Recently, images of the physical edition packaging for GTA 6 have circulated online. The back cover describes the game as a single-player experience, with no mention of online play, nor any indication of the PS Plus requirement common to multiplayer games or any GTA Online branding. Based on this, media outlets speculate that the online mode may not launch alongside the base game, but could be released later as a standalone product.
Although the packaging mentions online features, the relevant text is believed to refer to additional downloadable content included with higher-priced editions, which does not directly prove that the game will include an online mode at launch. Rockstar's previous promotional materials and the PlayStation Store page have also primarily highlighted single-player content, with no official introduction of the game's online component to date.
Related speculation suggests that Rockstar Games might adopt a strategy similar to Red Dead Online, releasing the online mode separately. However, the absence of multiplayer labeling on the physical packaging does not confirm this product strategy; even if the online component uses a separate client, it could still be offered free of charge to owners of the base game.
Currently, the only confirmed detail is that both the physical packaging and store descriptions emphasize single-player content. Rockstar Games has not yet officially announced the name, price, release date, or access requirements for the online mode.