Future Of GTA Online : What Will Happen To It After GTA 6

Desire to live in a world where chaos is considered staple food? Yeah, you heard me right, the only way to start your dream slice of life is to play GTA Online. While fans eagerly anticipate the release date of GTA 6, existing players from the online version speculate on the changes going to happen in GTA Online.

A breathtaking world, where you can plan a phenomenal heist, build an empire, and start different careers, either as a tycoon owner, criminal, police, or many more.

But will the existing data shift from GTA Online to the new GTA VI Online? Let’s unveil this speculation without any further delay!

What Really is GTA Online

Completed GTA V several times, but want to explore easter eggs, unique locations, and bizarre cameos, then GTA Online is your go-to. Developed by Rockstar North, GTA Online serves as a platform where players can build eccentric empires with their friends in a lobby of 30 players. You can even start your long-awaited harem in this GTA role-playing version. Undoubtedly, GTA Online is a blend of open-world sandbox, chaotic never-ending heists, and criminal-based empires. Even after a decade, this game is still loved by millions of fans in the community.

I still remember that time when Rockstar Games announced GTA Online shortly after the release of GTA 5, a standalone multiplayer game that allowed 16 players in a shared lobby (later that was increased to 30 players).

Right off the bat, let’s glance over the upcoming title GTA VI, which is all set to release on November 19, 2026. Fans around the globe speculate over GTA Online shifting towards the new meta.

Will GTA Online Get a Chance to Shine Along with GTA VI?

Reportedly, according to Strauss Zelnick (CEO of Take-Two Interactive), GTA Online might return to the screens after Grand Theft Auto VI, with stunning DLCs, and comical streams from players in the community.

Whether you are a corporate worker or a student, this might be the best time for you to shine on YouTube and other streaming platforms by showcasing your talent in chaotic heists. According to me, players might get their existing data in the newly developed GTA Online. Moreover, it’s not likely for Rockstar Games to completely shut down Online play after investing a whopping budget of $2 billion (according to leaks) in the 6th part, as it’s considered one of the most profitable ventures in the entire gaming industry.

As per the officials, the developers are enhancing features like GTA Plus subscription benefits for newcomers as well as for existing ones. Further, several mods are being invested in along with the new Cfx marketplace, which could boost the online play ecosystem along with GTA VI.

As we all know, Rockstar’s social club went under reconstruction, which might happen that this could help players in order to integrate or migrate their accounts in the near future.

What’s More for GTA Online Fans

However, Reddit experts are suggesting that GTA Online should start a new journey from scratch, so that newcomers in the RP community will get an amazing experience. According to ‘Spare Hamster’, a member from r/gtaonline, it’s naive to shift 5’s online progression to the upcoming online server (sorry to say, but it’s a baseless statement, as who would like to invest in shark cards from scratch? Definitely not me).

According to Court Documents filed in an employment feud between Rockstar Games and former employees, it was reported that GTA 6 Online could feature a 32-player lobby.

An underwhelming statement for many fans! While GTA V online served a lobby of 30 players, it’s not much of a significant upgrade from Rockstar. Just to give you a sigh of relief, it’s still not officially confirmed by Rockstar Games, as the testing still goes on.

Reliable sources like GameRoll and TheGameVerse from X speculate that GTA 6 developers are testing new features like :