Why is PlayStation Plus trending today?
PlayStation Plus is trending because Sony is removing several games from the Extra tier, including Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. The removal of GTA V occurs just two days before the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI.
What happened
- Earlier
Sony notifies PS5 users that several games will leave the service on November 17 [1], [2].
- 19 Nov
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release [1].
What you need to know
GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 will be unavailable on the service after November 17 [2].
Other departing titles include Hotshot Racing and Yet Another Zombie Defense HD [2].
Games in the Extra tier library are not kept permanently, unlike redeemed Essential monthly games [2].
It is not confirmed if these Rockstar titles will return to the service in the future, though it has happened previously [2].
Background
Grand Theft Auto V has been available for 13 years across three console generations and is one of the top two best-selling games ever [1].
Rockstar Games has a history of removing its major titles from subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus multiple times [2].
Questions people ask
When is the last day to play GTA V on PS Plus?
The game will leave the service on November 17 [1].
Do I keep the games from the Extra tier?
No, unlike the Essential tier's monthly games, the Extra library titles are not kept on the account [2].
Where this came from
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