GTA 6 Delayed, GTA 5 Free on PS Plus: What Indian Gamers Should Know

According to reports, Rockstar Games had to delay the much-awaited Grand Theft Auto 6 release to November 2026. The studio is said to be taking advantage of the added time to upscale graphics to next-generation, comprehend the plot better, and in general performance-wise, launch a game that has been polished to the core. Now, the fans will have to wait a whole extra year before they can get to experience the new installment in the Grand Theft Auto series.

Delays are a part of the game development process at Rockstar and today’s announcement only reaffirms that. The developer is well-known for its high-quality games and extravagant game launch events so they can afford to take their time. Insiders from the industry say that the extra time being allotted to the project is to ensure that the game is even better than expected and to let the players really get immersed in it from the very start.

Not only is the waiting annoying for those who follow the GTA 6 case closely, but it might also be more or less a temporary distress to gamers. GTA 5 might very well be put up free of charge under the umbrella of Sony’s PS Plus membership next November. A leak coming from the well-known tipper Billbil Kun hints at the game being part of the free PS Plus game collection beginning from November 18, 2025. If that happens, then players will be able to go back to Los Santos without having to spend extra money.

In India, the prices for PS Plus subscriptions begin at Rs 749 a month for the Extra plan. Rs 849 a month for the Deluxe plan allows access to a broader selection of premium titles. The stated action might be a money-saving trick for domestic gamers to have the pleasure of passing through Rockstar’s classic open-world game until the arrival of the GTA 6 title.

On the other hand, in the meantime, the Xbox company has announced the extension of its Cloud Gaming service to India. The service enables people to play Xbox games on their PCs, phones, or smart TVs by streaming without the need to buy a console. One can play games only if he/she has an active Game Pass subscription along with the provision of a goodquality internet connection. This makes it possible for the players to have a console-quality gaming experience on their current devices, using Xbox controllers along with fast broadband.

The postponement of GTA 6 might be a letdown for Indian gamers; however, the possibility of GTA 5 being offered at no cost on PS Plus along with the rising trend of cloud gaming, has opened new channels to access popular games. The signs indicate that the Indian gaming market is still growing and providing players with a variety of options to experience the best games at the lowest hardware cost.