Ethan Crossfield 
Rockstar has expanded the GTA+ Games Library with Grand Theft Auto 5’s Story Mode, giving subscribers access to one of the biggest titles in gaming without paying extra. The move matters now because it turns a monthly membership into a direct “play the campaign” option while GTA Online continues to receive updates and the community waits for what comes next after GTA 6.
What happened: GTA 5 Story Mode joins GTA+
Rockstar announced that the June GTA+ update adds Grand Theft Auto 5’s Story Mode to the subscription’s rotating catalog. Subscribers can now play the campaign at no additional cost as part of the $7.99-per-month GTA+ service.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is widely recognized as one of the top-grossing games ever made, and its typical retail price is cited as roughly $30 to $40 USD depending on platform. With it included in GTA+, GTA+ members effectively gain a major single-player entry point alongside their ongoing access to GTA Online.
The June update also introduces a new free vehicle: the Ocelot Stromberg, a hybrid option that can operate on both land and underwater. GTA+ members can claim the vehicle for free through July 13 by visiting the Vinewood Car Club in GTA Online.
Rockstar’s GTA+ library also already includes other notable Rockstar titles, and the new addition strengthens that lineup. The games listed as included with the subscription include Red Dead Redemption, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City – The Definitive Edition, Grand Theft Auto 3: The Definitive Edition, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, and Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (Mobile), in addition to Grand Theft Auto Online itself and GTA 5 (Story Mode).
Why it matters: GTA+ becomes a better deal for campaign players
GTA+ is built around GTA Online benefits, including monthly in-game credit deposits of $500,000, free vehicles, discounts, and cosmetic items. Members also receive perks such as exclusive taxi services and complimentary CEO and VIP abilities.
With GTA 5’s Story Mode now in the subscription library, GTA+ is no longer only a GTA Online-focused value proposition. It also gives players a straightforward reason to engage with the franchise outside of multiplayer—especially for those who want to revisit San Andreas or experience the campaign while Rockstar continues supporting GTA Online.
Rockstar also highlighted platform accessibility for PC (Enhanced) players, stating that GTA+ members on PC (Enhanced) can access GTA Online via the Games Library. The source also notes that a PC bundle including Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online is normally priced around $29.99, but GTA+ subscribers can access both without paying that additional bundle cost. Rockstar further pointed out that players can transfer Story Mode saves and GTA Online progress across supported platforms, which reduces friction for anyone switching where they play.
What to watch next: June perks and the road to GTA 6
Alongside the library update, Rockstar’s June GTA+ benefits include more than just access and the Stromberg. The member list for June 2026 includes items such as Teal/Purple Flip Chameleon Paint and Wheel Paint, a Feud Baseball Jersey, and Independence Day apparel (including jackets, pants, and a mask). It also features gameplay-related bonuses, including a 60% discount on Hangars and double rewards from Smuggler Sell Missions and Know Way Out, plus an increase to Hidden G’s Cache rewards.
This timing is notable because Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026. Until then, Rockstar will likely keep GTA Online’s content cadence moving—and GTA+ is now positioned as a way to enjoy both the multiplayer ecosystem and a major single-player campaign without an extra purchase.
For players deciding what to do next, GTA+ now offers a clear “campaign + online perks” path while the community counts down to the franchise’s next major chapter.
Practical takeaways for GTA+ members
- Check the GTA+ Games Library to start Grand Theft Auto 5’s Story Mode as part of your membership.
- Claim the Ocelot Stromberg at the Vinewood Car Club in GTA Online before July 13.
- Use GTA+ monthly benefits alongside campaign play—especially the listed discounts and double-reward events.
- If you play across multiple supported platforms, take advantage of save and progress transfer for Story Mode and GTA Online.
- If you’ve been away from GTA Online, the Stromberg and June bonuses are a strong reason to return while GTA 6 is still months out.
Expert View
From a player-value standpoint, adding GTA 5’s Story Mode is a smart pivot for GTA+: it broadens the subscription beyond GTA Online convenience and turns the service into a full “franchise access” package. For Rockstar, it also keeps attention anchored on its ecosystem during the long runway to GTA 6, when lulls between major releases can otherwise push players toward other games. The result is a tighter loop: campaign engagement feeds back into online participation, and GTA+ becomes the subscription layer that makes that loop feel optional—but hard to ignore.
