Fresh details have emerged from a trusted source concerning the potential launch timeline for the multiplayer mode of Grand Theft Auto 6. Rockstar Games has previously verified that when GTA 6
launches later this year, it will debut strictly as a single-player experience. Down the road, however, the title is widely anticipated to receive a next-generation evolution of GTA Online, following the massive success of the standalone multiplayer suite introduced alongside GTA 5. While Rockstar has kept official scheduling under wraps regarding when this updated multiplayer suite will debut, insider comments from someone closely connected to the developer’s inner circle have shed new light on the matter.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy let slip that the streaming titan has held continuous talks with Rockstar ahead of the rollout of GTA 6. Clancy noted that Twitch has actively guided Rockstar on optimizing creator partnerships for the upcoming blockbuster. More importantly, he dropped a hint about the online component, stating firmly that the multiplayer rollout is slated for 2027. Although Clancy did not elaborate further on the specifics of this upcoming online ecosystem, his remarks offer some of our very first concrete clues regarding the studio’s long-term roadmap.
“We’ve invested a considerable amount of time consulting with Rockstar on their rollout strategy, particularly regarding how they can effectively support our content creators,” Clancy remarked concerning the upcoming release. “You’re going to witness a massive viewership surge when GTA 6 debuts, followed by an even bigger spike next year once the multiplayer platform goes live.”
While this 2027 window should still be treated as unofficial for the time being, there is every reason to assume Clancy possesses direct insight into Rockstar’s pipeline. Considering how massive GTA Online has remained on Twitch for over a decade, key executives like Clancy are undoubtedly kept in the loop regarding future developments. Consequently, 2027 stands as a very credible target for the next iteration of the multiplayer suite, though timelines are always subject to revision.
An intriguing question that remains is whether the new GTA Online will debut prior to the game’s eventual personal computer adaptation. Although GTA 6 will initially be exclusive to current-generation consoles, Rockstar has made no secret of its intention to bring the title to PC eventually. It remains unconfirmed if a PC port will also materialize in 2027, but pairing its release alongside the new multiplayer rollout could prove to be a logical move for the publisher.
As for Grand Theft Auto 6 itself, the highly anticipated title is now roughly two months away from hitting store shelves on November 19, bringing its open-world action to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S hardware.
[H/T IGN]
