Grand Theft Auto 6 multiplayer 2027 launch rumors addressed by Jason Schreier

Grand Theft Auto 6 launches on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S without its multiplayer component. A documentary video states that the online mode could arrive in 2027, following the single-player campaign by about a year. The video narrator describes multiplayer as the long-term engine behind the project.

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Journalist Jason Schreier clarifies that the documentary's 2027 mention reflects the scriptwriter's expectation rather than insider release information from Rockstar Games. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy previously shared a similar prediction in September after discussing plans with the studio. Reports note that current GTA Online revenue reaches about $500 million annually. Rockstar has not yet revealed a release date, name, or details for the new multiplayer mode.

Background On October 16, the GCRB approved the game with a rating equivalent to PEGI 18+ after it was nearly banned in South Korea. Our earlier story