With Rockstar Games unveiling two official trailers and character reveals for Grand Theft Auto VI, the hype train is in full motion. But according to Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, GTA V isn’t fading into the background anytime soon.
Speaking at The Game Business Live event, Clancy shared that GTA V will remain a dominant force on Twitch well after GTA VI launches. The reason? One word: roleplay.
🎠Roleplay > Graphics or Tech
Clancy emphasized that GTA V’s staying power isn’t just about its gameplay or graphics—it’s about the community. Specifically, the GTA RP (roleplaying) scene, where players take on original characters, build storylines, and create unscripted entertainment.
He likened the experience to "improv theatre," where streamers aren’t just gaming—they’re performing. And viewers can’t get enough.
📊 The Numbers Don’t Lie
In 2024 alone, GTA V generated a staggering 1.4 billion hours watched on Twitch, with RP streams driving the majority of that viewership. Unlike competitive titles like Call of Duty or League of Legends, GTA RP is easy to follow and enjoy—even if you’ve never played the game.
The drama, humor, and unpredictability of RP make it feel like a live TV series, where anything can happen and no two streams are the same.
🔮 What This Means for GTA VI
While GTA VI will surely dominate headlines and sales charts, GTA V’s RP culture has carved out a niche that new titles can’t easily replace. Unless Rockstar creates tools that support a similarly rich RP environment in GTA VI, streamers and viewers alike may continue to call GTA V home for years to come.
GTA V isn’t just a game—it’s a stage. And for Twitch, the performance is far from over.
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