Rockstar offers free GTA V upgrades starting June 18

June 17, 2026

Rockstar has made it possible for players to upgrade older versions of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online to current-generation consoles and PC editions at no cost, effective June 18.

The free upgrade applies to copies on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, allowing migration to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions. PC players with the Legacy edition can also move to the Enhanced edition without additional payment.

This change coincides with an upcoming GTA Online update scheduled for July, titled The Kortz Center Heist. The update includes new content such as an art studio for mansions, along with in-game discounts and rewards.

Previously, a limited-time upgrade option cost $10 before being discontinued, after which players had to purchase the game again for newer platforms. Rockstar has unlisted the Legacy edition on Steam in prior years.

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What people are saying

Initial reactions on X highlight excitement over free GTA V upgrades starting June 18, with some users noting the long-overdue nature after years of paid options and skepticism about timing ahead of GTA 6. Others express frustration over exclusions for physical copy owners, viewing it as unfair to loyal fans.

Grand Theft Auto V PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades will be FREE on June 18🚀 pic.twitter.com/cQE2UGNxbU

— Rino🚀 (@RinoTheBouncer) June 17, 2026

Rockstar announces free PS5/Xbox Series Upgrade for GTAV, starting tommorow.https://t.co/7olK1FW5uW pic.twitter.com/E1V9jjYjaK

— HazzadorGamin, Dragon of Dojima (@HazzadorGamin) June 17, 2026

Something very funny about the fact Rockstar are now giving the upgrade to the next-gen edition of GTA V away for free, a game that goes for pennies and should have had that free upgrade 4 years and 3 months ago instead of it being paid. pic.twitter.com/MUthbIDul1

— Sly (@SlySinatraa) June 17, 2026

Rockstar charged $39.99 for GTA V's PS5 upgrade for 3+ years.

Starting June 18, it's free — and the timing, weeks before GTA 6's November launch, is the loudest hint of all.

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— playswave (@playswave_com) June 17, 2026

@RockstarGames just fucked loyal fans again. Bought physical GTA V on 360 & XBOne, also RDR2, now no free next-gen upgrade for GTA V. Supporting you since GTA 1, this is a "fuck you" to physical buyers. #Rockstar pic.twitter.com/d1AE40uSGY

— Bob🧻 (@onelostmind) June 17, 2026

Sources

• https://kotaku.com/you-can-upgrade-your-old-version-of-gta-5-for-free-starting-june-18-2000707580
• https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/gta-5-owners-receive-a-free-upgrade-while-waiting-for-gta-6/
• https://www.engadget.com/2196422/rockstar-will-offer-free-gta-5-upgrades-from-older-console-and-pc-versions/