Is GTA 5 cross-platform? Grand Theft Auto crossplay explained
GTA's crossplay, or lack thereof, explained.
It might be over a decade since Rockstar’s GTA 5 and GTA Online first launched, but there’s still plenty of hype around the games.
They’re available on all major platforms, including PC, PS5, and Xbox.
But the big question is: do these games support cross-platform play, connecting users on different consoles?
Whether to race with one of the fastest cars in GTA 5, play GTA RP or do some heists, GTA Online is much better played with friends.
If you’re trying to set up cross-generation crossplay in GTA Online, or connect with friends on other consoles, read on for everything you need to know.
Is GTA 5 cross-platform?
No, sadly, GTA 5 is not a crossplay title. If you are playing GTA Online, you can only team up with or fight against other players using the same platform.
We'll be honest: it is disappointing that this has not been added yet and probably won't be now, as the idea of Microsoft Vs Sony battles on the streets of Los Santos is appealing.
Not only that, though. Cross-generation play isn't even a thing in GTA, so if you own a PS5 and you enter a game, you won't come across any PS4 players - same too with the current and last-generation versions of the Xbox.
As for why, we highly doubt that this will change for GTA 5? Well, Grand Theft Auto 6 is well into development now, and any significant changes like this will almost certainly be held back for whatever that game will be.
Let's hope that they make it a priority, as with more and more games getting in on the crossplay action, it's becoming even more noticeable which titles are being left behind.
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