GTA 6 Files May Have Revealed First Details About Online Multiplayer
With GTA 6’s launch getting closer, fans are digging through everything Rockstar has made available ahead of release. Now, a recent discovery in GTA 6’s files has potentially given us our first hints about the game’s upcoming online components, and possibly a small look into GTA VI Online.
GTA 6 Online References Discovered
According to dataminer PlayStation Game Size, several multiplayer-related references have appeared in GTA 6’s PlayStation backend data. These include “join session” and “launch multiplayer activity”.
While these references don’t tell us much on their own, they suggest Rockstar has already accounted for multiplayer functionality within GTA 6’s backend infrastructure.
The discovery has naturally sparked plenty of discussion about what Rockstar has planned for GTA 6 Online. After all, GTA Online became one of Rockstar’s biggest successes, bringing in millions of players and keeping GTA 5 relevant for more than a decade.
With GTA 6, Rockstar has an opportunity to take things even further. However, it’s worth remembering that these references don’t confirm when GTA 6 Online will launch or what players can expect from it.
Another interesting detail reportedly uncovered by dataminers suggests Rockstar may package GTA 6’s Story Mode and Online components separately. If true, this could allow players to install or uninstall either experience independently, potentially saving a considerable amount of storage space.
When Will GTA 6 Online Release?
Unfortunately, Rockstar hasn’t officially announced a release date for GTA 6 Online. We know GTA 6 itself is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, but the multiplayer component remains a mystery.
For some context, GTA Online originally launched on October 1, 2013, roughly two weeks after GTA 5 arrived. Rockstar could follow a similar approach this time around, although there’s currently nothing confirming that plan.
Either way, these latest discoveries suggest Rockstar is already laying the groundwork for GTA 6’s multiplayer experience. With launch approaching, hopefully we won’t have to wait too much longer to find out what the studio has planned.