Twitch CEO: Grand Theft Auto VI Multiplayer Mode Will Launch Next Year

Rockstar Games is set to release its next big game, Grand Theft Auto VI, on November 19. While the single-player mode is likely to launch smoothly, the multiplayer component remains uncertain. However, a surprising source may have given us a hint about its launch timing. The CEO of Twitch, Dan Clancy, revealed in a Bloomberg interview that Rockstar Games discussed their plans with the streaming platform, aiming to help them engage their creators.

Clancy also expressed optimism about the impact of GTA VI, stating that "you are going to see this big bump with GTA 6, but an even bigger one next year when they launch multiplayer." It's unclear whether Clancy's remarks were a direct confirmation or mere speculation. Additionally, Clancy predicts that the release of GTA VI and its multiplayer mode will significantly boost overall viewership, though he admits that the magnitude of this boost remains unknown.

For context, GTA 5's online component, GTA Online, launched two weeks after the game itself. Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two, confirmed that they have no plans to shut down GTA Online. Comparing GTA VI's hypothetical launch window with GTA Online's release, it seems that GTA VI's online mode might be a bit delayed if it indeed arrives two months after launch.

While it's possible that GTA Online could be adapted for the new game, it's uncertain when that will happen, if at all.