Grand Theft Auto Online required to play Grand Theft Auto V Story Mode

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Question: I purchased GTAV Story Mode but now I can’t play it. What can I do?

Answer: GTA Online is required to play GTAV Story Mode on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

If you purchased GTAV Story Mode while accessing GTA Online during a free trial campaign or as part of a subscription (such as GTA+, Game Pass, or PlayStation Plus), you will need to purchase GTA Online to resume access to your Story Mode progress.