Unfortunately this is the way of the world, look at every digital industry now. I remember being able to buy Adobe Suite for a flat price, now you need to pay monthly (£45+). Being realistic about the future of gaming, I think we all know nothing is going to change. It will just keep getting worse and worse as more kids buy into the hype and digital currencies.
I miss the 90's, I miss the GTA's that focused on the story and didn't even have Online.