Rockstar Games’ online component for GTA 6 will reportedly launch after the single-player game, with a 2027 window expected for GTA 6 Online, according to VGChartz.
The delay means players who receive the base game won’t have access to the multiplayer experience at launch. This separation between single-player and online releases mirrors Rockstar’s approach with previous entries, allowing the studio to focus development resources and polish each component.
The exact timing within 2027 remains unconfirmed, though the report suggests it won’t arrive alongside the November single-player launch. GTA 6’s online infrastructure is expected to be more ambitious than previous iterations, potentially accounting for the extended development window.
For players counting down to launch day, this means the complete GTA 6 experience will roll out across multiple phases rather than all at once.