Grand Theft Auto 6 isn’t out yet, but fans are already discussing their launch strategies. PlayStation 5 Pro enthusiasts are excited about its performance on the console, while GTA 6 Online remains uncertain, particularly for those who enjoy GTA Online in its current form.
On X, fans are talking about the leaked release date for GTA 6 Online, and opinions vary. Considering the rollout of Grand Theft Auto 5‘s online mode, a significantly different approach is expected this time. Rockstar appears to be developing something substantial if these rumors hold true.
GTA 6 Online’s Leaked Release Date Could Be Good News
We Could Get It Sooner Than Expected
According to leaker TheGhostOfHope, GTA 6 Online is expected to launch “within a month after the game’s release.” Setting aside skepticism for a moment, this would represent a significant strategic shift. For context, the highly successful Grand Theft Auto Online debuted on October 1, 2013, about a month after GTA 5. Despite one major update being postponed until 2015, the game has consistently thrived since then, engaging millions of GTA fans in an ongoing live service experience.
Fans believe this would be exciting as well: “They did this with 5, so I expected many others would too. They want players to enjoy the campaign, and if they launch online on day one, a large portion of players may skip it. This is similar to how COD released the campaign early in my opinion.”
Others think this scenario is plausible: “Wasn’t that the same situation with GTA V? The timelines may not align perfectly, which isn’t unusual for Rockstar and GTA.” Another user concurs: “This could be feasible since they earn significant revenue from online. It seems logical to delay the main title as they did and keep the timeline for online and console consistent with the original.”
Not Every GTA 6 Fan Is Convinced
It Could Also Get Delayed
Some fans doubt that the leak will materialize at all: “That would be great but during Christmas holidays? Seems risky if any bugs arise. I would wager on three months post-release. New year, fresh team back from holidays, time to focus solely on Online and get it ready. Time will tell.”
No matter when Grand Theft Auto 6 Online launches, it’s bound to be monumental. Rockstar has mastered their marketing and hype cycle by now, and any week or month now, we can expect more details about what lies ahead.
