The world is eagerly awaiting the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 next week. The hype for this game has been building over many years and many console generations, but there are still more questions left unanswered by Rockstar, primarily: when should fans expect the release of the highly anticipated online mode for Grand Theft Auto 6? But worry not, as a new report from Bloomberg might’ve accidentally leaked the release window for Grand Theft Auto Online.
Playing the Waiting Game
Back in August, Jason Schreier from Bloomberg reported that Rockstar had no plans to reveal details for Grand Theft Auto Online any time soon. A new Bloomberg Originals video titled “Why GTA 6 Took 13 Years and $1 Billion to Make” featured Schreier along with other Bloomberg reporters.
Within this video the narrator states “The game that ships in 2026 is not even its final form. The real long-term engine arrives a year later with multiplayer,” the narrator says. This would lead many to assume that Grand Theft Auto Online could launch sometime in late 2027, roughly a year after the base game’s release.
Patience is a Virtue
Hearing that Grand Theft Auto 6 Online may be releasing a whole year after the game’s initial launch is certainly news that no one wants to hear. But it is very important to note that Rockstar and Take-Two have yet to publicly comment on the online mode’s release window. This could also be a case where the narrator in the video accidentally spilled the beans or just made an educated guess. For now, it is strongly advised that you take any rumors or reports with a massive grain of salt, as video game development is very fluid and could change at a moment’s notice.
