What GTA 5 and RDR2 Leaving PS Plus Means for You
Players who want to experience these Rockstar epics through PS Plus need to act fast, and the removals may push some to buy the games or subscribe to higher tiers.
Players who want to experience these Rockstar epics through PS Plus need to act fast, and the removals may push some to buy the games or subscribe to higher tiers.
Key points - GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 are among 11 games leaving PlayStation Plus Game Catalog soon. - Sony has not announced exact removal dates, but removals are expected over the next couple of weeks. - GTA 5 previously rotated back into PS Plus in November 2025. - Red Dead Redemption 2 returned to PS Plus Extra and Premium in May. - GTA 6 launches on November 19, and Rockstar may be clearing distractions.
Timeline - November 2025: GTA 5 rotated back into PS Plus Game Catalog. - May: Red Dead Redemption 2 returned to PS Plus Extra and Premium. - Next couple of weeks: 11 games, including GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, leave PS Plus. - November 2: Deadline to claim free PS Plus games: F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.
FAQ
Q: When exactly are GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 leaving PS Plus? A: Sony hasn't confirmed exact dates, but they're expected to be removed within the next couple of weeks along with nine other games.
Q: Will GTA 5 or Red Dead Redemption 2 come back to PS Plus? A: Both games have been removed and re-added before, so it's likely they'll return eventually. GTA 5 came back in November 2025, and RDR2 returned in May.
Q: What other games are leaving PS Plus soon? A: Cricket 24, Earth Defense 4, Football Manager 26, Hotshot Racing, Monster Boy, Rapala Fishing, Rock of Ages 3, The Talos Principle 2, and Yet Another Zombie Defense HD.
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