The impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) in the fall of 2025 has sparked numerous questions among GTA Online players, particularly regarding the future of the current GTA Online. This live service, launched over a decade ago, remains a significant revenue generator for Rockstar, influencing their focus on it over story DLCs for Grand Theft Auto 5. However, with GTA 6 on the horizon, the community is concerned about the fate of their investments in the existing GTA Online, fearing a potential reset with the introduction of a new version, possibly dubbed GTA Online 2.
As GTA 6's release date approaches, players are pondering whether to continue investing time and money into the current GTA Online. This dilemma was addressed by Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, during an interview with IGN ahead of their third-quarter financial report. While Zelnick avoided specifics about any new GTA Online, he provided insights into Take-Two's approach with NBA 2K Online, a successful online basketball game in Asia.
NBA 2K Online, launched in 2012, was followed by NBA 2K Online 2 in 2017. Both versions continued to be supported, allowing players to remain engaged without feeling abandoned. Zelnick emphasized Take-Two's commitment to supporting their properties as long as there is an active community. He stated, "But generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles... We did not sunset Online 1. They both are still in the market and they serve consumers and they're alive and we have this massive audience."
This suggests that if there is a GTA Online 2, the original GTA Online might continue to be supported, contingent on community engagement. However, with much still unknown about GTA 6—beyond Trailer 1 and its release window—Rockstar will need to clarify these details soon, especially as other major titles like Borderlands 4 are set to launch in September 2025.
AnswerSee ResultsIn the meantime, you can explore Zelnick's thoughts on whether skipping a PC launch for GTA 6 would be a mistake, providing further insight into Take-Two's strategic decisions as the gaming landscape evolves.
