Take-Two Interactive's commitment to supporting legacy titles, as long as player demand remains strong, offers a promising outlook for the future of GTA Online.
GTA Online's Post-GTA 6 Future
Take-Two's Commitment to Continued Support
Many fans are curious about GTA Online's fate following GTA 6's release. While Rockstar Games hasn't made an official announcement, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick provided encouraging news during a February 14, 2025, IGN interview. While declining to comment on specific projects before official announcements, Zelnick used the example of NBA 2K Online in China to illustrate Take-Two's approach. The continued success of both the original and its sequel demonstrates a clear willingness to support legacy titles with active player bases. He explicitly stated that Take-Two supports properties as long as players remain engaged.
This suggests that GTA Online's future hinges on continued player engagement. Given its decade-long success as a significant revenue generator, discontinuing it after GTA 6's launch would be a surprising and financially unwise decision.
A Roblox/Fortnite-Style Platform for GTA 6?
Adding to the excitement, a February 17, 2025, Digiday report suggests Rockstar is developing a similar online experience for GTA 6, but with a crucial twist: user-generated content (UGC). This would transform GTA 6's online component into a platform resembling Roblox and Fortnite, allowing players to significantly modify the game's assets and environment.
According to Digiday, Rockstar has been in discussions with prominent creators from Roblox and Fortnite, as well as established GTA content creators, to explore the potential for custom experiences within GTA 6. This UGC focus could broaden GTA 6's appeal, attracting a wider audience 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 implications are significant.
Despite being fourteen years old, GTA 5 and GTA Online remain incredibly popular, consistently ranking among the most-watched games on Twitch. The incorporation of user-generated content promises to further enhance engagement and generate significant buzz across various platforms.
