Do you need PS Plus to play GTA online?

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Do you need PS Plus to play GTA online? PlayStation Plus is the PlayStation’s subscription service that is required to play many of its online games. Of course, some games can be played without the service leaving many to question what games require it.

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GTA Online has become very popular over the years. It’s so popular that Rockstar Games even has a GTA Premium subscription for extra in-game items, but do you need PS Plus to play GTA Online?

Is PS Plus required to play GTA Online?

Yes. A PlayStation Plus account is required to play GTA Online. If you don’t have the subscription service, you won’t have access to the multiplayer portion of Grand Theft Auto V. Instead, you will only be able to access the main campaign. Luckily, this does offer a lot still.

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If you check the official GTA Online PlayStation Store page, it will show you that you need to have a subscription service to access the online features of the game. Subscribers get access to GTA Online freemode and can also access the creation club to download custom maps and games.

GTA+ adds more

Those who don’t mind paying a monthly fee can also get GTA+. This subsciption service adds additional bonuses to your GTA Online character and gifts you $500,000 in in-game cash each month.

Those playing on Xbox share a similar fate as Xbox Live is required to play GTA Online as well. The only system that doesn’t require an online subscription is PC. This should come as no surprise since console games often require an online subscription to play games with your friends.

That is all you need to know about GTA Online on PlayStation. Be sure to also check out if GTA Online is free on Xbox and PlayStation. You can also check out all the Peyote Plant locations in GTA Online.

GTA Online PS Plus – FAQ

Is PlayStation Plus required to play Grand Theft Auto V?

No. You only need PlayStation Plus to play GTA Online.

Do you need GTA+ to play GTA Online?

No. GTA+ is a separate subscription service that gets you extra in-game items.

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Grand Theft Auto Online

  • Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One
  • Genre(s): Action, Shooter
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