You Can Now Pre-Load GTA 5 for PS5 and Xbox Series X

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The new-gen versions of GTA 5 and GTA Online are coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on March 15, and you can pre-load the game right now if you preorder digitally through either the PlayStation 5 console store or Microsoft Store.

Those on PS5 will be able to get GTA 5+GTA Online for $9.99 USD / £8.75 / $14.99 AUD for the first three months after launch. But for those on Xbox, it will cost $19.99 USD / £17.49 / $29.97 AUD instead. There are no free upgrades available, and the game will revert to cost $39.99 USD from June 15 onwards. So, here's everything else you need to know about preorders, and how to download the next-gen version of GTA 5 right now.

Technically, there isn't an upgrade path for GTA 5 on new-gen consoles, such as the PS5 or Xbox Series X. If you're on PS5 it currently costs $10, while those on Xbox will be paying $20 instead.

If you do want to play the game with its new updates, you can digitally preorder the updated version right now on the Microsoft or PlayStation Store. Once you've preordered, you can then pre-load the game on your console, so you're all set for yet-another GTA 5 launch day. Once you've purchased the game, your console should give you a prompt to immediately start downloading it. But, you can't play the update just yet, as this will be officially available on March 15, 2022.

PS5 players are getting the best deal when it comes to GTA 5's next-gen upgrades, with the game costing just $10. That's 75% off for the three months from launch day. You can preorder right now, giving you immediate access to pre-load the game. GTA Online will also be free to download and keep on PS5 from March 15 if you don't want to purchase the full game again.

If you're on Xbox, I've got some bad news,