GTA 6 may launch without multiplayer: Rockstar will delay the main feature

On the eve of the planned release of Grand Theft Auto VI, publisher Take-Two Interactive and the studio Rockstar Games are preparing a large promotion campaign. Insiders and company leadership have revealed new details about presentations, the timing of the multiplayer launch, and future physical editions.

30 minutes on Netflix — only a "teaser" The official start of the active marketing phase is planned for 27 August, when a major presentation of Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look will take place on the Netflix platform. According to sources, the runtime of the show will be about 30 minutes. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told journalists that the August presentation is only an "appetizer," followed by a full "main course and dessert." The fan community speculates the sequence of announcements before the release: August (Extended Look) — a short plot setup or a detailed look at the main characters (Jason and Lucia). September–October — separate character trailers and the first lengthy gameplay. November — the final release trailer before the game's launch. Read more: The new GTA 6 show will be Netflix-exclusive: what is known Multiplayer GTA 6 Online may be delayed Despite the enormous financial potential of the online mode, Rockstar Games is primarily focused on the single-player campaign. Insider Jason Schreier notes that developers do not plan to reveal details about the new version of GTA Online in the near future. It is expected that the new multiplayer mode may launch a month after the main game’s release or even later — together with the future PC version release. Other distribution models are being considered, such as subscription-based or a standalone free client with microtransactions. More on this: GTA 6 may be delayed again: former Rockstar developer explains why Rumors about a Collector’s Edition and physical discs Amid the fact that current pre-orders offer only standard and digital deluxe versions (with a code inside the box for consoles), rumors have surfaced online about preparing a full-fledged Collector’s Edition. Insiders from the NeoGaf forum note that during the August 27 presentation, a third edition of the game could be announced, containing real merch — including themed clothing and souvenirs. At the same time, Strauss Zelnick emphasized that the gaming industry has almost entirely moved to “digital,” since 90 percent of the company’s revenues come from digital sales. Therefore, even if a Collector’s Edition is released, it is most likely not to include a physical Blu-ray disc, but will be limited to a digital activation code inside the collectible box.

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