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 Continued Support for GTA Online Hinges on Player Engagement

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

While declining to comment on specific projects before official announcements, Zelnick provided a telling analogy regarding GTA Online's future. He emphasized Take-Two's commitment to supporting titles with active player bases. He cited the continued success of NBA 2K Online in China, where both the original and its sequel coexist, demonstrating a clear willingness to maintain legacy titles when player demand persists.

This suggests GTA Online's continued operation is highly probable, contingent upon sustained player interest, even after GTA 6's release. The game's decade-long success as a significant revenue generator further strengthens the likelihood of its continued operation.

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

Reports from Digiday (February 17, 2025) indicate Rockstar is developing a GTA 6 online mode featuring user-generated content (UGC), mirroring the success of Roblox and Fortnite. This involves collaborations with prominent creators from those platforms, as well as established GTA content creators, to build custom experiences within the game.

This UGC approach promises expanded reach through content creators and modders, generating further buzz and revenue streams through virtual item sales and revenue-sharing programs. While Rockstar hasn't yet responded to Digiday's inquiries, the potential for increased engagement is undeniable.

GTA 5 and GTA Online's continued popularity, ranking third on Twitch despite being a 14-year-old title, underscores the potential for GTA 6's online component to maintain and even amplify this success through community-driven content.