India, April 28 -- A misleading claim has gone viral online, suggesting that GTA 5 is available for free download for a limited 48-hour window. However, this is not true. Rockstar Games has not made the full game free on any platform. Instead, the confusion comes from a limited-time GTA Online event linked to the LD Organics 420 celebration.

During this event, players can earn free in-game rewards, including clothing items, cash bonuses, and boosted mission payouts simply by logging in. The promotion is designed to reward active GTA Online players and has nothing to do with free access to the base game.

With GTA 6 still in development, GTA Online continues to receive seasonal updates to keep the community engaged.

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