After a recentearnings conference callat Take-Two Interactive, CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed the focus on single-player experiences at Rockstar Games, stating that they wish to continue the success ofGrand Theft Auto Vas the game has a “powerful single-player”.
In recent times, Rockstar has become well known for focusing more on online content than single-player content. Could that be about to change with the possible release ofGTA 6? And what does it mean forGTA 6: Online,if Rockstar is to be focusing on more single-player experiences. Back in 2020, there were even talks thatBully 2was cancelledto focus on content forRed Dead Redemption 2andGrand Theft Auto 6. Therefore, it can only be assumed that Rockstar and Take-Two would rather focus on the online elements of these games, as opposed to a single-player driven game such asBully 2.
Could Grand Theft Auto 6 Become More Single-Player Focused?
AlthoughGrand Theft Auto 5had a fantastic single-player campaign, any extra content was non-existent compared to its online counterpart. With every update forGTA: Onlinefans were left wondering if the singe-player would ever get the love it deserved.
During the earnings call, regarding talks of single-player games dying out Zelnick said:
“We didn’t believe that, I said specifically and publicly that we didn’t believe that, our labels don’t believe that”
(Thank you to GamesRadar for the transcript)
It’s clear that Take-Two strongly believes single-player games are here to stay. If this enthusiasm for story-driven experiences is to be believed, this could meanGTA 6receives the story content thatGTA 5never got.
What Does This Mean For GTA 6: Online?
Although Rockstar was once known for making riveting single-player games, with powerful story experiences in every game. The developers are now known for their ever-expanding online experiences, not only inGrand Theft AutobutRed Dead Redemptiontoo.
GTA: Onlinehas been a huge success for Rockstar and Take-Two, according toPlayerCounter,Grand Theft Auto 5still sits around 130,000 players. After 2020 wasGrand Theft Auto 5’smost successful year since its launch in 2013, it’s unlikely that Rockstar doesn’t supportGTA 6: Onlinein the same way.
SinceGrand Theft Auto 5launched in 2013, the online mode has been kept as a separate entity. This could mean that with the release ofGrand Theft Auto 6,GTA: Onlinecould simply receive a large expansion.
If Rockstar Games and Take-Two are looking to take a larger focus on single-player games, it’s unlikely thatGTA 6receives its own separate online mode.
When Will GTA 6 Release?
Rockstar has been extremely tight-lipped on the next instalment in the series, so no official date has been set yet. Although arecent job listing revealeda trailer forGTA 6could be coming soon.
