With Grand Theft Auto 5 X/S leaving game pass January 5th, if I purchase the title, will I...

I'm having the exact same problem.

I have purchased a bundle with Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto Online and Grand Theft Auto V: Story Mode (Xbox Series X|S)

I've logged in on my Xbox Series X and it is downloading the normal version of Grand Theft Auto and not the Xbox Series X|S version.

I've deleted all data and it is still downloading the normal version. I've even logged in on XBOX online and tried installing remotely but still no joy.

It's important to know which game your friend bought.

I say this because there are currently three versions of the Series X/S game. Gta 5 Online, Gta 5 Series X/S and Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S).

If he has purchased Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S), which gives access to the game for Xbox One and Xbox Series S/X, he can play online with you as long as he downloads the Xbox One version, so you and he will have the same save and can play online.

If he is a Game Pass Ultimate subscriber he can download the game in the Xbox One version and play with you.

only games that are currently on Game Pass are available for cloud play, regardless of whether you own them, and as you noted grand theft auto left on January 5

Hi Savage. My name is Kyle and I'm an independent advisor.

As recently confirmed by Microsoft, Grand Theft Auto V left Game Pass on January 5th. If you reboot your console, the game will likely disappear from the Game Pass library.

To continue playing this game, you may purchase it from the Microsoft Store. Please reach back if you have further questions.

Thanks,
Kyle

Hi there!

What version of GTA V did you purchase, for Xbox One or for Xbox Series X/S?

Is this the version you're trying to install:

Xbox One version:
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/grand-theft-au...

Xbox Series X/S:
https://www.xbox.com/games/store/grand-theft-au...