It has been seven years since the initial release ofGrand Theft Auto 5and the game has managed to keep fans entertained through its expansive world, fun game mechanics, and a stream of updates. For players who have been wanting to playthe critically acclaimedGrand Theft Autotitle, a mistimed tweet from the Epic Games Store suggests that the title will be freely available from the merchant soon.

The originalGrand Theft Autocame out in 1997 and as the series went on in it expanded its worlds, graphics, and gave players the ability to do an increasing amount. As a result, theGrand Theft Autoseries has been a key part of the developers, Rockstar Games, development and a lot of players look forward to the titles. Many fans had been excited byrumors thatGrand Theft Auto 5would be coming to the PCfor free and this now seems to be the case.

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Grand Theft Auto 5has sold consistently since its release, and this offer may encourage players who have avoided the title to explore the large world of the game. With that said, after selling over 110 million copies most players likely have some experience with the game. There is plenty to uncover for players who have not spent much time on the game and experienced gamers may be tempted to pick up the game yet again for its online experience as it introduces new mechanics and activities.

The latestGrand Theft Autogame has had a huge impact on the gaming industry and as a result, many players will be keen to pick up the title while it is free. The sizable game does not only offers hours of entertainment but theGrand Theft Auto 5community is still creating quality contentfor players to engage with and enjoy.

Grand Theft Auto 5is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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