Who doesn’t love GTA? The game is irreplaceable in the hearts of almost all gamers who grew up playing it in the 90s and 2000s. Three decades after its launch, it continues to entertain millions of players daily even today. And now, if the rumors are to be believed, Rockstar Games’ GTA 6 is all set to take a sharp turn towards crypto.
Earlier this week, Rockstar Games dropped a new trailer for GTA 6, which is set for a 2026 release. And the internet went into a frenzy. The dynamic duo of Lucia and Jason owning the criminal world of the fictional state of Leonida is promising to be an engaging storyline.
But amidst all the hype, the crypto community was busy looking for clues to confirm the long-standing speculation: Will GTA VI integrate cryptocurrency?
GTA 6 and Crypto: Will They, Won’t They
For over a year now, crypto and gaming community discussions have been abuzz with rumors about the potential for in-game cryptocurrency rewards.
While some suggest that players can use crypto to earn, trade, or purchase game elements, GTA purists claim that it would dissociate the game from the kind of real-world feel that it aims to offer.
There’s a growing trend of play-to-earn systems in the gaming industry, but to what extent GTA 6 would like to experiment remains to be seen.
Rockstar’s history with crypto integrations
A much more intriguing chatter is around the possibility of an in-game currency named ‘$RSTAR’. However, given the history of Rockstar with crypto, it sounds like a pipe dream that the in-game currency would be built on a blockchain.
GTA has not seen any large-scale crypto integration efforts thus far, and it is not for the lack of trying. Rockstar has cracked the whip on unauthorized crypto integrations way back in 2022 itself, when it banned the use of crypto and NFTs on modded GTA V servers.
Back then, this move affected several GTA Online roleplay servers attempting to integrate crypto. But the policy received praise for attempting to safeguard its gaming community amid back-to-back crypto-related scams and a crypto winter. However, the situation has changed dramatically since late 2024.
Surge of GTA-Themed Tokens
Amidst all this, a series of unofficial GTA-themed meme coins are cropping up like never before on the Solana blockchain. These tokens, named after the protagonists like Lucia, are aiming to capitalize on the crypto anticipation and are even witnessing rapid price surges.
But most such meme coins lack the necessary documentation and are likely to see steep declines within a short timeframe, reflecting a highly volatile nature. Rockstar Games or their owner, Take-Two Interactive, never endorsed any such meme coins. Such tokens usually target gullible investors and fans of the game, and potential investors should approach these tokens with caution.
Can crypto break into GTA 6?
While the internet is abuzz with rumors, Rockstar has remained tight-lipped on this aspect. Adding to the intrigue, all stakeholders have reportedly signed non-disclosure agreements, leaving fans to speculate without any concrete information.
Popular streamers like Adin Ross and FaZe Clan did hint at creating a GTA VI roleplay server, built around a crypto-based economy. This has led to further speculation about potential crypto integrations, but fans are skeptical as Rockstar’s code of conduct still prohibits this.
If the gaming giant Rockstar does decide to incorporate crypto into GTA VI, it could have massive implications for the market, enhancing the use case and boosting mainstream adoption.
For now, though, it’s all speculation. Rockstar is yet to confirm any crypto-related features, and it’s best to take rumors with a grain of salt. Stay tuned for more updates as we await official information ahead of the highly anticipated GTA 6.
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