# GTA+ explained: the free month with GTA 6, what it does and how to cancel

Source: https://gta.kuber.studio/guides/gta-6-gta-plus-explained
Status: mixed
Updated: 2026-11-15

> Digital GTA 6 pre-orders include a free month of GTA+. What GTA+ gives you, how to claim it on PS5 and Xbox, the auto-renew catch and what it means for GTA 6.

**Quick answer:** **Digital** GTA VI pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox include **one free month of GTA+**, Rockstar's GTA Online membership. It does **nothing inside GTA VI's story mode** today. On Xbox, redeem it within **180 days** under Offers & credits; it reportedly **auto-renews at about $8/month**, so set a reminder to cancel.

| Key fact | |
| --- | --- |
| Who gets it | Digital pre-orders, PS5 and Xbox |
| Box copy | Not included |
| Xbox redeem window | 180 days |
| PS5 claim deadline | Mar 31, 2027 (reported) |
| Renewal | ~$8/month unless cancelled (reported) |
| Use in GTA VI | None announced |

**GTA+ is Rockstar's membership for GTA Online, and a month of it comes free with digital GTA VI pre-orders on PS5 and Xbox.** It is not a GTA VI feature: GTA VI launches as a single-player game, and Rockstar has not said whether GTA+ will connect to any future GTA VI online mode. If you take the free month, set a reminder, because it reportedly renews at about $8 a month.

More buying help is in the [[guides/index|guides hub]]. For the online question in full, see [[release/gta-6-gta-online-status|GTA Online status]].

## What is GTA+?

Rockstar's GTA+ page describes a paid membership on **PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC** <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span>. The benefits, as reported <span class="tag-reported">reported</span>:

- A monthly **GTA$ deposit** in GTA Online, reportedly GTA$500,000
- **+15% GTA$** on Shark Card purchases
- A **back catalogue of Rockstar games** to play while subscribed
- **GTA Online access** on consoles, added recently

### Is GTA Online included on PC?

Sources disagree. GameSpot says GTA Online access through GTA+ is console-only. Rockstar's own GTA+ page lists PC benefits. The likely reading is that PC members get the perks but not the online-access part, though we could not confirm that wording on Rockstar's page <span class="tag-speculation">speculation</span>. It doesn't matter for GTA VI, which has no PC version.

## Who gets the free month?

| Purchase | Free GTA+ month? |
| --- | --- |
| Digital pre-order, PS5 | Yes |
| Digital pre-order, Xbox Series X\|S | Yes |
| Digital purchase on PS Store through Nov 19 | Reportedly yes <span class="tag-reported">reported</span> |
| Boxed copy (code in box) | No |
| Ultimate Edition upgrade | Not stated |

Xbox Wire and Rockstar Support, as quoted, confirm the digital pre-order offer and its exclusion from box copies. Sony reportedly also counts PS Store digital purchases made through Nov 19.

## How do you claim it?

### On Xbox

Xbox Wire's terms <span class="tag-confirmed">confirmed</span>:

1. Open the **Store**.
2. Open your profile and choose **Offers & credits**.
3. Redeem the GTA+ offer.

You have **180 days** to redeem. It works once per platform account, and restricted child accounts can't use it.

### On PS5

The offer reportedly stays claimable until **March 31, 2027** <span class="tag-reported">reported</span>. Sony has not published step-by-step instructions that we have seen.

## Does it auto-renew?

Reportedly yes. games.gg says the month rolls into a paid subscription at about **$8 a month** unless you cancel <span class="tag-reported">reported</span>. The 180-day Xbox redemption window suggests the month starts when you redeem, not when you buy, so you can wait until you actually want to use it <span class="tag-speculation">speculation</span>.

## Is GTA+ worth it for GTA 6 players?

Today, only if you also play **GTA Online on GTA V** or want the Rockstar back catalogue. Inside GTA VI, it does nothing that Rockstar has announced.

Things that are **not known yet**:

- Whether GTA+ will carry over to a GTA VI online mode
- Whether GTA$ or GTA Online characters will transfer (nothing announced)
- When a GTA VI online mode arrives. A 2027 date is <span class="tag-rumour">rumour</span>; see the [[leaks/gta-6-online-at-launch-rumour|online-at-launch rumour]]

Take-Two says it will keep supporting GTA Online after GTA VI launches, so GTA+ isn't going anywhere soon.

## Why does the ESRB say "In-Game Purchases"?

The ESRB rating carries an In-Game Purchases notice. Rockstar North's Rob Nelson says GTA VI single-player has no real-money purchases <span class="tag-reported">reported</span>. The label most likely covers the Ultimate upgrade and GTA+ <span class="tag-speculation">speculation</span>. See [[release/gta-6-age-rating|age rating]].

## Bottom line

Take the month if you got it, redeem it when you want to play GTA Online or the classics, and cancel before it renews. For which edition includes it, see [[guides/gta-6-which-edition-should-you-buy|which edition should you buy]] and [[release/gta-6-pre-order-bonuses|pre-order bonuses]].

## FAQ

**What is GTA+?**

GTA+ is Rockstar's paid GTA Online membership on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. It gives a monthly GTA$ deposit, bonus GTA$ on Shark Cards and a back catalogue of Rockstar games.

**How do I claim the free GTA+ month from GTA 6?**

On Xbox, go to Store, open your profile and choose Offers & credits; redeem within 180 days. On PS5, Sony reportedly lets you claim it until March 31, 2027.

**Does the GTA+ free month auto-renew?**

Reportedly yes, at about $8 a month unless you cancel. Cancel before the month ends if you don't want to pay.

**Does GTA+ do anything in GTA 6?**

Not that Rockstar has announced. GTA VI is single-player at launch, and Rockstar hasn't said whether GTA+ will carry over to a future GTA VI online mode.


## Sources

- [Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S Through Xbox Cloud Gaming on November 19](https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/11/10/grand-theft-auto-6-comes-to-xbox-cloud-gaming-november-19/) (Xbox Wire, Nov 10, 2026)
- [GTA+](https://www.rockstargames.com/gta-plus) (Rockstar Games)
- [GTA 6 Editions & Preorder Guide](https://gtasix.org/en/guide/editions/) (gtasix.org, Nov 11, 2026)
- [GTA 6 Preorders Include Auto-Renewing GTA+ Subscription](https://games.gg/news/gta-6-preorders-gta-plus-auto/) (games.gg)
- [GTA Online Is Now Included With GTA+ Membership](https://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-online-is-now-included-with-gta-membership/1100-6535997/) (GameSpot)
- [Digital Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders come with free GTA+, a bonus you can instantly use to play free GTA games](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/digital-grand-theft-auto-6-pre-orders-come-with-this-bonus-that-you-can-instantly-use-to-play-free-gta-games) (TechRadar)