Did Epic Games Give Away GTA 5?
Epic Games did indeed give away Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) for free, but this offer was limited to a specific period in May 2020, where players could download GTA V: Premium Edition for free on the Epic Games Store until May 21, 2020. This free game offer led to the store experiencing significant traffic, resulting in it being down for over eight hours, showcasing the immense popularity of GTA 5 and the appeal of free games.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- Is GTA 5 free on the Epic Games Store? No, GTA 5 is not currently free on the Epic Games Store. The free offer was a limited-time promotion that ended on May 21, 2020.
- Can I get GTA 5 for free? While GTA 5 was given away for free in 2020, it is not free at the moment. However, it was available for free via Xbox Game Pass in July 2023.
- Is GTA 5 a free game? No, GTA 5 is not a free game. Although it was offered for free through specific promotions, it generally requires a purchase or subscription to play.
Platforms and Availability
- Is GTA 5 free on Steam? No, GTA 5 is not currently free on Steam. The game can be purchased through Steam, but it does not offer it for free.
- Which GTA game is free? A game called GTA V Theft Auto Craft MCPE, developed by tingro, is available for free download and play on Android devices.
- Is GTA 5 free on Xbox? GTA 5 was available for free through Xbox Game Pass in July 2023, but this offer may not be currently active.
Purchasing and Downloading GTA 5
- Should I get GTA 5 on Steam or Epic? Both platforms offer the same game experience. The difference lies in how you obtain and activate the game, with Steam supplying an activation code for Social Club.
- How big is GTA 5 in Epic? Downloading GTA 5 through the Epic Games launcher requires approximately 94GB of data, and the installed game takes up to 115GB on your hard drive.
- How long is GTA free? For PS5 gamers, GTA Online was available for free to download and keep if claimed within the first three months of its launch, from March 15 to June 14.
Epic Games and GTA 5
- Why does Epic give games for free? Epic Games gives away games as part of its marketing strategy to compete with other game stores, like Steam, and attract more users to the Epic Games Store.
- Who gave away GTA V? Epic Games gave away GTA V for free during a promotional period in May 2020.
- Who bought GTA? Rockstar Games took over the Grand Theft Auto franchise from BMG Interactive, which published the first game in the series.
Pricing and Development
- In which country is GTA 5 cheapest? The price of GTA 5 can vary by country, but it is generally competitive in countries with large retail markets due to price competition.
- How much will GTA 6 cost? The price of GTA 6 is expected to be at least $69.99, based on trends for previous AAA games and the potential for deluxe editions.
- Why did GTA 5 cost so much? GTA 5 required a large development team of over a thousand people, almost five years of development time, and $265 million in development and marketing costs, making it one of the most expensive games to produce at the time.