Grand Theft Auto VI is almost here, and it’s one of the most hyped games of all time. Rockstar Games has given us plenty to look forward to, from its sprawling recreation of Vice City to the criminal adventures of Jason and Lucia. But there’s still one big question… what happens to GTA Online?
Well, we might have just received our first meaningful clue. With GTA 6’s November 19 release fast approaching, new information discovered in PlayStation’s backend suggests that Rockstar has already prepared some multiplayer-related functionality for its highly anticipated title. According to VideoCardz, the discovery comes from PlayStation Game Size, an account known for tracking changes to Sony’s PlayStation database.
PlayStation might have spilt Rockstar’s secret
The account shared three entries associated with GTA 6, which offer us a glimpse into what could eventually become the game’s multiplayer experience. The references include joinSession, launchActivity, and launchMultiplayerActivity. For the uninitiated, these are PlayStation activity identifiers that can let players jump directly into specific activities or gaming sessions through the console’s interface.
So the appearance suggests GTA 6 may already have some integration prepared for multiplayer functionality. But on the more official side of things, Rockstar has remained quiet about its plans for an online component. When talking about GTA 6, the company has primarily marketed it as a single-player experience, with no formal announcement of a GTA Online successor.
Keep in mind that these references come from PlayStation’s backend metadata, so they don’t necessarily confirm that multiplayer is finished, playable, or even scheduled to arrive anytime soon.
GTA Online might still be a while away
Previous reports have suggested 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 yet to confirm that timeline.
In the past, the company has made the two releases separate from one another. The original GTA 5 launched on September 17, 2013, while GTA Online followed on October 1, giving players roughly two weeks to experience the single-player campaign before multiplayer arrived.
Whether Rockstar follows a similar strategy this time remains unclear. GTA 6’s current PlayStation build reportedly carries version number 01.001.004, with preloads scheduled to begin November 10. The game officially launches on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. GTA 6’s current PlayStation build reportedly carries version number 01.001.004, with preloads scheduled to begin November 10. The game officially launches on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.