Play This Instant Classic For FREE On Game Pass Before The Biggest Release Of 2026 Arrives

 You can play an instant classic for free on Xbox Game Pass right now, and I’d recommend doing so before the biggest release of 2026 arrives. Microsoft’s subscription service offers a catalog composed of hundreds of games for both Xbox consoles and PC, allowing members to download and play any title they wish without any additional costs. The catalog isn’t necessarily fixed, as there’s a constant rotation of new additions and titles that leave. The Xbox Game Pass titles in July added Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 + 4 and Shadow Labyrinth, for example.

Meanwhile, the star of the month also represented the removal of titles like SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Dig 2, and Journey to the Savage Planet. Even with this rotation, there are several titles that can be enjoyed for months and even years for free, such as one of the greatest RPGs of the decade on Xbox Game Pass, For the King 2. While not the best in terms of scores, it’s a fun game to play, especially with friends.

GTA 5 Is Free With Xbox Game Pass

The Title Is Available For Consoles & PC

Now, one of the best games of all time, Grand Theft Auto 5, is free with Xbox Game Pass. The title released back in 2013 went on to become one of the most popular titles in history, with hundreds of thousands of copies sold. The Rockstar title is available on the subscription service’s catalog for consoles and PC – and there is both a version for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One consoles, in case you haven’t upgraded from the past generation yet.

GTA 5 returned to Xbox Game Pass earlier this year. The title had been part of the catalog in the past, but was then removed. Since April, however, you can now play the game again via the subscription service. It’s unclear when the game will be removed from the catalog, so if you plan on revisiting Los Santos or playing through for the very first time, it’s best to start sooner rather than later.

It's Worth Playing GTA 5 Before GTA 6 Arrives Next Year

It May Be Tough To Return To Los Santos After 2026’s Biggest Game

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This may be the perfect time to play GTA 5 on Game Pass. The game can last hundreds of hours, even in single-player mode, if you tend to the side content, and with the inevitable release of GTA 6 in 2026, this may be a great moment to prepare for the chaos-fueled adventures the series has to offer.

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This is especially true as GTA 6 is planned to be bigger and better than its predecessor, so it may be a bit tough to find the will to return to Los Santos after you explore the modern interpretation of Vice City in 2026. If you can’t wait for the next game’s release and want a taste of what the Rockstar series may have in store for next year, you should definitely play