The plan: Take-Two said at its September 17, 2026 shareholder meeting that it will continue to support GTA Online after GTA 6 launches. GTA 6 itself is a single-player title at launch.
What Take-Two said
According to a recorded statement shared on a gaming forum and reported by Notebookcheck, the company called GTA 6 a single-player release for November 2026 and said it will keep supporting GTA Online. It gave no date for an online mode in GTA 6.
Notebookcheck also corrected its own coverage: CEO Strauss Zelnick’s remarks about online play referred to GTA 5’s online mode, which he described as a robust business.
What this means if you play GTA Online today
- Your account, characters and progress stay in GTA 5.
- Expect updates to continue for now. Take-Two has not set an end date.
- You do not need to move to GTA 6 to keep playing.
What this means for GTA 6 Online
Keeping GTA Online alive gives Rockstar time before it launches another online mode. It also suggests the studio does not plan to replace the old game on day one. For more, read the GTA 6 Online release date guide.
Risks to watch
Support can change over time, and a company can reduce updates without shutting a game down. Follow Rockstar Newswire for announcements.
Frequently asked questions
Will GTA Online shut down?
Take-Two said it will keep supporting it after GTA 6 launches. No shutdown has been announced.
Can I transfer GTA Online progress to GTA 6?
Nothing has been announced about transfers.
Related GTA 6 guides
- GTA 6 Online Release Date: What Is Confirmed and What Is Rumor
- GTA 6 Multiplayer at Launch: Is There an Online Mode?
- GTA 6 Online Release Window Leak: Is It Realistic?
- GTA 6 Release Date: November 19, 2026, Platforms and Launch Week
Sources: Notebookcheck: Take-Two and GTA 6 Online; Pure Xbox: GTA 6 price and single-player description. Details checked on November 14, 2026 and may change before launch.
