The genre-defining Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) continues to be a beloved title among players, providing a sprawling multiplayer experience in the ever-changing setting of Los Santos. If you play on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5 in India, you’ll need to know the requirements to access GTA Online.
Do you Need PlayStation Plus for GTA Online?
Is a PlayStation Plus (PS Plus) subscription required to play GTA Online on PS4 or PS5? This is in line with Sony’s policy for most online multiplayer games on the PlayStation platform. If you do not have an active PS Plus subscriptions, you are unable to access GTA Online. But you can still play Grand Theft Auto V’s single-player story mode without PS Plus.
This article will further break down the different PlayStation Plus subscription tiers in India
Sony introduced three different tiers for PS Plus memberships that all have different perks and prices. The tiers currently are:
PS Plus Essential:
1 Month: ₹499
3 Months: ₹1,199
12 Months: ₹2,999
PS Plus Extra:
1 Month: ₹749
3 Months: ₹1,999
12 Months: ₹4,999
PS Plus Premium:
1 Month: ₹849
3 Months: ₹2,299
12 Months: ₹5,749
Each tier includes increasingly desirable features, such as access to a game catalog, cloud storage and exclusive discounts. You can visit the official PlayStation Plus page for more information.
Limited-time Free Access Periods
Limited-time GTA Online trial access without a PS Plus subscription has been offered by Rockstar Games in the past. Such events are time-sensitive and function as promotional offers. But, for example, some promotional campaigns have allowed players to play GTA Online without a PS Plus subscription (albeit making it temporarily free).
Keep an eye on the official announcements made by Rockstar Games and PlayStation for such chances.
Understanding GTA+ Membership
For an extra layer of subscription, in addition to PS Plus, Rockstar Games has GTA+, a separate subscription service for the game. GTA+ costs $5.99 (around ₹450) per month and offers in-game rewards exclusively to GTA Online players on the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players can avail the following benefits:
A monthly deposit into your in-game Maze Bank account of GTA$500,000.
Access to elite properties, automobiles, and upgrades.
Discounts and bonuses;
GTA+ is a completely optional subscription, and does not remove the need for a PS Plus subscription to play GTA Online. For more information on GTA+ visit the official Rockstar Games page.
Conclusion
However, an active PS Plus subscription is a must to experience the full gameplay of GTA Online on your PlayStation console in India. Although the single player is available without it, this subscription is required to play in the online multiplayer world. The GTA+ membership provides additional bonuses that apply in-game but is optional and distinct from PS Plus.
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