While fans may be anxious for Rockstar Games to move forward with a new project, Grand Theft Auto Online is such a financial juggernaut that it's no surprise the studio is still releasing new content for it. And it seems as though the GTA Online content may be getting a little bit more interesting in the near future, if a recent rumor is to be believed.
This rumor stems from Reddit user markothemexicam, who has accurately leaked GTA Online news in the past. More specifically, markothemexicam accurately predicted the announcement of the Grand Theft Auto 5 PS5 port, citing a roommate that used to work at Rockstar Games before they were ultimately let go from the company. Apparently, that same roommate has said that a big GTA Online update is planned for December, and will feature Liberty City as a new location to explore.
Not only will Liberty City evidently be making its way to GTA Online, but familiar Grand Theft Auto 4 characters will be making appearances as well. If the rumor is to be believed, fans can look forward to the long-awaited return of GTA 4 protagonist Niko Bellic, with Michael Hollick once again providing the voice of the character. Niko's eccentric cousin Roman Bellic is also going to be in the GTA Online update, assuming this information is true.
A new GTA Online Heist mission will be added with the update, where players have the opportunity to earn $10 million if they complete it successfully. A variety of other new missions will be released for the new Liberty City map as well, and future updates for the game on PS5 and Xbox Series X will supposedly also focus on Liberty City.
While markothemexicam was right about the GTA 5 PS5 port, fans should still take this information with a massive grain of salt. Rockstar Games bringing GTA 5 to the next-generation consoles isn't exactly a surprise, and so it's possible that they just made a correct guess and are using that new credibility to make fake rumors.
However, if they are telling the truth, then fans should find out by the end of the year. Adding a new map like Liberty City could go a long way in injecting new life into the GTA Online experience and may even convince lapsed players to double (or triple) dip on the next-gen versions, so it will be interesting to see what happens between now and then.
Grand Theft Auto 5 is out now for PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, with PS5 and Xbox Series X versions also in development.