Take-Two Boss Says It's 'Shown a Willingness to Support Legacy Titles' Amid Questions About the Future of GTA Online Post-GTA 6

The impending release of Grand Theft Auto 6 has left many GTA Online players wondering about the future of their beloved live service. With GTA 6's fall 2025 release date approaching, the question of whether their investment of time and money will be rendered obsolete by a potential "GTA Online 2" looms large. This uncertainty prompts a crucial question: why invest now, when a new iteration might be just months away?

GTA Online's enduring popularity and profitability have arguably influenced Rockstar's decision to prioritize it over story DLC for Grand Theft Auto 5, a choice that hasn't pleased all fans. However, the concern over a potential clean break with the current GTA Online is now paramount.

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick, in a recent interview, offered insight by drawing a parallel to NBA 2K Online. NBA 2K Online, launched in 2012, saw a sequel (NBA 2K Online 2) released in 2017. Importantly, both versions were maintained concurrently, ensuring continued support for players of the original.

Zelnick stated, “Generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles. As an example, we launched NBA 2K Online…and then we launched NBA 2K Online 2…We did not sunset Online 1. They both are still in the market…we have this massive audience. So we've shown a willingness to support legacy titles when a community wants to be engaged with them.”

This suggests that a potential GTA Online 2 might not replace the original. Continued player engagement with the current GTA Online could mean continued support from Rockstar.

While much remains unknown about GTA 6, Rockstar will need to unveil more details soon, especially given the fall 2025 release window. The future of GTA Online remains uncertain, but Zelnick's comments offer a glimmer of hope for those invested in the current game.