5 ways with which GTA 6 Online could revolutionize the gaming industry

Grand Theft Auto 6's multiplayer mode, which might be called GTA 6 Online, is yet to be officially announced by Rockstar Games. However, its exclusion seems highly unlikely. Fans also have a lot of expectations with the sequel's multiplayer, which might end up revolutionizing the gaming industry, possibly more so than its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto Online.

Since Rockstar and Grand Theft Auto are two of the biggest brands in gaming, the next entry in the series can influence other video games and developers. So, let's take a look at five ways through which GTA 6 Online could revolutionize the gaming industry.

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Here are five ways through which GTA 6 Online could revolutionize the gaming industry

1) A huge living open-world

Grand Theft Auto 5's open-world was pretty remarkable for its time. Besides humans, Los Santos and Blaine County were also populated by various species of animals. Sadly, wildlife did not make it into the multiplayer on PC and last-gen consoles, possibly due to performance concerns. Additionally, there aren't many online video games that offer such a sizeable open world.

This is an area where Grand Theft Auto 6 can bring a change. As seen in the first GTA 6 trailer, there will be a variety of wildlife populating its map — rumored to be the biggest in the series so far — along with people. If this shift is also prevalent in its online mode, it may prompt other developers to replicate the same.

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2) Customizable servers

Customizable servers aren't new in gaming, but this, being one of the features in GTA 6 Online, has the potential to be starkly different. This is mainly because of the upcoming game's magnitude, which not only seems to be significantly bigger than its prequel, but also many other titles.

The server customization options in Grand Theft Auto 6 Online could include one to edit its map. This would make each server a somewhat unique experience as players wait for Rockstar to add fresh content officially. In fact, some GTA 5 RP servers already have altered maps of Los Santos and Blaine County.

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3) Ditching microtransactions

Shark Cards, Grand Theft Auto's version of microtransactions, have been quite profitable for Rockstar Games. However, despite their success, Shark Cards aren't popular among many in the playerbase. Several other video games have also been criticized for including microtransactions.

While any reform seems unlikely, Grand Theft Auto 6 Online ditching microtransactions could be a major statement and possibly even a cause for change in the gaming industry.

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4) Realistic economy

Grand Theft Auto Online's economy is highly inflated. Most vehicles, business properties, and other commodities cost millions. Although there are many ways of making money in the multiplayer, some rely on Shark Cards to skip the grind.

Adjusting the economy to reflect realistic payouts and price tags can be an interesting approach. Other online video games usually make sought-after items pretty expensive in their respective currencies. So, if GTA 6 Online features a more realistic economy, other titles might follow suit.

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5) Motivate developers to take time with their titles

Rockstar Games is one of the few developers that spend a lot of time building their titles. This is one of the biggest reasons why the studio's projects are associated with high quality and longevity.

If GTA 6 Online replicates, or better, surpasses its predecessors, other developers might also feel inclined to devote more time to their titles. As of this writing, nothing has been officially revealed about the upcoming game's online mode, but some fans expect it to be showcased in GTA 6 trailer 2.