GTA Online will likely continue operating alongside GTA 6, according to Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's recent statements to IGN. The company plans to support existing games as long as players remain actively engaged and continue spending money on content.

"Generally speaking, we support our properties when the consumers are involved with those titles," Zelnick explained, highlighting Take-Two's history of maintaining legacy titles that retain active communities.

This approach aligns with industry trends, as seen with other major franchises:

• Call of Duty maintains millions of active players across multiple titles
• Modern Warfare 3 averages nearly 3 million daily players despite newer releases
• Players often stick with established games that are stable and tested

Factors supporting GTA Online's continued operation:

• 10+ years of consistent updates and content
• Large, loyal player base
• Steady revenue from microtransactions
• Established stability compared to potential launch issues with GTA 6

While no official announcement has been made regarding GTA Online's future, Rockstar's track record suggests they won't shut down the servers abruptly when GTA 6 launches. The game's longevity will ultimately depend on maintaining an active, paying player base.

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