GTA 5 and Red Dead 2 leave PS Plus two days before GTA 6
PlayStation Store notices reported by Push Square and PlayStation LifeStyle show both Rockstar games exiting the Game Catalog; no reason has been given.
GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 are scheduled to leave the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Game Catalog on November 17, 2026, two days before GTA 6 launches, according to PlayStation Store notices reported by Push Square, PlayStation LifeStyle and Notebookcheck. Neither Sony nor Rockstar has said why.
What's confirmed and what isn't
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| GTA V leaves the Extra/Premium catalog on Nov 17, 2026 | Reliable report (PS Store notice, several outlets) |
| Red Dead Redemption 2 leaves on the same date | Reliable report |
| Reason for the removal | Not stated by Sony or Rockstar |
| Link to GTA 6 (launch Nov 19, 2026) | Inference from timing |
| Total number of games leaving | Differs by outlet and region |
Who is affected
Only people playing through the subscription catalog. If you own either game, nothing changes. Subscribers who rely on the catalog will need to buy the games separately after November 17. We could not find a PlayStation Blog post, so check your PS Store listing for your region: some leaving titles are listed only on certain storefronts.
What it means for GTA 6 fans
Catalog removals are common and often tied to licensing windows, so the timing may be coincidence. Still, the games sit right next to the biggest launch in years; see our release date guide and the pre-load and file size guide if you are preparing storage. Rockstar's older games remain on sale.
FAQ
When do GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 leave PS Plus?
According to PlayStation Store notices reported by Push Square and PlayStation LifeStyle, on November 17, 2026, from the Extra and Premium Game Catalog.
Why are they leaving PS Plus?
Neither Sony nor Rockstar has given a reason. The timing, two days before GTA 6, is noticed by outlets, but a connection is not confirmed.
Will I lose my GTA V save or purchased copy?
Owned copies are not affected. Only access through the catalog subscription ends; check how saves work for your account before the date.
Sources
- Push Square — First PS Plus Extra Game Removal for November 2026 Confirmed (Oct 13, 2026)
- PlayStation LifeStyle — Games Leaving PS Plus in November 2026 Confirmed (Oct 19, 2026)
- Notebookcheck — Sony confirms one of PlayStation Plus Game Catalog's biggest games is leaving in November (Oct 20, 2026)
- AllKeyShop — Games leaving PlayStation Plus November 2026 including two Rockstar giants (Oct 20, 2026)
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