Will GTA 6 be cross platform? Crossplay possibility explored

Many in the Grand Theft Auto community have been wondering, "Will GTA 6 be cross platform?" or "Will GTA 6 be crossplay?". Grand Theft Auto 5's multiplayer, GTA Online, emerged as an incredibly popular commodity for Rockstar Games and has enjoyed a lot of popularity throughout its existence. However, a major drawback has been the lack of cross platform compatibility or crossplay.

This feature is a fan-favorite in many titles as it allows for a greater player base interaction, and Grand Theft Auto fans want to see it be a part of Grand Theft Auto 6's potential online mode as well. With that said, let's take a look at everything we know so far and explore the answer to "Will GTA 6 be crossplay or cross platform?".

Note - This article is purely speculative and only reflects the writer's opinions and analysis.

Will GTA 6 be cross platform: Everything you need to know right now

Will GTA 6 be crossplay: Possible but not confirmed at the moment (Image via Rockstar Games)

GTA Online was originally released in October 2013, a few weeks after GTA 5 came out, and that original version was not cross platform. In the following years, Rockstar Games released PS4, Xbox One, and PC ports of the title, and they did not feature crossplay in any capacity.

For those wondering, a cross platform title lets its players on different platforms play together in the same online lobbies.

GTA 5's PS5 and Xbox Series X/S port (that released in 2022) was expected to finally introduce the feature, but even that version of the multiplayer refrained from including crossplay. The exclusion wasn't really a big deal back in the early 2010s, as crossplay was not exactly the norm at the time, but in recent years, it has become a lot more common.

This is why many Grand Theft Auto fans want Rockstar to go that route and have been asking, Will GTA 6 be cross platform?

Well, Rockstar Games is yet to officially announce a multiplayer mode for GTA 6 itself as of this writing, so there's no definitive answer to the question, will GTA 6 be crossplay, at the moment. The upcoming title's leaked development footage from 2022 reportedly hinted at an online mode, but there have been no indications from Rockstar thus far, neither in the trailers nor within the information available on its official website.

Will GTA 6 be crossplay: Possibilities explored

Will GTA 6 be crosssplay: Let's explore the possibilities further below (Image via Rockstar Games)

While there is no official answer to the question "Will GTA 6 be cross platform?", there seems to be a slight possibility, nonetheless, given how popular this element has become in modern multiplayer titles. Even competitive multiplayer games like recent Call of Duty titles have been cross platform.

In short, based on its relevance in the modern multiplayer scene, there seems to be a little bit of chance that GTA 6 could be cross platform. Rockstar Games might have held GTA Online back in this regard so as to offer it as a major upgrade in the sequel, but that is only speculation.

Then again, Red Dead Redemption 2 (released by Rockstar in 2018) didn't have crossplay in its respective multiplayer mode either, which does cast a shadow of doubt. So in a nutshell, those wondering, "Will GTA 6 be cross platform?", will have to wait to see if that turns out to be the case.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is now eyeing a May 26, 2026, release date, so information on things like its potential online mode, and whether or not it will be cross platform can be expected to be revealed relatively closer to that period.

Will GTA 6 be cross platform: Summary

Our final verdict on: Will GTA 6 be crossplay? (Image via Rockstar Games)

Rockstar Games has yet to announce an online mode for GTA 6 officially, so there is no definitive answer for "will GTA 6 be cross platform" right now.

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After completing his Bachelor's degree in Computer Application, Swastik decided to pursue his passion and entered the world of gaming journalism two years ago. Before joining Sportskeeda as a GTA writer, he was associated with Digi Statement and Nerdy Cyborgs.

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The Halo franchise was Swastik's gateway into the world of video games, and he continues to keep tabs on it. Currently, he prefers playing single-player campaigns on his PC. If given a chance to physically drop into any game of his choice and experience it first-hand, Swastik would opt for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt due to its epic adventures and incredible characters.

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei