Twitch CEO has claimed that Grand Theft Auto VI Online will launch the year following the base game’s release. The statement suggests Rockstar Games plans to roll out the multiplayer component as a separate launch window rather than alongside the initial game.
This follows Rockstar’s approach with previous titles, where online modes debuted after the single-player experience became available to players. The timing would give the developer additional runway to polish the multiplayer experience before introducing it to the player base.
For players anticipating the base game’s arrival, this reveals the likely roadmap for when the full online experience becomes playable, helping set expectations for the extended launch window after the initial release.