Is GTA Online a paid service?

GTA Online, the multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V, is not a paid service in itself but it does require the base game to play. Players need to purchase Grand Theft Auto V to access GTA Online. There is no additional subscription fee required for GTA Online; however, players on consoles like Xbox and PlayStation might need to have their respective online memberships such as Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus to play any multiplayer games, including GTA Online. Additionally, while accessing the service doesn't require extra payment beyond the base game and console subscription where applicable, GTA Online does offer in-game purchases where players can spend real money to buy virtual currency, which can be used to acquire in-game items and upgrades.