Take-Two Boss Says It's 'Shown a Willingness to Support Legacy Titles' Amid Questions About the Future of GTA Online Post-GTA 6

The future of Grand Theft Auto Online (GTA Online) is a burning question on the minds of many players, especially with Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) on the horizon. With GTA 6's anticipated release in Fall 2025, concerns are mounting about the fate of their investments—time, effort, and money—in the current GTA Online. Will a new iteration render the original obsolete?

GTA Online's remarkable longevity and profitability have significantly influenced Rockstar's decisions, prioritizing live service updates over story DLC for GTA 5. This has, understandably, caused some fan frustration. However, the looming question remains: what will happen to the current GTA Online when GTA 6 launches? Will it be replaced by a "GTA Online 2," or will it continue alongside its successor? Players are understandably hesitant to invest further in the current version, fearing their progress might be abandoned.

This uncertainty prompted IGN to question Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick. His response, while not directly addressing a new GTA Online (as it's yet to be officially announced), offers valuable insight by drawing a parallel with NBA 2K Online.

Zelnick highlighted the continued support for both NBA 2K Online (launched in 2012) and its sequel (NBA 2K Online 2, released in 2017). Both versions coexisted, ensuring players weren't left behind. He stated, "Generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles." This suggests that if a GTA Online 2 emerges, the original GTA Online might not be immediately discontinued. Continued player engagement could mean continued support for the original.

However, significant details about GTA 6 remain undisclosed. With a Fall 2025 release window, potentially after Borderlands 4's September launch, Rockstar will likely need to provide more information soon. Until then, the fate of GTA Online remains a question mark, though Zelnick's comments offer a glimmer of hope for those invested in the current game.