Fact check: Do you need PS Plus to play GTA Online?

Regardless of whether players pay for GTA Online or get it for free, they will need PS Plus to play the game.

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On Playstation's game page for GTA Online it says that the free standalone version can be claimed only on PS5 console store. So its not free to claim for everyone from the

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GTA Online is free to keep indefinitely for PS5 players