A source claims that the new free game on the Epic Games Store is none other than GTA 5 Online. What is behind this?
This is new: The website Gamepressure.com reports that they learned from a “reliable source” about the next free game on the Epic Games Store.
Who this source is has not been revealed. It is only stated that it is an “anonymous but very well-informed source.”
Update #2 from May 14: Now it is official: GTA 5 Online is now free on the Epic Games Store – but only for a short time.
Update from May 14: In a tweet that has since been deleted, Epic Games apparently confirmed GTA 5 as a free title on the Epic Games Store. The advertisement was recorded by the YouTube channel Lowyat TV.
With this advertisement, it seems very likely that GTA 5 can be downloaded for free on the Epic Games Store starting today.
To ensure you are perfectly prepared for your new adventures in GTA Online, we will show you 5 things you should definitely try as a beginner in multiplayer.
Next is the original announcement from May 13.
How long is the offer supposed to last? Allegedly, the free deal on the Epic Games Store is supposed to run for a week. From May 14, 2020 to May 21, 2020.
What does it include? The deal is said to be the full version of Grand Theft Auto 5. According to the report, it is the premium version. This comes with the offline game as well as access to the online mode.
With the Premium Edition, you get weapons, vehicles, and more worth 9,000,000 GTA$. Additionally, there is another million GTA dollars in cash for the online mode as a gift.
GTA 5 Online Free – Can it be?
This speaks in favor: GTA 5 was part of the Xbox Game Pass until just a few days ago. It’s quite possible that Rockstar Games wants to expand its community further and seizes this opportunity in the Epic Games Store.
Games that you can download for free regularly rotate in the Epic Games Store.
Grand Theft Auto 5 currently costs €29.99 on Steam, but is often available for half price, around €15, during sales.
By giving away the game, you may lose revenue from direct sales, but you also get more players on board who may potentially make use of microtransactions in the online mode.
This speaks against: Always be cautious with anonymous insider reports. You never know if it’s all true. Since no reputable leaker has come forward who has stumbled upon something during data mining, we regard the anonymous source with caution.
Whether this insider report ultimately proves to be true, we will see tomorrow, on May 14, 2020. Then Epic Games will release a new free game in the store.
You need to know about GTA 5
New to the game? If you are starting fresh in GTA 5 Online through the free offer, we will provide you with the most important tips and assistance for it. A lot has changed in the game since its release.
- These 11 tips for beginners will lead you to success in GTA Online
- The 5 best vehicles for beginners in GTA Online
- For whom is GTA Online still worth it in 2020?
Once you have mastered the basics and settled into the online world, follow our money guide to build your empire. 12 ways to quickly earn a lot of money in GTA Online 2020.
With all these tips, you should have no problems in the online world. But don’t neglect the single player of GTA 5. Here, several hours of story and many missions await you, where you control protagonists Michael, Franklin, and Trevor in the craziest situations.
