Take-Two Interactive is committed to supporting legacy titles as long as there is player demand. Dive deeper to understand the future prospects of GTA Online.
GTA Online Might Survive After GTA 6’s Launch
Take-Two Will Support GTA Online if There's Demand
Curious about the fate of GTA Online post-GTA 6 launch? While Rockstar Games hasn't provided a definitive answer, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, shared some encouraging insights during an IGN interview on February 14, 2025.
Zelnick refrained from discussing specific titles but offered a compelling analogy regarding GTA Online. "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," Zelnick explained. "But generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles."
He highlighted the example of NBA 2K Online, which was launched in China in 2012, followed by its sequel in 2017. Despite the sequel's release, Zelnick noted that they "did not sunset Online 1," as both games maintained significant player bases in China. 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 plausible that Rockstar and Take-Two might continue to support GTA Online as long as there's an active player base, even after GTA 6's launch. Moreover, GTA Online has been a lucrative venture for over a decade, making it unlikely for the company to abandon such a financially successful game.
Rockstar Games May Create a Platform like Roblox and Fortnite for GTA 6
In addition to GTA Online, Rockstar is reportedly developing a similar online experience for GTA 6, but with a twist: user-generated content (UGC), as reported by Digiday on February 17, 2025. This approach would align GTA 6's online version with platforms like Roblox and Fortnite.
According to Digiday, "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 enable players to modify the game's assets and environment, and even add their own, creating a unique visual sandbox experience, commonly known as UGC.
This strategy not only aims to expand GTA 6's reach through content creators and modders but also offers Rockstar and Take-Two an opportunity to generate additional revenue through "virtual item sales or through revenue programs." Digiday reached out to Rockstar Games for comment, but the company has yet to respond.
Despite being a 14-year-old game, GTA 5 and its online counterpart remain the third most-watched game on Twitch. By integrating modders and content creators into the GTA 6 online experience, the game is poised to generate significant buzz across various platforms.
