With Grand Theft Auto 5 releasing on PS5 and Xbox Series X later this year, Rockstar Games is bringing the game into the new generation. Grand Theft Auto 5 was originally released on PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013 and has since been ported to PS4 and Xbox One. Rockstar is working on bringing the game to new consoles with all the expected upgrades, and it probably means that GTA 5 will continue to be its focus for some time. As much as gamers would love to hear some news on Grand Theft Auto 6, it's unlikely to happen. GTA 5 looks set to be Rockstar's priority for some time to come.
Grand Theft Auto 5 will launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X on November 11, 2021. It's expected that the new version will bring 4K resolution, but no other upgrades have been detailed as of yet. On the same day, GTA Online will launch as a standalone game. Rockstar seems to be very much caught up with Grand Theft Auto 5 and the online mode at the moment. The next-generation versions of the game will likely bring Rockstar further financial success. With so much focus being set on the current iteration of GTA, it makes sense that gamers won't see news on Grand Theft Auto 6 for a while.
Rockstar Will Want to Give GTA 5 Some Breathing Room
With the new version of Grand Theft Auto 5 releasing, gamers can expect an elevated level of popularity for the title. GTA 5 is already extremely popular on current platforms but this is expected to be boosted with the new release. Players on PS5 and Xbox Series X will be undoubtedly eager to see what the new version brings to the new console generation. As much as players may desire some official information on Grand Theft Auto 6, it's unlikely to happen any time soon, thanks to GTA 5's continued popularity, which is likely to be surging again.
The new GTA 5 will also probably mean a big surge in sales for Rockstar. Grand Theft Auto 5 already has crazy lifetime sales but the new games will see Rockstar earn more financial success. GTA 5 has remained consistently popular since its release in 2013, with its sales and player base going from strength to strength in the years since. As a proven tentpole product for Rockstar and Take-Two Interactive, players can expect that GTA 5 will sell well on its new platforms. Continued strong sales for the latest Grand Theft Auto may dissuade Rockstar from pushing ahead with GTA 6 and could see the developer maintain it as its main priority.
With Grand Theft Auto 5 continuing to sell well, Rockstar might not be too incentivized to go full steam ahead with GTA 6. Most gamers predict that the new versions of the game will sell well, and Rockstar will probably want to maximize its potential profits and increase its fanbase. This would mean continuing to focus on GTA 5, and any official news on a sequel could take away from further success with the fifth main series installment.
GTA Online is Getting a Standalone Release
Not only is Grand Theft Auto 5 getting a next-generation release, but GTA Online is also going to be receiving a standalone release. Grand Theft Auto Online has been getting more popular over time, and the impending fresh release of the mode will likely boost it even further. Rockstar drops content regularly, and players can expect this to continue with its release on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Much like the sales of Grand Theft Auto 5, GTA Online is a huge moneymaker for Rockstar. Players should expect Rockstar to capitalize on GTA Online's almost certain increase in popularity alongside GTA 5 on next-gen consoles.
What Grand Theft Auto 6 would mean for GTA Online is uncertain. It would be fair to expect a companion online mode of some description, but it's hard to speculate on at this stage. There were rumors some time ago about GTA 6's online mode, but these were ultimately unverified. Even if GTA 6 was a single-player adventure with no online component, its announcement could take away from the upcoming increased success that GTA Online will likely see.
Rockstar's future with GTA firmly lies in bringing the past to the present, at least in the short term. GTA 5 and the online mode are some of the biggest entertainment releases of all time, and Rockstar seems to want to continue this wild success. The next-gen GTA 5 versions could be a source of new rumors, as some fans are really hoping for some news or hints towards GTA 6. The next Grand Theft Auto hasn't been confirmed as of yet, and there's unlikely to be any news soon, considering the next-gen releases of GTA 5 and GTA Online.
There Is No Official News About GTA 6
Though Grand Theft Auto 6 has been subject to rumors, there is no official news on the game. It's currently unknown if it even exists in any stage of development. Fans have been looking for every clue they can toward its existence, but it has resulted in leaks and rumors that are as of yet unverified. The release of Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online on next-gen consoles at the very least reaffirms that Rockstar isn't ready to share news on it, let alone if it's even in development. This is certainly disappointing for some fans, but GTA 6 news isn't likely to come any time soon.
Despite rumors from reputable sources about GTA 6, any information online about the prospective game is unverified. With GTA 5 and its online mode coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X, Rockstar will likely see a huge boost in success for the current iterations of the series. While fans may be clamoring for news about its successor, GTA 5 is entering a new generation of its existence and it could be more popular than ever as a result.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is available now on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, and PC. PS5 and Xbox Series X versions will be released on November 11, 2021.