If you bought GTA 6 digitally on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store before launch, you are owed one free month of GTA+. It does not activate by itself: you have to claim it, on PS5 by March 31, 2027 and on Xbox within 180 days of your purchase, and it then renews at $7.99 a month unless you cancel. It also has nothing to do with GTA 6 multiplayer. Here is how to claim it on each console, the best time to do it, and how to stop it renewing.
Last checked on November 13, 2026. Official Terms come from PlayStation Support’s GTA VI offer page and Rockstar’s support article on redeeming the one-month GTA+ membership, as quoted by GTABuddy (Rockstar’s support site was returning errors when we checked). The $7.99 price is from the US PlayStation Store GTA+ listing.
Who gets the free GTA+ month
| Purchase | Free GTA+ month? | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Standard Edition, PS Store or Microsoft Store, before Nov 20 | Yes | Official |
| Digital Ultimate Edition, before Nov 20 | Yes | Official |
| Physical code-in-box copy | No | Official (Rockstar lists only the game and Vintage Vice City Pack) |
| Standard to Ultimate upgrade | No | Official (PlayStation) |
| Bought on or after Nov 20 | No | Official |
| Refund and re-buy | No second month | Official (Rockstar) |
| PS Store in Bahrain, China, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Russia | Excluded | Official (PlayStation) |
One redemption per platform account, and it must be the same account that bought the game. If you already pay for GTA+, the month is added on top and your next billing date moves back a month. PlayStation notes that this kind of stacking is normally not allowed on its store.
How to claim it on PS5
- Sign in to PlayStation Store with the account that bought GTA 6. You should also have a confirmation email with instructions.
- Open the GTA+ product page.
- Follow the on-screen steps; the checkout should show $0.00 for the first month.
- Read the renewal date shown on screen before you confirm. PlayStation says it tells you exactly when the paid subscription starts.
How to claim it on Xbox Series X|S
- Open Microsoft Store and sign in with the account that bought GTA 6.
- Go to Offers & Credits and choose Redeem on the GTA+ offer.
- Check for the confirmation that your free month has started.
Our math The Xbox window is 180 days from your purchase, not a fixed date. A pre-order placed on June 24, 2026 (the day pre-orders opened) runs out around December 21, 2026. One placed on November 19 runs to about May 18, 2027. If you pre-ordered early on Xbox, do not leave it too long.
When to claim it: our advice
| If you… | Best time to claim | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Play GTA Online every week | Now | You get GTA$500,000, the monthly free car and 2X bonuses straight away |
| Will only play GTA 6 at first | Later, when you want GTA Online or the classics | GTA+ does nothing in GTA 6; the month is wasted while you play Leonida |
| Pre-ordered early on Xbox | Before your 180 days run out | The Xbox deadline can be as early as late December 2026 |
| Want the Rockstar classics | Whenever you have time to play | GTA+ includes Red Dead Redemption, the GTA Trilogy, L.A. Noire and Bully |
Reported The current GTA+ month runs from November 5 to December 2, 2026, according to RockstarINTEL: a free Grotti Itali RSX, 2X GTA$ and RP on Contact Missions and Vehicle Cargo sales (4X with the current Contact Missions event), discounts on ammo and armour, plus the permanent GTA$500,000 monthly deposit, Vinewood Car Club and 15% bonus on Shark Cards. Our math The month is worth $7.99 in the US, or £6.99 / €7.99 in Europe, if you would have paid for it anyway.
How to stop it renewing
- PlayStation: cancel GTA+ on PS5, PS4, the PS App or the web under Subscriptions Management (PlayStation guide). It switches off at the next payment date, so you keep the free month.
- Xbox: press the Xbox button > Profile & system > Settings > Account > Subscriptions, choose GTA+ and cancel (Xbox guide). You keep the benefits until the period ends.
- Do it on day one if you are sure you only want the free month. Both platforms let you keep the time you already have.
What GTA+ is not
Official GTA+ is a membership for GTA Online and Rockstar’s games library. It does not unlock multiplayer in GTA 6, which launches as a single-player game; PlayStation’s own page calls it “a single-player experience”. More on that in does GTA 6 have online? Any site selling “GTA 6 Online” access or keys is a scam.
FAQ
How do I claim free GTA+ with GTA 6?
On PS5, sign in to PlayStation Store with the account that bought GTA 6 digitally, open the GTA+ page and follow the steps at no cost. On Xbox, go to Microsoft Store > Offers & Credits and redeem the GTA+ offer.
When does the free GTA+ month expire?
You must claim it by March 31, 2027 on PlayStation, or within 180 days of buying GTA 6 on Xbox. The month starts when you claim it.
Do physical copies of GTA 6 get free GTA+?
No. The GTA+ month is only for digital Standard and Ultimate Edition purchases made before November 20, 2026.
Does GTA+ renew automatically?
Yes. After the free month it renews at the regular price, $7.99 a month in the US, until you cancel.
Does GTA+ give me GTA 6 online?
No. GTA+ is for GTA Online and Rockstar’s games library. GTA 6 has no online mode at launch.
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Sources
- PlayStation Support: How to claim the GTA VI bonus offer for one month of GTA+ (US)
- Rockstar Support: Redeeming the one-month GTA+ membership included with your GTA VI pre-order
- Rockstar Support: Grand Theft Auto VI platforms, editions and versions
- PlayStation Store: GTA+ (US listing, $7.99)
- RockstarINTEL: GTA+ Month 56 rewards, November 2026
- GTABuddy: How to claim the free GTA+ month from a GTA VI pre-order (Nov 13, 2026)
- PlayStation: Manage subscriptions
- Xbox Support: Cancel a subscription or turn off recurring billing