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

Take-Two Interactive's commitment to supporting established titles with ongoing player engagement ensures the future of GTA Online remains bright. This article explores the game's potential longevity beyond the release of GTA 6.

GTA Online's Post-GTA 6 Future: A Look Ahead

Take-Two's Commitment to Player Engagement

Many players are curious about GTA Online's fate following the launch of GTA 6. While Rockstar Games hasn't offered a definitive answer, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick provided encouraging comments during a February 14, 2025 IGN interview.

Zelnick, while declining to comment on specific projects before official announcements, offered a relevant analogy. He emphasized Take-Two's dedication to supporting titles with active player bases. He cited the ongoing success of NBA 2K Online in China, where both the original and its sequel coexist, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining legacy titles.

This suggests a strong likelihood that GTA Online will continue to operate, even after GTA 6's release, provided player interest remains high. Given its decade-long success as a significant revenue generator, discontinuing it would be a questionable business decision.

A Roblox/Fortnite-Style Platform for GTA 6?

Reports from Digiday (February 17, 2025) indicate Rockstar is developing a similar online experience for GTA 6, incorporating user-generated content (UGC). This would align GTA 6's online mode with the popular models of Roblox and Fortnite.

Digiday's report highlights Rockstar's discussions with prominent creators from Roblox, Fortnite, and the GTA community regarding the integration of custom experiences. This UGC focus would allow players to modify game assets and environments, creating unique gameplay scenarios.

Beyond expanding GTA 6's reach through content creators and modders, this approach presents further monetization opportunities for Rockstar and Take-Two through virtual item sales and revenue-sharing programs. While Rockstar hasn't yet responded to Digiday's inquiries, the potential benefits are substantial.

GTA 5 and GTA Online's continued popularity, even after 14 years (ranking third on Twitch), underscores the potential for GTA 6's online component to generate significant excitement and engagement across various platforms. The inclusion of user-generated content promises to further amplify this effect.