With the announcement of *Grand Theft Auto 6* (GTA 6) and its slated release in the fall of 2025, a significant question looms over the future of *GTA Online*, Rockstar’s immensely successful live service game. Launched over a decade ago, *GTA Online* continues to attract players and generate substantial revenue, influencing Rockstar's decision to focus on this live service rather than story-based DLCs for *Grand Theft Auto 5*. As GTA 6 approaches, the community is buzzing with speculation about what this means for the current *GTA Online*.

The expectation is that GTA 6 will come with a revamped version of *GTA Online*, possibly dubbed *GTA Online 2* or simply *GTA Online*. This raises concerns among existing players about the fate of their investments in the current game. Will their time, effort, and money be rendered obsolete with the new release? This uncertainty is prompting players to question the wisdom of continuing to invest in *GTA Online* in early 2025, with the new iteration potentially just months away.

During an interview with IGN, Take-Two's CEO, Strauss Zelnick, addressed these concerns. While he refrained from discussing specifics about any new *GTA Online*, Zelnick provided insights into Take-Two's strategy with *NBA 2K Online*. Launched in 2012, and followed by *NBA 2K Online 2* in 2017, both versions continue to be supported in the market. This precedent suggests that Rockstar may adopt a similar approach with *GTA Online*, continuing to support the original game if there's sustained player engagement.

Zelnick emphasized Take-Two's commitment to supporting their properties as long as there's a community interested in them. "We support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles," he stated, highlighting the company's willingness to maintain legacy titles alongside new releases. This could imply that even if *GTA Online 2* is launched, the original *GTA Online* might still be supported.

As GTA 6's release date draws nearer, much remains unknown. With only Trailer 1 and a release window available, the gaming community eagerly awaits more details. Meanwhile, players can reflect on Zelnick's comments and decide whether to continue investing in *GTA Online* or wait for what's next.