GTA 6 Online could be sold as a separate game. Rockstar Games' plans for the game have been leaked. Here are the details...
A new leak about Rockstar Games' highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) has revealed that the game's online mode (GTA 6 Online) will be sold independently of the main game. This represents a significant change in Rockstar's strategy for releasing AAA games. But how does selling the games separately benefit anyone?
GTA 6 Online may be available as a standalone game!
As you know, Rockstar didn't share many details about the game after releasing the first trailer for GTA 6 in December 2023. We know that the game will be released in 2025, but there's no official word yet on which versions will be available or pricing.
According to the latest leaks, Rockstar is planning to sell GTA 6 Online as a separate game from the main game. Mods such as Red Dead Online and GTA Online have been released as standalone versions before, but of course this happened years after the main game's release. For example, Red Dead Online became available as a standalone game in 2020, two years after the release of Red Dead Redemption 2. Similarly, GTA Online was released as a standalone version in 2022, nearly nine years after the release of GTA 5.
What does the launch of GTA 6 Online as a standalone game mean for players?
Pricing could be different: It could be a more affordable option than the full version of the game. However, rumors that Rockstar is planning to sell GTA 6 with a price tag of $70 and above are causing controversy among gamers.
An online experience that doesn't need the main game: It could be an alternative option for those who only want to experience the multiplayer mode.
GTA 6's long-term revenue model: It is known that Rockstar generates huge revenue from GTA Online. The aim of selling GTA 6 Online as a standalone could be to further increase this revenue by incentivizing in-game purchases.
GTA 5 is still generating huge sales 12 years after its release, and GTA Online continues to appeal to gamers. The launch of GTA 6 Online as a standalone release is part of Rockstar's desire to create a long-term gaming ecosystem. However, it remains to be seen how gamers will react to this new strategy.
