Is GTA 5 still leaving Game Pass?

GTA 5’s Game Pass exit: the timing and what’s leaving

Grand Theft Auto 5 is set to exit Xbox Game Pass on April 15, continuing a pattern where major publishers cycle older blockbusters out of subscription libraries to make room for newer acquisitions.

The coverage frames this as part of the same removals batch that includes other titles on the catalog during that window, such as Ashen, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, and My Little Pony—among the games listed as leaving alongside GTA 5.

Why it matters: GTA 5 remains one of the highest-profile subscription “stickiness” draws. When it leaves, the immediate impact is twofold—players who were planning to jump in via the service lose their access, and the platform’s monthly value proposition can shift. For publishers, timed exits also tend to open doors for separate sales and storefront promotions.

For Xbox Game Pass subscribers, this also changes how you should plan playtime. If you want to finish a campaign, grind online progress, or explore roleplay communities, the calendar becomes crucial—especially since the excerpt doesn’t suggest GTA 5 will remain after the removal date.

It’s also relevant for the competitive landscape of subscription services: Game Pass and its rivals are constantly balancing what to keep versus what to rotate. High-demand titles like GTA 5 often anchor those decisions.

Bottom line: GTA 5’s access through Xbox Game Pass is scheduled to end on April 15, and it’s part of a wider set of removals that day, so subscribers looking to play (or revisit) the game should do so before the cutover.