GTA Online's Future Secure: No Offline Plans

Take-Two Interactive's commitment to supporting legacy titles, as long as player interest remains high, ensures the future of GTA Online remains bright. Let's explore what this means.

GTA Online: A Post-GTA 6 Future?

Take-Two's Commitment to Ongoing Support

The question on many fans' minds: what happens to GTA Online after GTA 6 launches? While Rockstar Games hasn't offered a definitive answer, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick provided encouraging news in a February 14, 2025 IGN interview. While declining to comment on specific projects before official announcements, Zelnick used a powerful analogy: Take-Two supports titles with active player bases.

He highlighted the continued success of NBA 2K Online in China, where both the original and its sequel coexist, demonstrating a clear commitment to supporting legacy titles with thriving communities. This suggests GTA Online's fate hinges on continued player engagement. Given its decade-long success and significant revenue generation, shutting down GTA Online seems highly unlikely.

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

Adding another layer of excitement, a February 17, 2025 Digiday report suggests Rockstar is developing a GTA 6 online experience incorporating user-generated content (UGC), similar to Roblox and Fortnite. This involves collaborating with prominent creators from those platforms, and established GTA content creators, to build custom experiences within GTA 6.

This UGC focus could significantly broaden GTA 6's appeal, attracting a wider audience through player-created content. It also presents lucrative monetization opportunities for Rockstar and Take-Two through virtual item sales and revenue-sharing programs. While Rockstar hasn't responded to Digiday's inquiries, the potential is undeniable.

Even after 14 years, GTA 5 and GTA Online remain incredibly popular, consistently ranking among Twitch's most-watched games. The integration of user-generated content in GTA 6 online has the potential to further amplify its popularity and engagement across various platforms.