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Functioning (or lack thereof) of Crossplay in Enhanced GTA 5

Despite advancements in gaming technology, crossplay compatibility remains elusive for GTA Online, even in the year 2025.

Functioning (or lack thereof) of Crossplay in Enhanced Version of GTA 5
Functioning (or lack thereof) of Crossplay in Enhanced Version of GTA 5

Functioning (or lack thereof) of Crossplay in Enhanced GTA 5

In the world of online gaming, crossplay – the ability for players on different platforms to play together – has become a standard feature. However, this isn't the case for Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online.

GTA Online does not support crossplay between PC and consoles, or between different console platforms, due to separate game versions and technical limitations.

Rockstar Games has maintained distinct versions of GTA Online. The original "GTA 5 Legacy" runs on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and backwards-compatible new consoles, while the new "GTA 5 Enhanced" is sold on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. These versions run as separate instances, preventing crossplay even within the same console family or between PC and consoles.

The core reasons include separate game versions and platform-specific technical and balancing challenges. GTA 5 was released over many years on different hardware, making unified cross-platform online play complex and requiring substantial modifications for fairness and compatibility.

Rockstar has not implemented crossplay functionality and has not announced plans to add this feature to GTA Online.

As for GTA 6, there is no official confirmation or detailed information from Rockstar Games about crossplay support at release or in future updates. Given the importance and popularity of crossplay in modern multiplayer games and that GTA 6 is expected on next-generation consoles (PS5/PS6 and Xbox Series), the possibility exists but remains speculative. Current industry trends favor crossplay, but Rockstar has not publicly committed to it for GTA 6 so far.

Here's a comparison table for better understanding:

| Aspect | GTA Online | GTA 6 | |-------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Crossplay between PC & consoles| Not supported due to separate versions | No official info; possibility unknown | | Crossplay between different consoles| Not supported | No official info; possibility unknown | | Reasons for no crossplay | Separate Legacy and Enhanced versions; technical & balancing complexity | Not confirmed, industry trends suggest potential |

Unless Rockstar Games announces new details closer to or after GTA 6's launch, crossplay between platforms remains unavailable for GTA titles. The only unofficial and highly impractical workaround involves private servers with jailbroken consoles, which are not supported or recommended.

It's worth noting that Red Dead Online, a younger game than GTA 5, also does not support crossplay.

Wes Fenlon, the author of this article, has been covering games and hardware for over 10 years and is currently a part of the PC Gamer team. His focus is on writing and editing features, seeking out personal stories and in-depth histories from the corners of PC gaming and its niche communities. He also has an interest in writing about emulation and Japanese games.

Both versions of the game, the upgraded one and the original, will be available to everyone who upgrades or purchases the game for the first time. GTA 5 Legacy is playable on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series via backwards compatibility.

Rockstar Games announced that they will continue supporting the previous version of GTA 5, allowing those with hardware not meeting the new upgrade requirements to keep playing. PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC players still have access to the older version of the game, now renamed GTA 5 Legacy. GTA 5 Legacy can still be played online, but not with players of GTA 5 Enhanced. GTA 5 Enhanced is the only version of the game available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series.

The lack of crossplay in GTA Online is a result of the game being built on decade-old technology and potential concerns about cheaters from the PC version affecting console players.

  1. Despite the growing trend of crossplay in the online gaming world, GTA Online, specifically the version on PC and consoles, does not support crossplay due to separate game versions and technical limitations.
  2. As the release of GTA 6 approaches, there is no official confirmation regarding crossplay support, but industry trends suggest a potential inclusion given the popularity of crossplay in modern multiplayer games and the expectation of its release on next-generation consoles.
  3. The lack of crossplay in GTA Online is largely due to the game being built on decade-old technology and potential concerns about cheaters from the PC version affecting console players.

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