Picture this: you’re cruising down the neon-lit streets of Vice City, the wind in your hair, and the world at your fingertips. You’ve just pulled off a million-dollar heist with your squad and are ready to invest your hard-earned cash into a new criminal enterprise. But wait, what’s this? The business management system from GTA Online is nowhere to be found in GTA 6? Cue the record scratch and the collective groan of disappointment from fans worldwide!
It may appear to be a minor feature in the context of the game’s offerings—given the sheer amount of various activities available to players at present—but the business management system has become an integral part of the GTA Online experience. Players have grown accustomed to building their criminal empires, investing in various illicit enterprises, and watching their virtual bank accounts grow.
The thrill of balancing the risks and rewards of illegal activities has successfully kept players engaged for countless hours. And the lack of this thrill in the upcoming title could potentially result in alienating a significant portion of the Grand Theft Auto fan base.
The Thrill of Building a Criminal Empire
The business management system in GTA Online has come a long way since its humble beginnings. What started as a simple way to earn some extra cash on the side has evolved into a complex and outright addictive gameplay mechanic. Players can now own and operate a wide variety of illicit businesses, from counterfeit cash factories and meth labs to smuggling operations and arms dealing.
Each business also comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. Players must manage supplies, upgrade equipment, and fend off rival gangs to keep their criminal operations running smoothly. The sense of satisfaction that comes from building a successful criminal empire is unmatched, and it keeps players coming back for more.
Take the bunker business, for example. Players must source supplies, manage production, and fend off rival players to keep their operation running smoothly. The sense of satisfaction that comes from watching your stock grow and your bank account swell is unparalleled!
And when it’s time to sell, the adrenaline rush of navigating a fully-loaded delivery truck (worth millions of your hard-earned GTA$) across the map, dodging enemy players and law enforcement, is a true test of skill and nerves.
The Sheer Depth of Business Management in GTA Online
Over the years, Rockstar has continually expanded and refined the business management system in GTA Online through numerous updates. From the introduction of the nightclub business in the “After Hours” update to the more recent addition of the “Acid Lab” business in the “Los Santos Drug Wars” update, each new addition has brought fresh opportunities for players to invest their money and build their criminal empires.
These updates have not only added new business ventures but also introduced new gameplay mechanics and features that have kept the business management aspect of the game feeling fresh and engaging.
Given the popularity and success of GTA Online‘s business management system, it’s clear that fans have come to expect this feature in future installments of the series, too. The absence of a robust business management system in GTA 6 could leave players feeling like something significant is missing from the game.
It’s not just about the satisfying gameplay loop or, as some may put it, the “endless grind” for some virtual currency so that you can buy your favorite in-game supercar or private jet. It’s about the overall sense of progression, accomplishment, and ownership that comes with building a successful criminal empire with your friends!
The Obvious Potential for Innovation in GTA 6
Of course, it’s entirely possible that Rockstar has something even better in store for us with GTA 6. Perhaps they’re working on a new and improved, even more engaging business management system that will blow everyone’s minds. Maybe they’re introducing new types of criminal enterprises or more complex supply chains, which will add even more depth to the game? A fully functioning stock market? NFTs? Cryptocurrency? The possibilities are endless!
The key here is to build on the success of GTA Online‘s existing system while innovating and expanding on it. After all, players want to feel like they’re getting something fresh and exciting rather than just a rehash of the same old features.
If Rockstar wants to keep their fans happy and engaged, they must find a way to incorporate this feature into the new game while also pushing the limits of what’s possible in an open-world crime simulator. The stakes are high, but if anyone can pull it off, it’s the team behind one of the most successful and influential gaming franchises of all time.
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to release in “Fall 2025” for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with a PC version expected to follow in 2026.
