Ah, remember 2013? Remember the launch of Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online on Xbox 360? We're now (incredibly) almost eight years on, and Rockstar has confirmed those Xbox 360 servers will officially close this December.
The final date for GTA Online on Xbox 360 is December 16, 2021, and the reason for the server closure according to Rockstar is to "prepare for this Fall's launches of the new expanded and enhanced versions" for next-gen consoles.
Please note, these changes are strictly for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of GTA Online, and will have no impact on access to, or progress within, the Grand Theft Auto V Story Mode.
Also, Shark Cash Cards for GTA Online on Xbox 360 will be discontinued as of September 15, 2021.
GTA Online isn't the only game that's affected, as both Max Payne 3 and LA. Noire will also be getting Xbox 360 server closures, with Max Payne turning off its website stat tracking, online multiplayer, and leaderboards, and LA. Noire just turning off its website stat tracking. Again, this is only for the Xbox 360 (and PS3) versions of those games.
"All these changes will have no impact on access or progress in Story Mode for any of these titles on either platform.
We’d like to thank the GTA Online community for their continued support, and look forward to seeing players continue their journey in Los Santos with us on new platforms."
Sad to see the Xbox 360 servers shutting down for any of these games? Let us know in the comments below.
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Wow this is surprising and sad. I still play this from time to time on 360 and the lobbies are usually full and active. Cost cutting measures for sure but inevitable. Same for the other games, but thats the way it goes I suppose
This isn't the least bit surprising. The Series X and PS5 versions are coming later in the year and Take Two would very much like you to pay for the game a second or third time. Shutting down the Xbox 360 and PS3 servers is definitely one avenue to forcing players to cough up more money.
It's understandable. The older consoles probably won't be able to handle to new material being added or they would have to be downgraded pretty bad.
Crazy when I think back, I've bought GTA V on 360, PC, PS4 and probably on Series X next.
Feel like my pants have been pulled down the amount Rockstar have milked this game.
Almost 8 years and still reselling the same game. Bless them.
@Tasuki The 360 and PS3 versions stopped being updated in 2017 I believe. So they haven't received any new content in a long time.
Likely the XBO and PS4 versions will stop being updated in 2022 or 2023. R* have already confirmed some new content will only be on PS5/XSX/XSS/PC.
@LightningLeader you and me both. At least max Payne 3 backwards compatibility
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