Veteran gaming journalist Jason Schreier stated that players should not expect Rockstar Games or Take-Two to reveal details about GTA 6's online mode "in the near future."
Although news about Grand Theft Auto VI has been circulating for years, we still know little about the core differences between this installment and its predecessors. This situation will change in a few weeks—the extended gameplay showcase for GTA 6 will premiere on Netflix in late August.
Based on available information, this extended GTA 6 showcase will be a major gameplay reveal event, disclosing all core information about the game. Many players hope to see content related to the online mode, but reliable insiders have dashed these hopes, hinting that there will be no related news at least within this year.
Yesterday, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier released a video on his personal YouTube channel, detailing his conversations with Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick regarding GTA 6. The video revealed some highlights of the game, but focused primarily on sales expectations—Zelnick told Schreier that pre-orders for the game had "significantly" exceeded expectations.
Admittedly, GTA 6's single-player mode is destined to be a huge success, becoming one of the most significant games in history. However, the true driver of sustained revenue will be its online mode, which aims to rival GTA Online. Schreier also mentioned this point in his video, noting that current sales projections apply only to the game's single-player content.
Schreier stated that Rockstar Games has not mentioned GTA Online for GTA 6 at all, and there are no plans to announce it "in the near future." This makes it difficult for outsiders to gauge Take-Two's expectations for this service. However, considering that GTA Online, which has been operating for over a decade, still generates considerable annual revenue, Schreier described the commercial potential of GTA 6's online mode as "immeasurable."
Therefore, if you are expecting news about GTA 6's online mode during this extended showcase, it is best to significantly lower your expectations. It is reported that GTA 6's online mode will not be officially mentioned until long after the base game's release, meaning players will have to wait until at least 2027 to see related content.