GTA 6 Release Files Hint at Hidden Multiplayer Code
Data miners reportedly found online-feature references in the release-date build, though multiplayer is not expected at the November 19 launch.
Data miners found multiplayer-related code strings in the GTA 6 release build, though online play is not expected at the November 19 launch.
Data miners have reportedly found references to online features in the GTA 6 release-date build, according to PlayStation Game Size. The article does not say how the files were obtained, and Rockstar and Take-Two have not commented.
What Was Found
Three strings were named in the PlayStation backend: “joinSession”, “launchActivity” and “launchMultiplayerActivity.” They suggest players could create or join sessions and start multiplayer events. Multiplayer will not be available on the November 19 launch day, but it might arrive earlier than expected. A follow-up to GTA Online may still be months away.
Past Releases
For comparison, GTA 5’s online mode arrived two weeks after its single-player campaign, while Red Dead Redemption 2 had a beta about a month after release.
Outlook
Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier has reportedly said an announcement of an online sequel is unlikely soon and that co-op missions might not arrive until 2027.
Launch Schedule
GTA 6 is due on November 19. Pre-loads begin on November 10, first in New Zealand at midnight, with files reaching Xbox and PS5.
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