Why GTA 5 RP Will Brilliantly Eclipse GTA 6

Introduction

GTA 5 RP is still the king of the streaming world, thanks to its loyal community, rich storytelling, and live roleplay. While the world is waiting for GTA 6, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy believes that GTA 5 will still be very relevant—even after its successor is launched. Don’t know why its craze is not going to end yet.

GTA 5 RP: More Than a Game—It’s “Improv Theater”

GTA 5 role-playing (RP) isn’t just a game of chasing missions or racing. It’s a big, unscripted stage powered by mods like FiveM—where players create characters, create stories, and perform live, just like actors. Clancy calls it “improvised performance art” and says theatre schools can also benefit from it.

This captivating narrative keeps people glued to their screens. They’re not just playing a game; they’re also live-acting it—with fervent characters whose stories unfold unpredictably. With this pace, a record of 1.4 billion Twitch watch hours will be made in 2024.

Console-First Launch Delays RP Access

Rockstar is launching GTA 6 only for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S—PC release will come later. So RP modding will not be available at launch. Right now GTA 5 RP is the only full RP experience available for PCs—especially without RP or FiveM.

Clancy says that whether players rush towards the console version of GTA 6, this delay gives GTA 5 RP a chance to grow further on Twitch.

A Well-Established Community That Won’t Easily Move

GTA 5’s role-playing community is built of salons—with their intimate relationships, long-term story arcs, and deep narratives. It’s built on a strong cultural foundation that the community has built itself and features memorable characters that are dear to fans’ hearts. When the RP shifts to GTA 6, it will take time to build back all that investment, history, and trust.

Analysis shows it’s this community loyalty that keeps GTA 5 dominant in streaming to date. GTA 5 RP delivers what GTA 6 doesn’t have yet—a reliable and narratively rich RP experience for PC.

Consistent Top Position on Twitch

Even in 2025, GTA 5 remains the most streamed game on Twitch—it surpassed 1.4 billion hours watched in 2024, only beaten by “Just Chatting.” It’s followed by Call of Duty, Fortnite, League of Legends, and Valorant. The fact a 12-year-old game is still going so strong thanks to RP is a testament to its endurance and relevance.

What This Means for Viewers, Streamers & Rockstar

For Viewers: You will have two content streams available—**mature, unpredictable RP storytelling** from GTA 5 and console-first narratives from GTA 6.

For Streamers: RP content creators will continue to build their strong momentum, leveraging community familiarity and long-term character arcs. The shift to GTA 6 RP could be a monthly process.

For Rockstar: There is potential to add RP support to GTA 6 going forward—especially since they have acquired Cfx.re (maker of FiveM), which signals official mod support.

For the industry: Rockstar’s conservative, quality-first release model reflects the Take-Two strategy build anticipation, delay until it’s perfect, and then make a big impact.

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FAQs

Q1: Will GTA 5 RP remain popular even after the GTA 6 launch?

A: Yes. GTA 5 RP will remain alive due to GTA 6’s console-first launch and lack of RP tools. So the PC RP community will not switch immediately.

Q2: How many watch hours did GTA 5 get on Twitch in 2024?

A: Over 1.4 billion hours, making it Twitch’s top game.

Q3: When is GTA 6 releasing?

A: Rockstar has fixed the console release date as 26 May 2026. The PC version could come after 6–18 months.

Q4: Will GTA 6 have RP mod support?

A: Not confirmed yet. But Rockstar has purchased Cfx.re (maker of FiveM), which signals RP integration and possibly official support in the future.

Q5: Why is RP so successful on Twitch?

A: Because RP provides live, unscripted storytelling that engages viewers. Character arcs, drama, and community interaction can be seen in real time—even non-gamers are attracted.

Conclusion

The long-lasting popularity of GTA 5 RP, supported by a large community and powerful livestream ecosystem, ensures that it will remain a strong force in the streaming world for years to come—even if GTA 6 becomes a landmark release and steals the spotlight. While console players explore the new open world, PC RP developers will continue to write their own stories in Los Santos.

The fact that both games will be available on Twitch makes it clear that “new” doesn’t always replace the “old and strong”—especially when community connection and immersive experiences become just as important as gameplay and graphics.