Leaked data reveals GTA Online generates over $1.3 million per day, raising serious questions about Rockstar's strategy for GTA 6's multiplayer mode.
Part 1
Hackers published leaked data obtained by the ShinyHunters group showing that GTA Online has averaged around $1.3 million per day in revenue over the last six months. Additionally, Rockstar has sold approximately $5 billion in Shark Cards since the game's launch in 2013. These numbers make GTA Online one of the most profitable games in the world.
Part 2
The article ponders how Rockstar Games will handle the transition from GTA Online to GTA 6's multiplayer. With the new game scheduled for November 2026, the company faces a difficult question: how do you compete with your own record-breaking live-service game? Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has stated that Rockstar intends to continue supporting GTA Online after GTA 6 launches, but it remains unclear whether the two games can coexist or if players will migrate to the sequel.
Part 3
Rockstar launched GTA Online in 2013 as part of GTA V, initially facing server issues and criticism. However, after years of continuous investment and content updates—including popular heists and expansions—the game became a financial powerhouse. The prospect of wrapping up or winding down such a profitable service presents Rockstar with an unprecedented challenge.