Rockstar's GTA Online to Stay Live Despite Demand for GTA 6

Take-Two Interactive's commitment to supporting established titles with ongoing player interest ensures the future of GTA Online remains bright. This article explores the game's prospects post-GTA 6 launch.

GTA Online's Post-GTA 6 Survival

Take-Two's Continued Support for GTA Online Hinges on Player Engagement

The fate of GTA Online following GTA 6's release is a question on many gamers' minds. While Rockstar Games hasn't offered a definitive answer, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick provided encouraging insights during a February 14, 2025 IGN interview.

While Zelnick declined to comment on specific titles before official announcements, he offered a relevant analogy. He explained that Take-Two's policy is to maintain support for games as long as they retain a significant player base. He cited the continued success of both NBA 2K Online and its sequel in China as an example of this commitment to legacy titles.

This suggests GTA Online's continued operation is highly probable, contingent upon sustained player engagement, even after GTA 6's launch. Given its decade-long success as a major revenue generator, abandoning GTA Online would be a financially unwise decision.

A Roblox/Fortnite-Style Platform for GTA 6's Online Mode?

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

Digiday's report suggests Rockstar has engaged with prominent creators from Roblox, Fortnite, and the GTA community to explore the integration of custom experiences. This UGC element would allow players to modify game assets, environments, and even add their own creations, resulting in a highly customizable and unique gameplay experience.

Beyond expanding GTA 6's reach through content creators and modders, this approach offers additional revenue streams 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 is undeniable.

Even after 14 years, GTA 5 and GTA Online remain remarkably popular, holding a top-three spot on Twitch. The planned incorporation of modders and content creators into GTA 6's online mode is poised to generate considerable excitement across various gaming platforms.