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 longevity of GTA Online and its potential evolution.
Many players are questioning GTA Online's fate following GTA 6's release. While Rockstar Games hasn't offered a definitive answer, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick provided encouraging insights during a February 14, 2025 IGN interview.
Zelnick, while declining to comment on specific projects before official announcements, emphasized Take-Two's dedication to supporting titles with active player bases. He used the example of NBA 2K Online in China, where both the original and its sequel continue to thrive without the older version being discontinued, highlighting their commitment to maintaining legacy titles with strong community engagement.
This suggests a strong likelihood of GTA Online's continued operation, even after GTA 6's launch, fueled by its substantial player base and considerable financial success over the past decade.
Reports from Digiday (February 17, 2025) indicate Rockstar is developing a GTA 6 online experience incorporating user-generated content (UGC), mirroring the models of Roblox and Fortnite.
Digiday's report details Rockstar's engagement with prominent Roblox, Fortnite, and GTA content creators to explore custom experience development within GTA 6. This UGC focus would allow players to modify game assets and environments, creating unique gameplay experiences.
This approach promises increased exposure through content creators and modders, while also generating additional revenue through virtual item sales and revenue-sharing programs. While Rockstar hasn't yet responded to Digiday's inquiries, the potential is significant.
GTA 5 and GTA Online's continued popularity, ranking third on Twitch despite being a 14-year-old game, underscores the potential for GTA 6's online component to generate considerable excitement and engagement across multiple platforms, particularly with the planned integration of user-created content.