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Sony has confirmed that Grand Theft Auto 5 will be removed from the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium game catalog on November 17. This departure occurs just two days before the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
The company is actively notifying PlayStation 5 users of this upcoming change through system popups. These notifications encourage players to revisit Los Santos or experience the story of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor before the transition to the new title.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The upcoming sequel has generated significant industry attention, with Sony utilizing the platform notifications to prompt users to preorder the new game.
While Grand Theft Auto 5 has achieved 230 million copies sold since its 2013 debut, the removal marks a shift in the subscription service's library. Rockstar Games is currently conducting a major marketing campaign for the sequel, which features a recreation of Miami and surrounding areas.
