WhenGrand Theft Auto 5released in 2013, it came bundled withGrand Theft Auto Online. Though there were many technical problems at launch, fixes andconstant updatesturned the multiplayer aspect into as big of a draw as the single-player experience. But while fans are still waiting for a potentialGTA 6in the future, recent news confirms thatGTA Onlineis moving into the next generation of gaming.
GTA Onlinestill takes place in Los Santos, but the player’s self-insert character undertakes missions and stories largely absent from those of Franklin, Michael, and Trevor. Although the initial timeline was set months before the events of theGTA 5, later DLC have the protagonist and their friends rampage throughheists, kidnappings, and other larger-than-life situations at the request of various characters from the single-player story. These later updates have been positively received and it seems moreOnlinecontent is on the way.
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As revealed by Rockstar’s parent company, Take Two Interactive,GTA Onlinewill get exclusive content when itarrives on the PS5 and Xbox Series Xthat PC users will also receive. This follows a previous announcement thatGTA 5and an entirely separateGTA Onlinewill be ported over in 2021. With that in mind, these new console ports should have many graphical upgrades and gameplay improvements that make the world more immersive than ever.
The current schedule means players won’t be able to experience this standalone version ofGTA Onlineuntil the second half of 2021. However, the news shows Rockstar is confident that the continuing legacy of the originalGTA 5andOnlinemeans that the next-gen ports will be just as successful especially with the increased number of people staying at home currently. While no further details were revealed, fans can anticipate more heists similar torecent DLC during 2019.
SinceGTA 5’sconfirmation for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, it was inevitable that theOnlinecomponent would need to bring something new besides an even better look. While new missions and in-game cosmetics seem reasonable, perhaps more characters from the main story will finally make an appearance or cameo. Although it may be wishful thinking, players could finally see Franklin, Michael, andTrevortogether again especially since Ending C was confirmed to be canon.
GTA Onlineis available now on PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, and will release on PS5 and Xbox Series X in 2021.
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