Is GTA 5 Crossplatform? [2026 Updated]

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GTA 5, Is Rockstar’s biggest hit! One reason for this is that it provides the multiplayer mode called GTA Online.

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GTA 5 is now back on the Xbox Games Pass since July 5, 2023. Fans from all over the world want to know if the game allows cross-play or cross-platform gaming.

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You might want to play GTA 5 with your friends now that it’s back on Game Pass. Keep reading to find out if you can play with friends who use other gaming systems.

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Is Multiplayer Possible Between Different Consoles in GTA 5?

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GTA 5 does not allow cross-platform gaming right now. Xbox players cannot play with PlayStation or PC players. PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 players also cannot play together.

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People who play GTA 5 on Epic Games can play with others on Steam. They can also play with people using other PC platforms. 

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This is an exception to the rule. All PC servers work the same way. So, PC players can play together. It does not matter where they bought GTA 5.

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Microsoft did not add GTA 5 to the PC Game Pass list. If you want to play GTA 5 with your PC friends, you must purchase the game. You can buy it on Steam or the Epic Games Store.

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What’s the Future of Cross-Platform Play in GTA 5?

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You should not expect GTA Online to allow cross-platform gaming. The game has received several updates since it launched. However, the developers have never added cross-play support in any of these updates.

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Rockstar seems to be working hard on making GTA 6. We know this because of the many leaks about the new game in recent months. 

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