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Will GTA 6 Be Cross Platform? Here’s All You Need to Know
Discover whether GTA 6 will include cross-platform capabilities following its release.
As of now, Rockstar Games has not disclosed any information regarding whether GTA 6 will offer cross-platform gameplay. It is important to note that the previous installment, Grand Theft Auto 5, did not support cross-platform functionality for its multiplayer mode, GTA Online.
Given this historical trend, there is lingering doubt regarding the likelihood of GTA 6 adopting cross-platform capabilities, particularly for its multiplayer component.
Despite the absence of official statements on cross-platform support, the involvement of Rockstar Games in GTA Online and Red Dead Online, coupled with its acquisition of CitizenFX, which underpins popular roleplay platforms such as FIVEM and REDM, suggests a continued interest in online gameplay for the upcoming GTA 6.
The game is set to debut on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a potential future release on PC, fueling a glimmer of hope for cross-platform functionality, an increasingly prevalent feature in contemporary video games.
It's worth noting that historically, GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption are the only two games developed by Rockstar Games that support online features, with GTA Online receiving significant developer support over time.
However, during the initial launch of GTA Online on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, cross-platform interaction was non-existent due to the limitations of the console ecosystem at the time.
The landscape changed with the emergence of games like Fortnite, which leaped towards the adoption of cross-platform gaming. Consequently, modern online video games commonly incorporate cross-platform support. However, Rockstar Games has not embraced this trend for its re-releases, potentially influenced by concerns about the PC player base and persistent hacking issues.
Additionally, other than the cross-play unavailability, PC gamers are left disappointed as Rockstar Games has confirmed that the GTA 6 will not be coming to PC right away in 2025.
Industry insiders have shed light on several potential reasons for this delay, citing Rockstar's focus on ensuring a smooth launch for the new generation consoles, porting challenges related to the wide range of PC hardware, and concerns about piracy as contributing factors. With the company prioritizing the optimization of the game for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, the development team may require additional time to ensure a seamless gaming experience.
Moreover, the diverse range of PC hardware presents significant porting challenges, necessitating thorough testing to guarantee a high-quality experience for PC gamers.
This strategic delay aligns with Rockstar's past staggered release strategies, as evidenced by previous titles such as GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, both of which launched on consoles first, with PC versions arriving later. Given this historical pattern, it appears likely that PC gamers may have to wait until at least 2026, or possibly even longer, to experience GTA 6 on their platform.
While many developers are anticipating the upcoming version of the game, there is a growing sense of eagerness along with cautious optimism about whether it will live up to the monumental hype surrounding its release.
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Nitish Singh is a Sports Content Writer at Pinkvilla and covers all things NBA. Apart from following
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