GTA Online in 2026: Still Supported After GTA 6?
Updated November 13, 2026
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GTA Online is still running in 2026, and GameSpot reported that Take-Two expects to keep supporting it after Grand Theft Auto VI releases on November 19, 2026. GTA 6 itself launches as a single-player experience, with no online mode announced. So for now, the existing GTA Online remains the place to play GTA with other people.
Is GTA Online still supported?
Yes. GameSpot reported that Take-Two has said it expects to continue supporting the current GTA Online after GTA 6 releases. No end date has been announced. Find the game on our GTA Online page.
Does GTA 6 replace GTA Online?
Not at launch. Rockstar calls GTA 6 a single-player experience launching on November 19, 2026, and no multiplayer mode is part of the launch. GTA 6 runs on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but there is nothing online in it to switch to yet.
When is GTA 6 getting online?
It has not been announced. There is no official date, name or detail for a GTA 6 online mode. Some outlets expect one in 2027, but that is speculation. Our GTA 6 online status page tracks what Rockstar has actually said.
GTA+ and GTA 6 pre-orders
Digital pre-orders of any GTA 6 edition on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store include one free month of GTA+. Microsoft says the month must be redeemed within 180 days, can be used once per account, and renews at the normal price unless cancelled. If you only want the free month, set a reminder to cancel before it renews.
GTA 5 is still selling
Separately, GTA V keeps selling. Push Square reported that Take-Two put GTA V at nearly 235 million units worldwide on its November 9, 2026 earnings call, up about 5 million from the prior quarter. GTA V has been released on PS3 and Xbox 360 (2013), PS4 and Xbox One (2014), PC (2015) and PS5 and Xbox Series X|S (2022), with a free GTA V Enhanced upgrade on PC in March 2025. See our Grand Theft Auto V page for more.
What to expect after November 19
- GTA 6 launches as a single-player game.
- GTA Online is expected to keep getting support, per Take-Two.
- Any GTA 6 online mode is still unannounced, with no date.
When Rockstar shares anything official about online play in GTA 6, it will show up on our GTA 6 hub.
FAQ
Is GTA Online shutting down when GTA 6 comes out?
No shutdown has been announced. GameSpot reported that Take-Two expects to continue supporting the current GTA Online after GTA 6 releases.
Is GTA Online part of GTA 6?
No. GTA 6 launches on November 19, 2026 as a single-player experience, and no online mode for it has been announced.
When will GTA 6 get an online mode?
There is no official date or detail. Outlet expectations of a 2027 arrival are speculation.
Do GTA 6 pre-orders include GTA+?
Digital pre-orders of any GTA 6 edition on PlayStation Store or Microsoft Store include one free month of GTA+, which renews at the normal price unless cancelled.
Sources
- Take-Two Reaffirms Its Support For GTA Online To Continue After GTA 6 Releases, GameSpot
- Pre-Order Grand Theft Auto VI on June 25, Rockstar Games Newswire
- GTA 6 Is a 'Single Player Experience', No Word on GTA Online at Launch, Push Square
- Grand Theft Auto VI Comes to XBOX One and XBOX Series X|S Through XBOX Cloud Gaming on November 19, Xbox Wire
- PSA: GTA 6 Does Not Have Online Multiplayer at Launch, Push Square
- Grand Theft Auto VI is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026, Rockstar Games Newswire
- Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal Second Quarter 2027 (Form 8-K exhibit), Take-Two Interactive (SEC filing)
- Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Load Begins on November 10, Rockstar Games Newswire
- Grand Theft Auto VI plays best on PS5 November 19, PlayStation Blog
- Grand Theft Auto V Release Dates and Exclusive Content Details for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, Rockstar Games Newswire
- GTA 5 PC Release Date Delayed Again, GameSpot
- Grand Theft Auto 5 dated for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with new details, VGC
- Free Upgrade for Grand Theft Auto V on PC Coming March 4, Rockstar Games Newswire
- GTA 6 Pre-Orders Outperform Even Take-Two's Expectations, GTA 5 Just Keeps on Selling, Push Square