In technical terms, there is no way to play GTA V for free. You have to buy the game to get in the action-packed adventures of Michael, Franklin and Trevor. However, there's no need to worry because the price of the game is quite reasonable, given it has been years since its initial release. Furthermore, there are instances where GTA V is added to the Xbox Game Pass library. If you happen to catch it during this period, and have a subscription, then you can play the game for free.