Poll Says Teens Want GTA 6 Online, But Rockstar Hasn't Confirmed One

Demand for an online component in Grand Theft Auto 6 is running high, at least among younger players. Research firm Piper Sandler polled roughly 9,000 teenagers ahead of the game's November 19 release, and 90% said they intend to play GTA Online. The catch is that Rockstar has not announced any online mode for GTA 6. Product listings at retailers call it a "single-player experience," which leaves little doubt about what ships at launch.

The survey also looked at spending. 40% of respondents said they plan to make in-game purchases. Among those who own a PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, 70% said they will buy GTA 6. Of that group, 55% plan to pick it up right away, while 15% said they would wait several months.

The numbers fit a broader pattern. Circana recently reported that nearly one in three console and PC gamers in the US plan to buy GTA 6, the highest purchase intent the firm has ever measured for a game. Investors have noticed too. Analyst James Callahan reiterated a $290 price target on Take-Two Interactive, and the stock was trading around $210 on November 4 after a sharp rally that followed a rough start to 2026.

Whether an online mode eventually arrives is still an open question. It would be surprising if Rockstar never built one, given how central GTA Online has been to the franchise's long life, but the company has said nothing on the subject. It is also unclear what happens to the existing GTA Online once GTA 6 is out. Players who have spent years in that community will have strong opinions whichever way Rockstar goes.

For anyone planning a launch-day session, preloading opens November 10 for the November 19 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. US players are expected to be among the last in the world to get the game, so anyone hoping to play early may want to check the schedule for other regions.