As excitement builds for the release of the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, there’s one question on everyone’s lips: “What will the online mode look like?” Given the phenomenal success of the online component in Grand Theft Auto V, fans’ expectations are high. But it’s yet to be confirmed if progress from previous GTA instalments will be carried over into the new game, or if gamers will be starting their journey from scratch.
Fuelling the speculation surrounding GTA VI’s online mode is a recent leak from prominent video game insider Tez2. According to this popular figure in the gaming community, GTA VI might not include dedicated servers, potentially leaving the game open to performance issues. Dedicated servers play a crucial role in providing a smooth online gaming experience, significantly limiting lagging, glitches, and other technical difficulties. Without them, the large-scale dynamics of Grand Theft Auto Online could be severely affected.
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The same leaker also suggested that certain “explosion shenanigans” might persist in GTA VI, as explosions are currently streamed from the closest player to the action. This detail, while minor in itself, could be indicative of the overall user experience the new online mode will offer, and raises concerns about the possibility of game mechanics being carried over that could benefit from refinement or updating.
To date, none of this insider information has been officially confirmed by Rockstar Games, the developer behind the Grand Theft Auto franchise. While leaks can often provide accurate insights into unreleased games, they should always be taken with a grain of salt. Nevertheless, if Tez2’s leak turns out to be true, the lack of dedicated servers in GTA VI could lead to a wave of disappointment among players on launch day.
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In light of these potential issues, there’s also speculation that Rockstar might make significant changes to the existing Grand Theft Auto Online mode. Just as Call of Duty introduced Warzone 2 at the expense of the original, GTA Online might have to undergo substantial changes or even a temporary halt to make way for the new online offerings of GTA VI.
GTA V’s online mode has seen its fair share of problems over the years, necessitating regular updates to fix desync issues, lagging, and long loading times. Naturally, fans are hoping that these issues won’t be carried over to the new game. After all, nobody wants to see the same problems resurface in a title as monumental and potentially groundbreaking as GTA VI.
The launch date for GTA VI is still a mystery, but one thing is clear: the gaming community is eagerly awaiting its release. As the current version of GTA V remains the most profitable entertainment product of all time, the stakes are high for its successor. Amidst the excitement and anticipation, we can only hope that Rockstar Games will take these concerns into consideration, delivering a game that meets – or even surpasses – the high expectations of its dedicated fan base.