Grand Theft Auto V, the popular open-world game from Rockstar Games, is available for free on the Epic Games Store until May 21, 2020. The offer includes the Premium Edition with extensive GTA Online content. The promotion caused the store's website to crash due to high demand.
On May 15, 2020, the Epic Games Store made Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) available at no cost, following a tease as a 'Mystery Game' the previous day. This giveaway features the Premium Edition, which bundles additional content for GTA Online valued at more than GTA$10,000,000 in in-game currency, providing a strong start for players entering the multiplayer mode.
To claim the game, users need an Epic Games account and must enable two-factor authentication. The offer lasts until May 21, 2020, after which it will be replaced by another free title. The rush of players overwhelmed the website upon launch, highlighting the game's enduring appeal.
Rockstar Games' title offers a story campaign where players switch between three protagonists in the fictional city of Los Santos, inspired by Los Angeles. Its online component, GTA Online, allows character creation, heists, and multiplayer chaos. Since 2019, the Epic Games Store has regularly distributed free games, such as Just Cause 4, World War Z, and For Honor, building a habit among PC gamers.
This promotion coincides with Epic's recent showcase of Unreal Engine 5 on PlayStation 5, underscoring the company's push in gaming technology.
