GTA 5 probably won’t disappear when GTA 6 comes out; more likely, GTA Online will slowly get fewer major updates while still remaining playable for a while. Community discussion points to a pattern where older Rockstar multiplayer games keep running, but the new game becomes the main focus and content support shifts over time.

What is most likely

  • Story mode for GTA 5 should stay available normally.
  • GTA Online may keep running, but big new updates could slow down or stop.
  • Rockstar may use GTA 6 as the new priority, so most fresh content moves there.
  • Older consoles could lose support sooner than current-gen platforms.

What players can expect

  1. A big migration to GTA 6 from players who want the newest maps, missions, and online economy.
  2. Some players staying on GTA 5 because they prefer it, have progress there, or do not want to buy into the new version right away.
  3. Event weeks, bonuses, and maintenance-style support possibly continuing for GTA 5 Online even after GTA 6 launches.

The practical answer

GTA 5 is unlikely to “die” immediately. It will probably become the older, still-playable version while GTA 6 takes over as Rockstar’s flagship game, with GTA Online support gradually winding down instead of ending overnight.

TL;DR

GTA 5 should stay around, but GTA 6 will almost certainly become the main focus, and GTA 5 Online will likely get fewer updates over time rather than sudden shutdown.