Grand Theft Auto VI is almost here and it’s one of the most hyped games of all time. Rockstar Games has given us a lot to look forward to, from the sprawling recreation of Vice City to the criminal adventures of Jason and Lucia. But there’s still one big question: What’s happening with GTA Online?
Well, we may have just received our first meaningful clue. As GTA 6’s November 19 release draws ever closer, new information on the PlayStation backend suggests that Rockstar has already prepared some multiplayer features for its highly anticipated title. Accordingly VideoCardzThe discovery comes from PlayStation Game Size, an account known for tracking changes to Sony’s PlayStation database.
PlayStation may have spilled Rockstar’s secret
The account shared three entries related to GTA 6, giving us a glimpse into what could ultimately become the game’s multiplayer experience. The references include joinSession, launchActivityAnd launchMultiplayerActivity. For the uninitiated, these are PlayStation activity identifiers that allow players to jump straight into specific activities or gaming sessions via the console’s interface.
So the appearance suggests that GTA 6 may already be prepared for multiplayer functionality via some integration. But when it comes to the more official side, Rockstar has remained quiet about its plans for an online component. When it comes to GTA 6, the company has marketed it primarily as a single-player experience, with no GTA Online successor officially announced.
Note that these references come from PlayStation’s backend metadata and therefore do not necessarily confirm that multiplayer mode will be completed, playable, or even available any time soon.
GTA Online could be a while away
Previous reports suggest that GTA 6’s multiplayer component could arrive sometime in 2027. Back in September, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy suggested that Rockstar would launch a multiplayer experience next year, but the developer has not yet confirmed that timeline.
In the past, the company has made the two releases separate. The original GTA 5 released on September 17, 2013, while GTA Online followed on October 1, giving players about two weeks to experience the single-player campaign before multiplayer arrived.
It remains unclear whether Rockstar will pursue a similar strategy this time. According to reports, the current PlayStation version of GTA 6 has version number 01.001.004. The pre-download is scheduled for November 10th. The game officially launches on November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. According to reports, the current PlayStation version of GTA 6 has version number 01.001.004. The pre-download is scheduled for November 10th. The game officially launches on November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
