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.

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

Take-Two's Commitment to Ongoing Support

The fate of GTA Online following GTA 6's release is a question on many fans' minds. While Rockstar Games hasn't made an official statement, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick offered reassurance during a February 14, 2025 IGN interview.

Zelnick, while declining to comment on specific projects before official announcements, provided a telling analogy. He emphasized Take-Two's policy of continued support for titles maintaining a strong player base. He cited the continued success of NBA 2K Online in China, where both the original and its sequel coexist without one replacing the other, highlighting their dedication to supporting legacy titles with active communities.

This suggests a strong likelihood of GTA Online's continued operation alongside GTA 6, fueled by its enduring popularity and significant revenue generation over more than a decade. Abandoning such a profitable and long-lived game would be a strategic misstep.

GTA 6 Online: A Roblox/Fortnite-Style Platform?

Reports from Digiday (February 17, 2025) indicate Rockstar is developing a GTA 6 online experience incorporating user-generated content (UGC), mirroring the success of platforms like Roblox and Fortnite.

Digiday's report highlights Rockstar's engagement with prominent creators from Roblox and Fortnite, and the GTA community, to explore the potential for custom in-game 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 strategy offers additional revenue streams through virtual item sales and revenue-sharing programs. While Rockstar has yet to officially respond to Digiday's inquiries, the potential benefits are substantial.

Even after 14 years, GTA 5 and GTA Online remain a Twitch powerhouse. The integration of modders and content creators into GTA 6's online component promises to generate significant excitement across multiple platforms.