GTA Online Won't Go Offline For GTA 6, As Long As There's Demand

Take-Two Interactive is committed to supporting legacy titles as long as there is player demand. Dive in to discover what the future holds for GTA Online.

GTA Online Might Survive After GTA 6’s Launch

With the upcoming release of GTA 6, fans are curious about the fate of GTA Online. While Rockstar Games hasn't provided a definitive answer, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, shed some light on the subject during an IGN interview on February 14, 2025.

Zelnick refrained from discussing specific titles but offered a general perspective that bodes well for GTA Online. "I'm going to speak theoretically only because I'm not going to talk about a particular project when an announcement hasn't been made," Zelnick explained. "But generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles."

He illustrated this point with the example of NBA 2K Online, launched in China in 2012, followed by a sequel in 2017. Despite the sequel's release, Zelnick noted, "We did not sunset Online 1," due to the significant audience both games maintained in China. He further emphasized, "So we've shown a willingness to support legacy titles when a community wants to be engaged with them."

Given these statements, it's plausible that Rockstar and Take-Two will continue to support GTA Online as long as players remain engaged, even after GTA 6 hits the market. With GTA Online being a lucrative venture for over a decade, it would be unwise to abandon such a successful and profitable game.

Rockstar Games May Create a Platform like Roblox and Fortnite for GTA 6

In addition to the ongoing support for GTA Online, Rockstar is reportedly developing a similar online component for GTA 6, but with a twist—user-generated content (UGC). According to a Digiday report on February 17, 2025, this new feature will position GTA 6’s online version in the same league as Roblox and Fortnite.

The report states, "Rockstar Games has been in discussions with top Roblox and Fortnite creators, as well as dedicated GTA content creators, about the potential to create custom experiences inside the upcoming game." This initiative aims to allow players to customize the game's assets and environment, enabling the creation of unique visual sandbox experiences, a hallmark of UGC.

By integrating UGC, GTA 6 could attract a broader audience through content creators and modders. This move not only increases the game's visibility but also opens new revenue streams for Rockstar and Take-Two through virtual item sales and revenue-sharing programs. Although Digiday reached out to Rockstar Games for a comment, the company has yet to respond.

Despite being a 14-year-old game, GTA 5 and its online counterpart continue to be the third most-watched game on Twitch. With plans to incorporate modders and content creators into GTA 6's online version, the game is poised to generate significant buzz across various platforms.