GTA 5 is not just a video game, it is the biggest cultural phenomenon in gaming history. The game made by Rockstar Games became so popular in the previous decade that it has sparked debates, influenced memes, and introduced new trends all over the world.
After all this, Rockstar is probably bringing the game to Xbox Game Pass, and although this is good news for many, it might indicate that the developers are trying to divert the audiences’ attention away from their upcoming game GTA 6. Let’s delve deeper and find out why Rockstar is keen on adding GTA 5 to PC Game Pass.
GTA 5 is apparently coming to Xbox Game Pass but why?
GTA 5 changed the world when it was first released back in 2013. The game redefined what open-world games mean with its unprecedented levels of realism and it also introduced many memes and dialogues that have become ingrained in internet culture.
In just three days after release, the game had surpassed one billion dollars in sales making it the fastest-selling entertainment product in history.
The title sent waves across the entire gaming industry and this was a feat very few games can achieve. Back in December of 2023, Rockstar released the trailer for their upcoming game GTA 6 which caused a widespread sensation. GTA 6 is guaranteed to have another cultural impact on the world, the game has been in development for over a decade and people are hyping the game up massively.
Today’s Rockstar Games Launcher update added support for the Xbox PC app, gearing up for #GTAV arrival on Xbox PC Game Pass. https://t.co/5QQyALDlZe
— Tez2 (@TezFunz2) March 18, 2025
A respectful insider from X (formerly Twitter) who is known as @TezFunz2 has recently shared a tweet about how the Rockstar Games launcher has added support for the Xbox PC game pass. This can be linked to the widespread rumors of how GTA 5 is coming to Xbox Game Pass. While this might be the biggest addition to the Game Pass in forever, this move sort of feels like Rockstar wants to distract us from GTA 6.
This might be Rockstar’s plan to distract us from GTA 6
GTA 6 has been in the works for more than ten years now and the trailer that was released more than a year ago has made fans more eager to get their hands on the game. Although Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games has consistently reaffirmed to fans that GTA 6 will release in the Fall of 2025, there are rumors suggesting that the game will be delayed into 2026.
Adding GTA 5 to the Xbox Game Pass is one of the biggest moves Rockstar is making this year and while it is exciting for many fans and players, it raises questions about Rockstar’s strategy. It is still unknown whether Rockstar is bringing GTA 5 to Game Pass because they want to maintain engagement or this is just a trick to distract us from GTA 6‘s development.
One thing is clear, the excitement for GTA 6 is through the roof and expectations for the game are at an all-time high. The upcoming installment in the GTA series will again redefine gaming but until then, GTA 5 will continue dominating the industry, being the cultural icon it is.
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