GTA 5 release history: every edition, platform, and date since 2013

Grand Theft Auto V is one of the most re-released games ever. It came out on September 17, 2013, and has since moved to new hardware three more times. It is also one of the best-selling games of all time, with more than 200 million copies sold.

Every GTA 5 release, in order

1. Sep 17, 2013LaunchPlayStation 3 and Xbox 360GTA V launches and earns $800 million on day one, then $1 billion in three days.
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   • Set Guinness World Records as the fastest entertainment property to reach $1 billion.
   • Xbox 360 version shipped on two discs.
2. Oct 1, 2013OnlineGTA Online launchesThe online mode opens to all GTA V owners for free.
3. Nov 18, 2014Re-releasePlayStation 4 and Xbox OneBetter graphics, denser traffic, new wildlife, and a first-person mode.
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   • 30-player GTA Online lobbies.
   • Character transfers from last-gen.
   • Over 150 new music tracks.
4. Apr 14, 2015Re-releasePC4K resolution, 60 fps and above, and the Rockstar Editor.
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   • Director Mode for creating scenes.
   • Later known as the Legacy edition.
5. Mar 15, 2022Expanded & EnhancedPlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|SRay tracing, faster loading, and 4K at 30 fps or up to 60 fps in performance mode.
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   • DualSense haptic feedback on PS5.
   • Standalone GTA Online free on PS5 for the first three months.
   • Hao's Special Works upgrades.
6. Mar 4, 2025Free upgradeGTA V Enhanced on PCThe next-gen version comes to PC free for existing owners.
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   • Ray-traced shadows, reflections, and global illumination.
   • DLSS 3 and FSR 3 support.
   • Account transfer from the Legacy edition.

PC Legacy vs PC Enhanced

Sales milestones

1. Sep 2013Record$1 billion in three daysFastest-selling entertainment product in history at the time.
2. 2018RecordMost profitable entertainment productEstimated to have earned more than $6 billion.
3. 2020PromoFree on the Epic Games StoreGiven away for free in May 2020, briefly crashing the store.
4. 2025MilestoneMore than 200 million soldSecond best-selling game ever, behind Minecraft.

Which edition should you buy?

• PS5 or Xbox Series X|S: buy the Expanded & Enhanced version for the best console experience.
• PC: play GTA V Enhanced. It is free if you already own the game.
• PS4 or Xbox One: still supported, but GTA+ and newer vehicle upgrades are not available.

Want to know what comes next? Read everything we know about GTA 6.