PlayStation Removes GTA V From Plus Catalog Before GTA VI Launch

PlayStation will remove Grand Theft Auto V from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog on November 17, 2026, ending included access for subscribers two days before Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on PlayStation 5 on November 19, according to PlayStation and gaming industry reports.

Sony Interactive Entertainment notified PlayStation Plus users through system messages that Rockstar Games' crime action title will leave the catalog during the November update. Players who own the game separately through digital or physical copies will retain access.

According to the PlayStation Network listing, the company encouraged subscribers to revisit Los Santos before the sequel's release. The listing said:

"If you're counting down the days until Grand Theft Auto 5 arrives on PS5 on November 19, why not take a trip to Los Santos in the meantime? Grand Theft Auto 5 is available to play in the Game Catalog for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members, but only until November 17. So whether you've yet to experience the tale of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, or want to revisit it before Jason and Lucia's Vice City story begins, now's the time." said the PlayStation Network listing.

The removal schedule places the end of GTA V's subscription availability immediately before GTA VI's launch. The full list of other PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium titles leaving in November will be revealed on October 20, 2026, according to reports.

Grand Theft Auto V remains one of the most commercially successful games ever released and has continued receiving attention through its online and single-player modes. PlayStation Plus subscribers have until November 17 to access it through the catalog.

A Reddit user discussed their previous ownership of the game while commenting on whether they would return before the sequel launches.

"I have the game 3 times already. Steam, Epic and PS3. I might buy it eventually on sale because since it got updated graphics I haven't touched it and I also kinda wanna platinum it just for old times' sake.

I loved it back in the day but I finished the story a few times so I'm not going to jump on it anyway. The backlog is way too massive and I'm busy slaying ghouls and playing Gwent right now." said a Reddit user.

PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium subscribers will lose catalog access to Grand Theft Auto V on November 17, while Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on PS5 on November 19, 2026.