Looking to buy the biggest game of all time but want to save a bit of money? Well, if you have a willing friend in tow, you should look into how game share Grand Theft Auto 6 with another person on PS5 or Xbox Series X & S, allowing two people to play using a single digital purchase.
Game sharing works by letting another console access games purchased through your account. Both players can then use their own profiles, including for GTA Online, though it’s obviously not been confirmed for GTA 6’s version of it.
Here’s everything you need to know about game sharing GTA 6.
How To Game Share GTA 6 On PS5
- Sign into your PlayStation account on your friend’s PS5.
- Go to Settings → Users and Accounts → Other.
- Select Console Sharing and Offline Play.
- Choose Enable.
- Download GTA 6 from your game library.
- Have your friend switch back to their own PlayStation account.
Your friend should now be able to play GTA 6 using their own account, while you play on your own PS5 using the account that purchased the game.
Important: You can only enable Console Sharing and Offline Play on one PS5 at a time.
How To Game Share GTA 6 On Xbox Series X & S
- Sign into your Xbox account on your friend’s console.
- Open Settings → General → Personalisation → My home Xbox.
- Select Make this my home Xbox.
- Download GTA 6 from your owned games library.
- Have your friend switch to their own Xbox profile.
Your friend can then play your digital copy of GTA 6, while you play on your own console using your purchasing account.
Xbox limits how frequently you can change your Home Xbox, so avoid switching it unnecessarily.
Can You Both Play GTA 6 At The Same Time?
Yes, assuming GTA 6 follows the usual game-sharing rules, both players will be able to play GTA 6 at the same time, even with just one digital copy.
This works on both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with each person playing on their own console and account. You should even be able to play GTA Online together, provided you both have the necessary online subscriptions.
Game sharing GTA 6 is a pretty handy way to save some money, especially if you and a mate are both planning to pick it up at launch. Splitting the cost of one copy is obviously better than paying full price twice, but there are a few drawbacks. You’ll need to trust whoever you’re sharing with, and changing your primary console can cause issues with accessing your other games.
Game sharing works with pretty much every digital game on PS5 and Xbox, so GTA 6 should be no exception. It’s usually DLC where things get a bit confusing, as certain expansions, in-game currencies and pre-order bonuses can be tied to individual accounts. Fortnite, for instance. Still, it’s a decent way to make GTA 6 a bit more affordable.
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