GTA 6 hype goes through the roof as Rockstar launches official Discord server

Rockstar Games has launched its own Discord server, creating a single hub for fans to socialize, chat, and coordinate in-game activity across its portfolio, including titles like Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Online and Red Dead Online. Within hours of launch, the server accumulated tens of thousands of users, with the Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) channel proving among the most active, reflecting widespread anticipation for the forthcoming release.

Hype for GTA 6 has been high, driven by years of leaks, rumors, and Rockstar’s official teaser trailer, which gained high view counts when it was released in December 2023. The game, which is set to release in 2025, has been a consistent talking point on social media platforms such as Twitter, Reddit, and YouTube, where fans theorize about potential features and improvements.

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The Rockstar Discord server is set up to make it easy for the community to interact. It includes Looking For Group (LFG) channels for players to group together, participate in events, and socialize with others they have things in common with. Users can even choose to have certain roles for notifications on particular games, events, and giveaways for a more personalized experience.

Nevertheless, keeping up with the hype for GTA 6 has been challenging. The game’s official channel has had high levels of activity, such as speculation and unconfirmed details, prompting Rockstar to place slow-mode limitations on the flow of messages. Even with the restrictions in place, the conversations are ongoing at a high rate, which signifies high interest in the title.

The launch of the Discord server comes amid a string of recent happenings that have sparked ongoing GTA 6 chatter. Notably, the server’s artwork features six wanted stars, which has prompted speculation about the potential return of the six-star wanted level—a feature in earlier series entries but dropped in GTA V.

Establishing the official Discord server is a move by Rockstar to engage with its community, providing a dedicated space for discussion, news, and events for its titles. Or maybe it’s just a PR stunt, to overhype the overhyped.