It is fair to say that the upcomingGrand Theft Auto 6is one of the most anticipated gaming projects of all time, with its predecessor currently standing as the most profitable piece of entertainment media ever made. Not only will the project have to compete with the beloved and culturally iconic singleplayer story, locations, and characters ofGTA 5, but the massive success of the franchise’s multiplayer offerings is also expected to be repeated in the upcoming game.
At the very minimum, the online mode forGrand Theft Auto 6needs to match the massive range of content thatGTA Onlinecurrently features, but Rockstar is surely looking to make the future ofGTA Onlinebolder and better than ever before. Of course, Rockstar will have learned many lessons from the highs and lows of the current iteration ofGTA Online, and direct collaboration with the game’s community is going to be more important than ever. The community ofGTA Onlinehas taken on a whole new form in recent years, andGrand Theft Auto 6could take inspiration fromRed Dead Online’s recent content to take community involvement to the next level.
Many had high hopes forRed Dead Onlinefollowing the successful release ofRed Dead Redemption 2, withGTA Onlinehaving already proved itself an integral part of Rockstar’s other massively popular franchise. Sadly, the Old West setting ofRDOlacked the longevity and high-octane fun ofGTA’s modern urban environments and technology, meaning thatmajor post-launch support forRed Dead Onlineended in 2021.
Despite the short-lived spotlight ofRDO Online,GTA Onlinehas continued to grow in popularity, with the mode still bringing in an estimated $500 million per year for Rockstar. A fair portion of this popularity has been driven bythe explosion ofGTA OnlineRP in recent years, with massive streaming communities and content creators establishing themselves through roleplaying content.
Many players have subsequently assumed thatGrand Theft Auto 6will lean into this now-dominant aspect ofGTA Online, bringing official support and dedicated servers based around RP gameplay across all platforms. This would put the community rightfully at the heart ofGrand Theft Auto 6’s multiplayer, and a recent tactic employed byRed Dead Onlinewould be the perfect compliment to this.
Community-Made Cosmetics Should Supplement the Major Updates of Grand Theft Auto 6’s Online Mode
WhileRed Dead Onlineno longer receives major content updates, seasonal in-game events surrounding holidays like Halloween are still times of huge content injections, and this year’s October update had a fitting community spin. Alongside some fresh missions and returning modes,Red Dead Onlinerecently introduced a range of community-made cosmetics, with outfit selections being designed by YouTuber xXx Queen Inferno xXx.
This is a great way to tangibly tie the community toRed Dead Online, and this should absolutely extend totheGTA 6era ofGrand Theft Auto Online. BothGTA OnlineandRDOboth demand personalization, and the biggest content creators could introduce their own cosmetics alongside fan-made introductions that are potentially decided on through votes and competitions. With the expected official support of roleplaying mechanics and further customization being present in the future ofGrand Theft Auto Online, it only seems right that more power should be given to the community to create and enjoy cosmetics, withRed Dead Online’s recent outfits clearly showcasing the benefits of this concept.
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