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GTA 6 Online: Leak hints at sooner-than-expected release
9 Nov
Summary
- Data miners found online functionality code in the GTA 6 release build.
- Multiplayer features may launch sooner than the rumored 2027 date.
- GTA Online's profitability raises questions about Rockstar's transition plans.
Recent investigations into the GTA 6 release build by data miners have revealed significant clues pointing towards integrated online functionality. Code strings such as 'joinSession,' 'launchActivity,' and 'launchMultiplayerActivity' strongly indicate that players can anticipate features like joining sessions and engaging in multiplayer events. This discovery challenges earlier rumors suggesting a GTA 6 online mode might not arrive until 2027.
Despite these findings, the exact timing for the multiplayer component's release remains unclear. Developers might be planning a seamless integration post-launch, mirroring patterns seen with previous Rockstar titles like Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, where online modes became available weeks or months after their initial single-player releases.
The ongoing financial success of GTA Online presents a strategic dilemma for Rockstar, potentially influencing their eagerness to shift player focus. However, the acquisition of Cfx.re has fueled hopes for robust role-playing modes. Further leaks, including mentions of a 32-participant multiplayer test session in October 2025, suggest a multiplayer alternative is indeed planned, regardless of the main story's priority.
