How to Play GTA 5 on Android Devices With Steam Link or Xbox Game Pass (2024)

Grand Theft Auto 5 (also called GTA V) was launched in 2013 and is still among the most played games, thanks to its ever growing online mode called GTA Online. And while the game doesn't have a mobile version, it's actually possible to play on your Android phone if you want. The game first launched on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, then made its way to PC. It was also launched for the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. Now, GTA 5 will also be making its way to the latest generation of consoles, Xbox Series X/ Series S and the PlayStation 5. You can play GTA 5 on your phone by using a couple of different apps.

You can play GTA 5 on your Android device by using either Steam Link or Xbox Game Pass. Both come with some prerequisites though, such as owning the game on Steam, a desktop PC, having a reliable Internet connection, and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. With that in mind, here's how you can play GTA V on your Android device.

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Play GTA V on Android devices with Steam Link

  1. Download and sign-in to Steam on your desktop PC.

  2. Download the free Steam Link app from Google Play store on your Android device.

  3. Launch the app and you should be greeted with the setup screen. Tap on Get Started.

  4. If you have a Steam controller or a third-party controller to use with your Android device, it can be paired with your phone or tablet. If not, you can play using touch controls. Tap on Use touch control to move forward if you don't have a paired controller.

  5. The app will scan available PCs running Steam and your PC should show up here.

  6. Tap on it and the app will show you a four-digit PIN that will have to be entered on your desktop Steam client.

  7. Enter the PIN on the pop-up that you get on Steam desktop client and hit OK.

  8. The Steam Link app will now connect to your desktop client and run a network test. Once done, tap OK.

  9. On the next screen, you should see a green check mark against your PC name as well as a green checkmark against Touch Controller.

  10. On this screen, tap on Start Playing.

  11. Steam Link app will give you remote access to your Steam desktop client with a D-pad and four buttons to navigate. Here you can browse all the games you own on Steam. By default, it shows you the games that are Remote Play Optimised.

  12. Search for GTA V and hit A. On the next screen select Play with the A button.

  13. You should now be able to play GTA V on your Android device.

Play GTA V on Android devices with Xbox Game Pass

GTA V came back to Game Passlast month and can be played on your Android phone or tablet. In order to play games using Xbox Game Pass, you'll only require an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, and a fast Internet connection. Some games will also require a controller, though others can be played with touch controls.

  1. Download the free Xbox Game Pass app from Google Play store.
  2. You will be asked to sign up or sign-in to the app. Use the same credentials you used for the Xbox Game Pass subscription.
  3. On the home screen, make sure you are on the Cloud tab.
  4. Search for GTA V and tap on Play.

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How to Play GTA 5 on Android Devices With Steam Link or Xbox Game Pass (2024)

FAQs

How to Play GTA 5 on Android Devices With Steam Link or Xbox Game Pass? ›

GTA V has been removed from Xbox Game Pass, but that doesn't mean it won't be back.

How do I play GTA 5 on Android using Steam Link? ›

How to play GTA V mobile via Steam Link
  1. Download the Steam Link app on Google Play or the App Store.
  2. Open both the Steam Link app and the Steam client on your PC.
  3. In the Steam PC client, go to the 'Steam' tab and hit 'settings'
  4. In the settings window, go to 'remote play' and tick the 'enable remote play' checkbox.
Mar 20, 2024

Can you play GTA 5 with Xbox Game Pass? ›

GTA V has been removed from Xbox Game Pass, but that doesn't mean it won't be back.

How to play GTA 5 on Steam? ›

The game will be added to your Steam library after purchase, and you can download and install it by clicking on the "Library" tab in the Steam client and selecting "Grand Theft Auto V" from your list of games.

Can you play GTA V on Steam Link? ›

The PC version of the game allows players to roam Los Santos in 4k at a framerate of 60 FPS or more. It is available on Steam, which allows players to play the entire game on their mobile devices via its Steam Link app. This article explains how to play GTA 5 via the Steam Link app without any hassle.

Does Steam Link let you play games on your phone? ›

It streams a game to your Android device, much like GeForce Now or Xbox Cloud Gaming, and relies on the quality of your wireless connection. As such, Steam Link is a great option for playing games remotely.

Is GTA 5 no longer on Game Pass? ›

While the game will no longer be part of the subscription service, interested players can still acquire GTA V through the Xbox store for permanent access in their personal libraries, unless it's removed from the platform entirely in the future.

Was GTA 5 removed from Game Pass? ›

On January 5, not only will GTA 5 said goodbye, but four other games, namely Garden Story, MotoGP 22, Persona 3 Portable, and Persona 4 Golden, also departed from Xbox Game Pass.

Did they take GTA 5 off cloud gaming? ›

Xbox Game Pass is removing GTA V from its subscription-based service. Both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S versions will be leaving soon.

What emulator can play GTA 5 on Android? ›

However, the mere fact that this iconic open-world game has finally been emulated successfully on mobile devices is a historic moment. The process was made possible with an emulator called Mobox. Players will also need Termux to run Wine Esync on non-rooted devices.

Does GTA 5 have Android version? ›

There is no GTA V edition is released on Android. So sadly you can't play GTA V on portable devices except Nintendo Switch.

Can I play GTA 5 online for free? ›

Playing GTA V online is free as long as you have purchased a copy of the game either from steam or from Rockstar themselves.

How to get GTA for free on Steam? ›

Its not possible to get gta v free on steam, but however rockstar might make gta v free to play game in the near future.

Can I open GTA 5 without Rockstar launcher? ›

But be careful, you need Epic Games Launcher and Rockstar Games Launcher, because you can run the game from Epic Games Launcher and Rockstar Games Launcher will run the game with cloud services. If you install the game and delete Epic Games Launcher, the game will be also deleted.

Can I play GTA 5 on Android using emulator? ›

GTA 5 can now be emulated on Android with a stable framerate

While the FPS may seem low by modern standards, it should be noted that Grand Theft Auto 5 on the PS3 and Xbox 360 ran at around 20-30 FPS when it came out in 2013.

How do I use Steam Link to play games? ›

  1. Log in to the Steam client on the computer with the installed game you wish to play.
  2. Now, Log into Steam on another computer or a supported device with Steam Link app installed.
  3. From there, you can launch and play the game remotely from the Steam Library.

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