Rockstar Shuts Down Social Club as GTA 6 Release Approaches
Published on 7/19/2025
Rockstar Games has quietly taken down its Social Club platform, redirecting its URL to the main Rockstar homepage as of July 15, 2025. Previously, key features like profile browsing, wall feeds, and media searches were already removed before the final shutdown
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Launched in 2012, Social Club served as the central hub for GTA Online and Red Dead Online, enabling players to share videos, join crews, track stats, and claim exclusive rewards. Its sudden disappearance has sparked speculation about a complete redesign—potentially to align with the upcoming GTA 6 launch.
Fans are divided: some believe this could signal the retirement of Social Club, while others speculate Rockstar is preparing a brand-new integrated platform to support GTA 6’s online features. With no official comment yet from Rockstar, anticipation is building over what this means for both current and future gameplay experiences.
Given the proximity to GTA 6’s release in May 2026, this move may be a strategic step toward unveiling a revamped backend infrastructure tailored for higher player volume and enhanced social integration. Until Rockstar confirms, the community remains in suspense—especially as the classic Social Club era comes to a close.