GTA 5: The Game That Just Won’t Quit
In a plot twist that surprises absolutely no one, Grand Theft Auto 5 is waltzing back onto the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month. It seems the game has decided it loves the limelight so much that it’s applying for a permanent VIP pass.
This little nugget of insight comes courtesy of the trusted oracle of gaming gossip, the legendary billbil-kun. This insider has a history fresher than last week’s takeout—a reliable source for unveiling the juicy tidbits of hardware and software arrivals.
Mark Those Calendars
According to this mystical leaker, those lucky souls subscribed to the Premium and Extra tiers of PlayStation Plus will find themselves blessed with the return of GTA 5 on November 18. Yes, prepare those thumbs for some keyboard (or controller) warfare!
Now the rest of the incoming game parade for November is still shrouded in mystery, but fear not—billbil-kun is expected to drop the full lineup around November 12, which feels like an eternity but is really just around the corner in the grand scheme of time dilation games.
Déjà Vu, Anyone?
It’s worth noting that this isn’t exactly the first time GTA 5 has graced the Game Catalog—it previously held the spotlight in December 2023 and November 2024. Each encore lasted around six months before it vanished like a magician’s rabbit. It seems this game enjoys a good disappearing act almost as much as it loves reappearing.
If this month’s return follows the same six-month pattern, gamers would find GTA 5 disappearing just in time for the long-anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6. This new, shiny sequel was initially set to drop on May 26, but hold onto those controllers—Rockstar threw a wrench in the works with an announcement on Thursday. The new release date is November 19, 2026. Mark it, circle it, throw confetti; just don’t get too attached to that earlier date!
Rockstar’s High Drama
In a twist of fate that could put any soap opera to shame, Rockstar has publicly apologized for the extended wait, stating, “We realize this has been a long wait, but these extra months will ensure a polish level you’ve come to expect.” Because who wouldn’t want to wait just a bit longer for a game that sparkles like a freshly cleaned kitchen floor?
“Thank you for your continued support. While the wait is a tad longer,” they promise, “we are incredibly excited for players to dive deep into the sprawling state of Leonida and a modern day Vice City.” Which sounds great, but let’s be honest—hopefully it’s more fun than figuring out taxes in a fictional world.
The Goodies of October
In the meantime, players can still enjoy the delightful titles of October’s PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, which includes spine-tingling classics like Silent Hill 2, the hair-raising Until Dawn, the oddly charming Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and the adventure of As Dusk Falls. Great picks! They might even help distract gamers from the impending longer-than-expected wait for GTA 6.
So, guests of the gaming realm, gear up for another round with GTA 5 while keeping fingers crossed that the developers sprinkle some extra fairy dust on GTA 6 before it finally lands. Game on!
