Will GTA Online Launch Day One?
Should you prepare your squad for November 19th?
Launch Status
LIKELY DELAYED
Expect a 2-4 week gap after Story Mode.
Rockstar Games has not confirmed the release date for the multiplayer component of GTA 6. However, veteran players know the drill: don't expect to jump into Online on launch day.
To prevent server crashes and allow players to experience the narrative first, Rockstar typically uses a "Staggered Release" strategy. This keeps the servers from melting down on Day One.
Historical Pattern
If history repeats itself, here is the likely timeline:
2013
GTA V
Online launched 2 weeks
after story mode.
2018
Red Dead Redemption 2
Online Beta launched 1 month
after story mode.
2026 (PREDICTION)
GTA VI
Expect Online access in December 2026.