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 longevity of GTA Online and its potential evolution.

GTA Online's Post-GTA 6 Future

Take-Two's Continued Support for GTA Online

The fate of GTA Online following GTA 6's release is a question on many fans' minds. While Rockstar Games remains tight-lipped, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick offered reassuring comments during a February 14, 2025 IGN interview.

While declining to comment on specific projects before official announcements, Zelnick used the example of NBA 2K Online's continued success in China, even after a sequel's release, to illustrate Take-Two's approach. He emphasized their commitment to supporting games with active player bases. This suggests GTA Online's future depends on continued player engagement. Given its decade-long success and substantial revenue generation, discontinuing it would be a surprising move.

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 models of Roblox and Fortnite. This involves collaborations with prominent creators from those platforms and the GTA community to develop custom in-game experiences.

This UGC approach offers several advantages. It expands GTA 6's reach through content creators and modders, generating significant buzz across various platforms. Furthermore, it presents lucrative opportunities for Rockstar and Take-Two through revenue-sharing models on virtual item sales. While Rockstar hasn't officially responded to Digiday's inquiries, the potential benefits are substantial.

Even after 14 years, GTA 5 and GTA Online remain incredibly popular, consistently ranking among Twitch's most-watched games. The integration of user-created content in GTA 6 Online promises to further enhance its appeal and longevity.