make an additional purchase to be able to access this feature. PS4 and PS5 players will usually need a PS Plus subscription to play Grand Theft Auto Online.

Is GTA Online free right now?

However, GTA Online is not a free to play game. Generally speaking, you need to buy either Grand Theft Auto 5, or the newly available standalone and cheaper GTA Online on its own in order to get access.

Is PS4 online free now?

A PlayStation Plus tier is a requirement for PS4 and PS5 gamers to play each other online. Only some free-to-play games are exempt - the vast majority will only give you access to online multiplayer if you have an active PS Plus subscription.