GTA 6 Needs to Make GTA Online Free-to-Play

With Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders set to go live on June 25 and the game's launch officially slated for November 19, 2026, the hype surrounding Rockstar's next massive game is, to say the least, at an all-time high. Players all over the world are now fully prepared to spend whatever amount of money necessary to experience the next chapter of the GTA franchise on day one. However, while the new single-player Rockstar campaign easily justifies its price tag, the future of its multiplayer component might require a completely different approach. While GTA 6 will likely bring in massive sales numbers at launch, for it to remain successful over the next decade, Rockstar needs to make GTA Online officially free once and for all.