Rockstar Games allegedly plans to release GTA Online by itself as a standalone product independent of its GTA 6 release, offering players the chance to buy the online mode separately. According to the reports, Rockstar plans to launch GTA Online through two separate editions at the initial release: a combination of single-player content and GTA Online while a second version will contain only the online mode. The franchise had not implemented this business model yet at launch since standalone online versions arrived later for GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Industry insider Tez2 states that Rockstar Games could reduce the price of GTA Online by removing the single-player campaign from standalone offers. The pricing concerns about upcoming game costs appear to be influencing this development because reports indicate that GTA 6 could reach prices of $100 or higher. Rockstar could increase its player base when it releases GTA Online independently to customers who are only interested in the online mode.

The claims that Rockstar would sell GTA Online independently have not received official verification from the development team. The success of GTA Online alongside past Rockstar business approaches makes it probable that the company will adopt new monetization strategies. All reports regarding this information should be treated skeptically until the company officials issue a formal statement.

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