Take-Two Boss Says It's 'Shown a Willingness to Support Legacy Titles' Amid Questions About the Future of GTA Online Post-GTA 6

The Future of GTA Online After GTA 6's Release: What We Know

The impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) in Fall 2025 has left many GTA Online players wondering about the fate of their beloved live service game. With GTA 6 expected to introduce a new and potentially improved GTA Online (perhaps even GTA Online 2), concerns are rising about the future of their existing progress, investments, and overall experience.

GTA Online's enduring popularity and profitability have significantly influenced Rockstar's decisions, prioritizing the live service over story DLC for GTA 5. However, the question remains: will the release of GTA 6 lead to a complete shutdown of the original GTA Online, leaving players' investments obsolete?

This question was posed to Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick. While he avoided specifics about any new GTA Online iteration, his comments regarding the company's handling of NBA 2K Online offer valuable insight.

NBA 2K Online, launched in 2012, and its successor, NBA 2K Online 2, released in 2017, both continue to operate concurrently. This demonstrates Take-Two's willingness to maintain legacy titles alongside newer versions, ensuring continued support for existing player bases.

Zelnick stated, "Generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles. We've shown a willingness to support legacy titles when a community wants to be engaged with them." This suggests that the launch of a potential GTA Online 2 wouldn't necessarily mean the end of the original GTA Online. Continued player engagement will likely dictate Rockstar's support for the original game.

However, much about GTA 6 remains unknown. With only a trailer and a release window confirmed, Rockstar needs to provide more information soon, especially given the anticipated Fall 2025 release, potentially following Borderlands 4's September launch.

Until then, the uncertainty persists. Will you continue playing GTA Online after GTA 6's release?

Will You Continue to Play GTA Online When GTA 6 Comes Out?

Yes! I'm happy with the original GTA OnlineNo! Time to move on to whatever's nextIt depends (tell us why in the comments!)AnswerSee Results