Grand Theft Auto V: Region Locking

Last Updated: April 20, 2024

Question: Is Grand Theft Auto V region-locked or region-free?

Answer: Grand Theft Auto V's region-lock status depends on the platform.

• PlayStation 3 & PlayStation 4: GTAV is region-free.

• Xbox 360 and Xbox One: GTAV is region-free except in Japan. The non-Japanese version will work on all Xbox consoles (including Japanese consoles) while the Japanese version only work on Japanese Xbox consoles.

• PC: GTAV is region-locked in Brazil and CIS (including Russia).

Note: It is generally recommended that you buy and play games that are designated for your country to avoid potential problems with activation, gameplay, and/or DLC region-compatibility, such as with pre-order bonuses. For example, a North American PS3 GTAV disc (BLUS31156 code on spine of box), Japanese PS3 GTAV disc (BLJM61019 code on the spine of the box) or Asian PS3 disc (BLAS 50639 code on spine of box for Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan. BLKS20442 for Korea) will play on a European PlayStation®3 console. However, if you live in Europe (where the GTAV disc code is BLES01807) you will likely have a European PSN account that will not be able to redeem a US pre-order code, and will only be able to download Region 2 (European) DLC, incompatible with non-European discs. If you purchase and play games in your country you will avoid these issues.