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

GTA Online's Post-GTA 6 Future

Take-Two's Commitment to Player Engagement

The question of GTA Online's fate after GTA 6's release has been 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 to illustrate Take-Two's approach. The continued success of both the original and its 2017 sequel in China demonstrated their commitment to supporting legacy titles with active player bases. Zelnick emphasized their willingness to maintain support for games with dedicated communities.

This suggests GTA Online's continued operation is highly probable, contingent upon maintaining a strong player base, even after GTA 6 launches. Given its decade-long success as a significant revenue generator, discontinuing GTA Online would be a financially questionable decision.

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

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 component with the successful models of Roblox and Fortnite.

Digiday's reporting suggests Rockstar has engaged with prominent creators from Roblox, Fortnite, and the GTA community to explore the potential of custom in-game experiences. This UGC focus would enable players to modify game assets, environments, and even introduce their creations, fostering a unique and dynamic player-driven sandbox.

Beyond expanding GTA 6's reach through content creators and modders, this strategy presents further monetization opportunities through virtual item sales and revenue-sharing programs. While Rockstar hasn't yet responded to Digiday's inquiries, the potential for increased engagement and revenue is undeniable.

Even after 14 years, GTA 5 and GTA Online remain a Twitch powerhouse, consistently ranking among the top-viewed games. The integration of modders and content creators into GTA 6's online version promises to generate substantial buzz across various platforms.