Grand Theft Auto's subscription service, GTA+, has stayed pretty much the same since it launched, handing out monthly perks, deals, and entry to a bunch of classic Rockstar Games titles. But things might shift before long, and no, we're not just chatting about jacking up the price.
Clues from Steam's Backend Tweaks
Rockstar insider @videotechuk_ on X pointed out that Rockstar tweaked some stuff behind the scenes on Steam lately. These could pave the way for a fresh GTA+ tier, maybe linked to new stuff coming with the company's push into bigger modding options.
This info popped up through tweaks to the GTA+ bundle on SteamDB, that site that keeps tabs on Steam's database shifts. The change log listed updates hitting nine items in the bundle, mainly the extra games the sub unlocks. On its own, that doesn't scream big news, but the details got people talking.
The big standout? The Steam bundle name switched from the usual GTA+ label to something bland like Steam Sub 1456542. Yet, if you peek at the actual Steam store page, it's still just the one GTA+ choice, which only amps up the puzzle of what these hidden changes mean.
Ben figures this points to Rockstar gearing up for varied reward setups in GTA+, and he ties it straight to Project ROME, that unverified project Rockstar's supposedly cooking up.
What Project ROME Means and GTA+ Perks Today
Project ROME is basically a stubborn rumor floating around. Word is, it's Rockstar's take on a modding hub, maybe built to rival or swap out fan-made fixes like FiveM.
To get why a upgraded sub level could shake things up, it's worth recapping what GTA+ delivers right now. Subs get $500,000 dumped into their Grand Theft Auto Online account every month, plus hefty cuts and extras like entry to The Vinewood Club and a 15% break on Shark Cards.
On top of the gameplay goodies, GTA+ unlocks free plays of other Rockstar hits, like the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy - The Definitive Edition, some spin-offs, L.A. Noire, and Bully.
The chatter about hooking this to Project ROME gets extra juicy when you factor in Rockstar snapping up CFX.re a couple years ago and their fresh team-up with noPixel.
If Rockstar's really building ROME as their own modding and multiplayer setup, bundling it into a top-shelf sub tier adds up. Folks chasing official roleplay servers, beefed-up mod tools, or other bells and whistles from this setup might have to pony up for something beyond the standard GTA+.
So far, Rockstar hasn't dropped any official word. Those Steam backend shifts could mean something way off from the guesses, or just groundwork for stuff that's ages from going live.
Take-Two Interactive's next earnings chat could shed light if they touch on sub service ideas, but it'll be fun to watch—though everyone's mostly holding breath for Grand Theft Auto 6 scoops before its May 26, 2026 drop.