Twitch CEO: GTA 6 multiplayer mode coming shortly after release
Among the many unanswered questions surrounding what is arguably the most hyped game of the decade, Grand Theft Auto 6, fans are particularly concerned about whether they will be able to play Rockstar’s upcoming Florida life simulation with their friends. In June, when Rockstar announced the prices and pre-order details for GTA 6, the company emphasized that it was a “single-player experience.” However, given the enormous revenue of GTA Online, few doubt that the new game will also offer some form of multiplayer mode.
Confirmation of GTA 6’s multiplayer mode apparently came from an unexpected source. In an interview with Bloomberg, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy spoke at length about Grand Theft Auto VI. He also revealed that Rockstar will release the game’s multiplayer mode “next year.”
Twitch CEO: Rockstar will bring GTA 6 multiplayer mode “next year”
In the interview, Clancy explained that he had spent a lot of time with Rockstar discussing how best to engage content creators via Twitch. The CEO stated the obvious when he mentioned that Twitch would see a significant increase in viewership with the release of GTA 6, but added that there would be an even bigger increase next year with the launch of the multiplayer mode.
It’s unclear whether Clancy inadvertently revealed something he shouldn’t have, but the timing, while vague, is certainly interesting. GTA 6 is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026. If Clancy’s statement is accurate, the multiplayer mode could be available as early as two months later, in January 2027. GTA Online was released just two weeks after GTA 5, while Red Dead Redemption 2‘s multiplayer mode arrived seven months later. In any case, it seems highly unlikely at this point that Rockstar would discontinue support for the existing GTA Online.
The developer has not yet commented on Clancy’s reveal. However, GTA 6 will now be released physically, as a vinyl record and soundtrack CD, which will be released simultaneously with the game.
Grand Theft Auto 6 will be released on November 19th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
