Recently, new rumors about the release plan of "GTA6" have been circulating online. According to TheGhostOfHope, a well-known insider who accurately broke the news about the "Call of Duty" series, Rockstar Games plans to release the single-player story part of the game separately from the multiplayer mode. According to sources, the development team’s current plan is to launch a new generation of “GTA Online” within one month after the release of the stand-alone version.
This arrangement is highly consistent with Rockstar’s past release rhythm. The original "GTA Online" was launched a full two weeks after the release of "GTA5"; in "Red Dead Redemption 2", the beta version of the multiplayer mode was not opened to players until about a month after the single-player story was released.
Players generally believe that a one-month gap is a logical arrangement. This allows players enough time to explore and familiarize themselves with the new gameplay mechanics in advance to prepare for the multiplayer mode. In addition, Rockstar urgently needs to avoid a repeat of the server crash disaster that occurred when the multiplayer mode of "GTA5" was launched, when the server was instantly paralyzed due to the influx of players. Players hope that delaying the launch by one month will allow the company to gradually improve its network infrastructure.
As for the PC version, the tipster failed to bring good news. He confirmed what another whistleblower said: the PC version may not be released until 12 to 18 months after the console version is released.
While other players wait for official news, some hungry fans have begun analyzing the official trailer frame by frame and even arguing over the modeling of a lizard. The official release date of "GTA6" is still scheduled for November 19, 2026, on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. If the date remains unchanged, and Rockstar does adopt a separate release strategy, then console players can expect the multiplayer mode to be officially launched on New Year's Eve.