Take-Two Interactive has made it clear that they're committed to supporting their legacy titles as long as there's player demand. Dive deeper to uncover what this means for the future of GTA Online.
GTA Online Might Survive After GTA 6’s Launch
Take-Two Will Support GTA Online if There's Demand
With the highly anticipated release of GTA 6 on the horizon, many fans are curious about the fate of GTA Online. While Rockstar Games hasn't given a definitive answer, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, provided some reassurance during an IGN interview on February 14, 2025.
Zelnick didn't delve into specifics about any particular game but offered a promising general statement. "I'm going to speak theoretically only because I'm not going to talk about a particular project when an announcement hasn't been made," he explained. "But generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles."
He drew an analogy with NBA 2K Online, which launched in China in 2012 and saw a sequel in 2017. Despite the newer release, Zelnick noted that they "did not sunset Online 1," because both games retained substantial audiences. He further emphasized, "So we've shown a willingness to support legacy titles when a community wants to be engaged with them."
Given this perspective, it's likely that Rockstar and Take-Two will continue to support GTA Online as long as it remains popular, even after GTA 6 hits the market. After all, GTA Online has been a financial juggernaut for over a decade, making it unwise to abandon such a lucrative asset.
Rockstar Games May Create a Platform Like Roblox and Fortnite for GTA 6
In related news, Rockstar Games is reportedly planning to enhance GTA 6's online component with user-generated content (UGC), according to a Digiday report dated February 17, 2025. This move would position GTA 6's online mode in the same league as Roblox and Fortnite.
Digiday reports that "Rockstar Games has been in discussions with top Roblox and Fortnite creators, as well as dedicated GTA content creators, about the potential to create custom experiences inside the upcoming game." This would empower players to tweak the game’s assets and environments, and even introduce their own creations, crafting a truly unique sandbox experience.
By tapping into the community of content creators and modders, GTA 6's online version could reach a broader audience. Additionally, this strategy could prove lucrative for Rockstar and Take-Two through "virtual item sales or through revenue programs." While Digiday reached out to Rockstar Games for comment, the company has yet to respond.
Despite its age, GTA 5 and its online mode remain the third most-watched game on Twitch. Integrating modders and content creators into GTA 6's online experience is poised to generate significant buzz across various platforms, ensuring the franchise's continued relevance and success.
