{"id":28806,"date":"2022-03-10T01:56:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T01:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/how-to-play-gta-v-free"},"modified":"2024-07-19T09:27:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T09:27:16","slug":"how-to-play-gta-v-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/gta\/how-to-play-gta-v-free","title":{"rendered":"How to play GTA V next-gen for free"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The time has finally come for GTA Online next-gen after years of waiting. First released to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in 2013, GTA Online is the multiplayer facet of GTA V allowing for online fun with friends.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/gta\/gta-online-next-gen-release\">GTA Online next-gen will release<\/a> to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 consoles, though the file sizes will vary for each platform. The new era of GTA Online will feature stunning visuals and a totally realistic gameplay experience.<\/p>\n<p>Now a popular question is popping up in GTA Online circles after a free period made headlines. It won&#8217;t be available to all players, but here&#8217;s how&nbsp;to play GTA V next-gen for free.<\/p>\n<h2>GTA V next-gen how to play for free<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"img-figure\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" contenteditable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-cf.ginx.tv\/imgcdn\/cvpOXpvJ-3hLmkbQ4LMpW2_-mySym3D2rgN1vVcwSK8\/rs:fill:0:0:1\/g:ce\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lueC50di91cGxvYWRzMi9HVEEvR1RBVk5leHRHZW5IYW5kc09uLmpwZw\" alt=\"GTA V how to play for free\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption contenteditable=\"false\">Some players will get a chance at free GTA V period. (Picture: Rockstar Games)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Set to release 15th March, the GTA V next-gen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/gta\/pre-load-gta-5-ps5-xbox-series-x-file-size\">pre-load period<\/a> is now live for players who want to get the game as soon as possible. Both the file sizes and prices differ for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, with the latter offering an additional bonus.<\/p>\n<p>Xbox Series X|S users will have the chance to purchase GTA V (single-player story mode and GTA Online) 50% off at &#36;19.99 USD \/ &pound;17.49 for the first three months after launch. GTA Online will also be available as a standalone purchase for &#36;9.99 USD \/ &pound;8.99 for the first three months, also 50% off during that period.<\/p>\n<p>On PlayStation 5, GTA V (single-player story mode and GTA Online) will be a whopping 75% off for the first three months, costing just &#36;9.99 USD \/ &pound;8.75. The standalone GTA Online will be completely free for the first three months for PS5 users, and will eventually cost &#36;19.99 USD \/ &pound;17.99.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-figure\" contenteditable=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;\" contenteditable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-cf.ginx.tv\/imgcdn\/LM_kZMMyFkta1JBbJbfEHS7lxEqtNlVTmjmSdjMZeyQ\/rs:fill:0:0:1\/g:ce\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ2lueC50di91cGxvYWRzMi9HVEEvR1RBVk5leHRHZW5Sb2NrZXRMYXVuY2hlckhlbGljb3B0ZXIuanBn\" alt=\"GTA V next-gen rocket launcher\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption contenteditable=\"false\">GTA V next-gen will take players into a new era of Grand Theft Auto. (Picture: Rockstar Games)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/twitch\/mc-fixer-s-new-gta-rp-track-will-make-you-move-interview\">MC Fixer&#8217;s new GTA RP track will make you move &#8211; Interview<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/gta\/rockstar-confirms-active-development-of-gta-6\">Rockstar confirms &#8216;active development of GTA 6<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/gta\/loch-ness-diamond-casino-gta-online\">Loch Ness sighting at Diamond Casino surprises GTA Online players<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ginx.tv\/en\/twitch\/optic-boze-threatens-to-beat-up-penta-over-rp-drama\">Optic MBoZe threatened to beat up Penta over GTA RP drama<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to stay tuned with our dedicated GTA page as we draw closer to the GTA V next-gen release. We&#8217;ll make sure to keep you in the loop with all the latest game content, news, updates, and so much more from Rockstar Games.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image courtesy of Outsidexbox.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The time has finally come for GTA Online next-gen after years of waiting. 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