PlayStation Plus subscribers will soon lose access to Grand Theft Auto 5, according to a notice received by users on Reddit. The message, dated November 15, states that the game will be removed from the Extra and Premium tiers on November 17. This date falls two days before the scheduled release of Grand Theft Auto 6 on November 19. The timing has prompted speculation that the removal is intended to encourage players to transition to the upcoming title.

The notice, posted by a user who shared a screenshot of the alert, includes a hyperlink to the official preorder page for GTA 6. It reads, “Whether you’ve yet to experience the tale of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor, or want to revisit it before Jason and Lucia’s Vice City story begins, now’s the time.” Sony’s wording suggests an effort to guide players toward the new release while acknowledging the legacy of the earlier game.

Grand Theft Auto 5 has previously appeared and disappeared from other subscription services, including Xbox Game Pass, where it was available intermittently over the past several years. As of the notice, it is no longer listed in the current PlayStation Plus catalog.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to launch on November 19, and its promotional trailer, released earlier this month, features new characters, locations, and gameplay elements. GameSpot previously published an analysis highlighting ten notable details from the trailer, including visual motifs and narrative hints. The release date remains unchanged in official statements from Rockstar Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment.