I bought my son GTA online for his Xbox and it won't allow him to play without subscribing. Mine is the home Xbox and he's been added to use the same subscription and never had issues before. What should I do?

It sounds like you're experiencing an issue with accessing GTA Online on your son's Xbox, despite being part of the same household and previously having no issues. Here are some steps you can take to resolve this:

1. Check Subscription Status:

   • Ensure that your Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription is active. GTA Online requires one of these subscriptions to play online on Xbox consoles13.

   • If you're using Xbox Game Pass Core, confirm it includes online multiplayer access.

2. Verify Home Xbox Settings:

   • Make sure your Xbox is set as the home Xbox for your account. This allows other users on the same console to share your subscription benefits.

   • Go to Settings > System > Console info and ensure it says "Home Xbox" under your account.

3. Log Out and Log Back In:

   • Sometimes, simply logging out of the Xbox account and logging back in can resolve connectivity issues8.

4. Check for Updates:

   • Ensure both the Xbox console and GTA Online are updated to the latest versions.

5. Contact Xbox Support:

   • If none of the above steps work, you might need to contact Xbox support for further assistance. They can help verify your subscription status and troubleshoot any account-related issues.

Remember, GTA Online does not require a separate purchase if you have GTA V, but it does require an active Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate subscription to play online13.