Two Rockstar developers who have spent considerable time onGrand Theft AutoOnlinegive fans some hints as to what they can expect to see come to the game in the future.Grand Theft Auto Onlinehas continuously gotten updates over the past nine years which have helped keep millions of players logging on regularly to this day.
Grand Theft Auto Onlinelaunched in October 2013 as the online component of the groundbreakingGrand Theft Auto V. As a live service title, its consistent free content updates have helped keep the game alive and well with tons of players still active on the service. This long-term support ranges from large-scale updates likeLos Santos Drug Warsto therecent update 1.66 forGrand Theft Auto Onlinewhich brought optimization and added security for players.
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In a recent interview, Rockstar North design director Scott Butchard reflected on the longevity thatGTA Onlinehas experienced thus far and the journey of supporting the game for nearly a decade. In regard to future content, he referenced theGTA Onlinealien war eventthat was spearheaded by fans donning either green or purple alien suits and engaging in battle against each other. Butchard cited this and similar fan-led events as “something we wanted to present as a design choice.” He specifically mentioned this form of event as something that was in mind when developing the Halloween event for this year, adding that he “can’t wait to see how players react to it.”
When it came to further details as to what players can expect apart from the Halloween event, Butchard had less to say. It can be inferred that Rockstar is hesitant to reveal too much new information given theGrand Theft Auto 6leakswhich have continued to be picked apart online by fans. Rather, Butchard affirmed that player interaction remains their priority and emphasized the importance of facilitating an environment where players “create their own moments.”
Rockstar’s commitment to supportingGrand Theft Auto Onlinewith substantial gameplay updates has been instrumental in keeping the game alive for as long as it has. This is particularly important when it comes to keeping the game popular in online gaming spaces likeYouTube Gaming which hadGrand Theft Auto 5ranked the most popular game on the platformin December 2022. With this support showing no signs of stopping, new and returningGTA Onlineplayers will have plenty more to play in the future.
Grand Theft Auto Onlineis available now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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