As we careen toward the May 26 release of GTA 6, Rockstar is making moves that seem to be hinting toward an evolved version of GTA Online. While Rockstar has remained relatively quiet about how GTA 6 could upend the world of Grand Theft Auto Online, the service has remained a key moneymaker for the publisher since 2013.
Breaking the news themselves on socials, Rockstar has confirmed that they are “excited to support the nopixel team as they create the future of GTA RP [roleplay].” On nopixel’s end, they unveiled nopixel V, the “next evolution of the GTAV Roleplay Experience, created in collaboration with Rockstar Games.” The partnership is set to arrive on the Rockstar Games Launcher “and other PC platforms” in the future.
What Are Rockstar And Nopixel Collaborating On?
GTA RP Continues On
So what does this all mean? Basically, nopixel has been carrying GTA V on streaming for many years, and is instrumental in the rise of GTA RP, or simply, Grand Theft Auto Roleplay. Through modding, teams have made the world of GTA V completely livable, creating an explosive effect on the community, which flocked to it to enjoy a virtual life with a giant collective of prospective improvers.
The craze really started in earnest in 2020, with the foundation of FiveM. Think of it like an elevated version of GTA Online, which suited the needs of more people, so that GTA Online proper could stay relevant. Rockstar collaborating with them and being intertwined in FiveM is huge news, as it sets the stage for a bigger and better GTA 6 Online.
With this sort of announcement, Rockstar is likely prepping for a big GTA 6 Online launch, potentially with roleplaying (RP) elements at launch. With a collaboration with a massive entity like Rockstar, having monetization baked in will probably be a given.
Rockstar Will Have Some Form Of GTA Online Next Year
Whether It’s The Current Environment Or A New One
In any case, Rockstar will continue to support GTA Online, as it has been a massive success for them overall. It still gets plenty of views online, and numerous players are purchasing microtransactions via Shark Cards. It’s a huge business, and at this point, the GTA community in general haswaited out the release gap between GTA 5 and GTA 6 with GTA Online.
