GTA 6 almost certainly has an online multiplayer future, but Rockstar has not detailed it yet. Given how central GTA Online has been to the series, a successor is widely expected. Here is what is reasonable to expect, and what is still guesswork.
Key Takeaways
- Rockstar has not detailed a GTA 6 online or multiplayer mode.
- A successor to GTA Online is widely expected, given how big GTA Online became.
- Modes, progression and launch timing are speculation until Rockstar confirms them.
- GTA 6 still has a full single player campaign with Jason and Lucia.
Will GTA 6 have an online mode?
Expect one, but treat it as expectation. Rockstar has not confirmed a multiplayer mode for GTA 6. GTA Online became one of the most successful live games of the last decade, so it would be a surprise if Rockstar did not build a successor. What that looks like is the open question. The confirmed part of GTA 6 today is the single player story, which we cover in our Jason and Lucia deep dive.
What a GTA Online successor could include
This is speculation based on where GTA Online ended up. Reasonable expectations include a persistent shared world, co-op activities, properties and businesses to build, and regular content updates after launch. None of this is confirmed for GTA 6, so read it as the direction the series has been heading, not a feature list.
Will GTA 6 Online launch with the game?
Unknown. GTA 5’s online mode launched a couple of weeks after the single player game and expanded for years. Rockstar could follow a similar staggered rollout, but it has not said. We track every confirmed detail on our release date page.
Single player still matters
Whatever happens online, GTA 6 has a story-driven single player campaign with two leads. If you are new to the series, our beginner tips guide is a good place to start, and the short version of everything lives in our GTA 6 FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will GTA 6 have multiplayer?
Rockstar has not confirmed it, but a successor to GTA Online is widely expected given the mode’s success.
Is there a GTA 6 Online?
Nothing has been announced or named. Expect Rockstar to address online closer to or after launch.
Does GTA 6 have single player?
Yes. GTA 6 has a full single player campaign starring Jason and Lucia.
When will GTA 6 Online launch?
Unknown. GTA 5’s online mode arrived shortly after launch, but Rockstar has not detailed GTA 6’s plans.