GTA 5 Account Transfer Guide (2023): How To Transfer PS4, Xbox One Saves To PS5 & Xbox Series X|S

Are you stuck playing GTA 5 on PS4 or Xbox One? Do you want to know how to transfer your GTA Online account and progress to next-gen PS5 or Xbox Series X|S? Good news! This guide will detail everything you need to know to do just that (and more) so you can enjoy a next-gen criminal experience!

With Rockstar Games' acclaimed title available on all systems, it's no surprise that you might want to transfer your GTA 5 account and saves to the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S next-gen consoles. Some perks include breathtaking visuals, better frames, a thriving community, and GTA weekly updates. So let's get to it!

Can I Migrate My GTA Online Account Between PS/Xbox?

GTA Online account transfers are exclusively available for console players. More specifically, only last-gen console players (Xbox One and PS4) can transfer their accounts to next-generation consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X|S).

As such, PS3 and Xbox 360 players cannot transfer to PS5 or Xbox Series X|S. To make things easier to understand, we've provided a table to indicate which console platforms are eligible for the GTA 5 account migration process.

Also, remember that GTA 5/Online account transfers do not include any unspent purchased GTA$. In addition, once the account transfer process is complete, your previous account will no longer be available on the old console.

How To Transfer GTA 5/Online Account between PS/Xbox

To transfer your GTA Online account, you must have a Social Club account linked with your PlayStation Network or Xbox Live account. In either case, verify that your console is linked to your Rockstar Games Social Club account. Then, follow these steps to migrate your GTA Online profile:

Landing Page

1. Load up GTA 5 and access the GTA Online option from the Landing Page.
2. On the Migrate Profile screen, select the platform account profile you want to migrate from.
3. Confirm your decision to migrate the selected profile.
4. Wait for the account migration process to complete. An alert screen will notify you when it successfully finishes.
5. After the migration, you will be taken to the Review Character screen.
6. Choose to either start a new character or continue with your existing one. If you opt for a new character, it will overwrite the existing character slot. If you continue with your existing character, you will enter GTA Online.

Pause Menu

Alternatively, if you decide not to migrate your profile during your initial entry into GTA Online on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S, you can do it at any point by following these steps:

1. Open the Pause Menu in GTA Online.
2. Select the Online option, then choose Migrate Profile.
3. Follow the same migration process mentioned above using the steps provided.

It's worth noting that the GTA 5 account transfer process is permanent, so ensure you want to proceed before initiating the transfer.

Can I Migrate My GTA 5 Story Saves To PS5 & Xbox Series X|S?

Yes, you can! To learn how to transfer your GTA 5 Story Saves from PS4 or Xbox One to PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, follow these step-by-step instructions for a smooth account migration process:

How To Upload GTA 5 Story Saves

• Sign-up or sign in to the Rockstar Games Social Club
• Under Settings, verify that your preferred console account is linked to your Rockstar Games Social Club account.
• Open GTA 5 on your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One.
• Go to the Pause Menu in-game.
• Choose "Game" and select "Upload Save Game."
• Sign in to the Rockstar Games Social Club.
• Select the Save Game and upload it.
• Confirm the selected Save Game on the resulting alert screen.
• Wait for the upload to complete.
• Once the Save Game finishes uploading, you will receive a message confirming its successful upload to the Rockstar Games Social Club.

Note: You can update the Save Game uploaded to the Rockstar Games Social Club multiple times, overwriting the previous upload each time until you download it.

How To Download GTA 5 Story Saves

Once GTA 5 is available on your selected console (PS5 or Xbox Series X|S), you can download your Story Mode Save Game by following these steps:

• Open GTA 5 on your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.
• Select the "Story" tab on the Landing Page.
• If prompted, sign into the Rockstar Games Social Club using the same account details as on your previous console.
• If Story Mode Save Games are available, an alert screen will ask you to confirm the selected Save Game.
• Wait for the download to complete.
• Once the Save Game finishes downloading, you will receive a message confirming its successful download to your console.
• You will then be brought directly into Story Mode.

You can also download the GTA 5 Story Saves from the in-game Pause Menu:

• Open GTA 5 on your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S.
• Open the Pause Menu in-game.
• Select "Game" and choose "Download Save Game."
• Sign in to the Rockstar Games Social Club with the same account details as on your previous console.
• Select the Save Game uploaded to your account.
• Confirm the selection on the resulting alert screen.
• Wait for the download to complete.
• Once the Save Game finishes downloading, you will receive a message confirming its successful download to your console.
• You will then be brought back into Story Mode.

And that's everything you need to know about how to migrate your GTA 5 account and Story Saves from PS4 and Xbox One to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. This guide was originally written by Daniel Borjas and subsequently reworked by Chadley Kemp. 

GTA 5 Account Transfer Guide (2023): How To Transfer PS4, Xbox One Saves To PS5 & Xbox Series X|S FAQ

Can I transfer my GTA Online account from Xbox One to PlayStation 5?

Yes, you can transfer your GTA Online account from Xbox One to PlayStation 5. Launch GTA 5 and select the GTA Online option from the Landing Page. Follow the prompts to complete the migration process.

Can I transfer my GTA 5 story saves from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S?

Yes, you can transfer your GTA 5 story saves from Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S. Follow the instructions provided to upload and download your story saves using the Rockstar Games Social Club.

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