Shortly after Rockstar Games launchedGrand Theft Auto 5in 2013, it released the game’s online multiplayer component,Grand Theft Auto Online.Grand Theft Auto Onlinehas proven to be a massive success for Rockstar Games, in turn givingGTA 5unprecedented longevity.Grand Theft Auto Onlineis still going strong to this day, with Rockstar regularly releasing new content for the game.
Rockstar has typically released new content forGrand Theft Auto Onlinein relatively small batches, though it occasionally drops a larger expansion, likeThe Cayo Perico Heist DLC. Rumor has it that Rockstar may be planning an even bigger update forGrand Theft Auto Online, and while this rumor has been out there for years with nothing substantial coming from it, it’s been reiterated in a new report.
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Xfire has published a report, citing supposed Rockstar Games insider Matheus as its source, thatGrand Theft Auto Onlinewill be adding Liberty City to the game as part of a new expansion. ALiberty City expansion forGrand Theft Auto Onlinehas been rumored for years now with nothing coming of it, and withGrand Theft Auto 6in active development, it seems increasingly unlikely that it will actually materialize. Considering this, fans should take the leak with a big grain of salt.
The report claims thatGrand Theft Auto Onlineplayerswill have more to look forward to besides just a Liberty City expansion. If the report is to be believed,GTA Onlineis getting “as many as 20 new radio stations,” in addition to a new game mode called Cops ‘n Crooks. On top of all this, new story content featuring Don Percival is also said to be on the way forGTA Online, but again, it’s best that fans treat this news with skepticism for now.
Rockstar Games recently released astandalone version ofGrand Theft Auto Onlinethat brought the massive popular multiplayer game to new-gen consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X. Considering this, it’s within the realm of possibility that Rockstar would try to keep those players engaged with a map expansion, but sinceGTA Onlinehas been out for nearly a decade at this point with no expansion at that level, it’s somewhat hard to believe that the studio would just now pull the trigger on the idea.
Making it even harder to believe is the fact thatGrand Theft Auto 6is in development, and according to various reports,GTA 6will have its own online multiplayer experience. Hopefully more information comes to light soon that either confirms the rumors or lays them to rest.
Grand Theft Auto Onlineis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
