How do I play GTA V on mobile? Millions still dive into this open-world epic every day, but can you take GTA V on the go? While there's no official GTA V mobile port just yet, our guide walks you through a few clever workarounds to enjoy Rockstar's modern classic wherever you are.
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Here's how to play GTA V mobile.
How do I play GTA V on mobile?
The easiest way to play GTA V on mobile is through Xbox Cloud Streaming. With an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, you can stream the game straight to your iPhone or Android device. Just pair a phone controller for a smooth, console-like experience on the go.
How do I use Steam Link to play GTA V on mobile?
You can also stream GTA V using Steam Link, available on both Android and iOS. To make it work, you'll need the game installed on your Steam-enabled PC and the official Steam Link app on your phone. Just a heads-up, there's no official mobile port of GTA V, so don't fall for shady sites selling 'mobile versions' no matter how cheap they look.
The good news is that you don't need one of the best gaming phones out either. In fact, most medium- to high-range mobiles can run GTA V through this method with no technical issues. Keep in mind that you require a fast and stable internet connection with low ping to run the game smoothly on your phone, otherwise, you'll be running into some pretty severe latency issues.
Of course, before you purchase a copy of GTA V on Steam, you should make sure that your PC can handle it. Check out the GTA V system requirements and test whether your PC can run it over on PC Game Benchmark. Then, after purchasing and installing GTA V on Steam, you need to create a GTA profile and run the game on your PC.
Once you've got all that set up, simply follow these steps to play GTA V on mobile:
- Download the Steam Link app on Google Play or the App Store
- Open the Steam client on your PC and the Steam Link app on your phone
- In the Steam PC client, go to the 'Steam' tab and hit 'settings'
- In the settings window, go to 'remote play' and tick the 'enable remote play' checkbox
- Hit the 'pair steam link' button below the list of devices
- The Steam Link app on your phone should scan for your PC, then provide a four-digit PIN
- Enter the PIN into the 'authorize device' textbox that pops up on your Steam PC client and hit 'ok'
- After that, your device's name should show up in the Steam PC client's remote play window
- Wait for your Steam Link app to test the network connection, then hit 'ok'
- Hit the 'start playing' button to access your Steam library on your phone
- Launch GTA V
And there you go! We also recommend that you use a controller when playing GTA V on mobile, as the touchscreen controls can be a bit cumbersome.
Is there a GTA V mobile port?
A GTA V mobile port doesn't exist right now, but it is possible that Rockstar Games could create a port in the future. Games like Death Stranding are getting their time to shine on mobile hardware. However, for now, GTA V still doesn't look like it will be getting an official mobile port any time soon as Rockstar Games is busy making GTA 6.
Although, if you own GTA V on Steam, you can play GTA V by using Steam Link to access it on your mobile device. You can check out the video and written instructions below to find out how, courtesy of YouTuber 'Android 9 Hacks'.
Is there a GTA V mobile APK?
There's no official GTA V mobile APK since Rockstar Games hasn't released the game for iOS or Android. Any sites claiming to offer a GTA V APK for mobile are likely pushing malicious files that could harm your device. It's best to avoid these entirely and wait for Rockstar to possibly release an official mobile version down the line.
Aside from this, it is common to see some players using an emulator on an Android tablet to run operating systems like Windows, but this can prove to be unstable, and often illegal if the software and game haven't been purchased. Again, we wouldn't recommend this.
That's all we've got on GTA V mobile for now. Of course, we'll be sure to keep you in the loop if Rockstar ever sets its sights on an official Grand Theft Auto V mobile port.
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