GTA 6 threatens the most popular video games of 2026: Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox could lose millions of players

Rubén Martíneztwitter
Update: Nov 11th, 2026 19:10 CET
Sharefacebooktwitter
whatsapp

The launch of Grand Theft Auto VI is set to become one of the biggest events in the history of video games, but its arrival could have significant consequences for other titles that currently capture the attention of millions of people around the world. A recent report analyzed the video games with the most monthly active users on PlayStation and Xbox in 2026, identifying which ones might lose players with the arrival of the new game from Rockstar Games. Among those affected are true giants like Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox, whose communities share millions of players with Grand Theft Auto V, another of the industry’s titans.

Fortnite, Minecraft, and Roblox Are Among the Video Games That Could Be Most Affected by the Release of GTA 6

Alinea Analytics has published an extensive report analyzing the monthly active users(MAU) of the most popular PlayStation and Xbox video games between January and October 2026. The results show that Fortnitecontinues to dominate on both platforms with an average of 47.9 million monthly players, followed by Minecraft(24.2 million), Roblox(22.9 million), GTA 5 (22.8 million), and Rocket League (20.6 million).

However, what’s truly interesting about the study isn’t just the enormous size of each of these communities, but how a significant percentage within each of them overlaps with the Grand Theft Auto audience. According to the consulting firm’s estimates, between 15% and 20% of Fortnite players also play GTA 5 in the same month. In the case of Minecraft, the proportion is around 20%, while Roblox ranges from 20% to 25%. These figures suggest that millions of users could “migrate” to GTA 6 when it hits stores on November 19.

GTA 6 could trigger a temporary exodus of players, but the real danger lies in GTA Online

The report also warns that the initial impact of GTA 6 does not necessarily mean a permanent loss of users. The reasoning is simple: while many players might temporarily abandon their usual games to explore Vice City, they could also return later, drawn back by the standard user acquisition and retention strategies of games-as-a-service, such as ongoing updates, events, and seasons.

However, there is one unknown factor that could significantly change this scenario: the potential multiplayer component of GTA 6. Although Rockstar Games has not yet detailed its plans in this regard, a new online experience could compete directly with some of the most popular video games on the market for much longer. Paradoxically, one of the main victims could be GTA Online itself—which is integrated into GTA 5 and widely considered the main reason its community is so large.

GTA 6 Pre-order guide: How to claim all bonus items and rewards before launch

How to get the GTA 6 Pre-order bonus: How to unlock the Vintage Vice City pack?

For now, we’ll have to wait until November 19 to see to what extent these games’ communities might take a significant hit. Titles like Fortnite have already anticipated this possibility with unprecedented additions, such as the chance to get all items in their store for free for two weeks—all in the hope of weathering the “GTA 6 hurricane.” Be that as it may, what’s clear is thatRockstar’s upcoming game isn’t “just” a video game, but a full-fledged cultural phenomenon that’s shaking up even games that boast nearly 50 million active players each month on PlayStation and Xbox.

Follow MeriStation USA on X (formerly known as Twitter). Your video game and entertainment website for all the news, updates, and breaking news from the world of video games, movies, series, manga, and anime. Previews, reviews, interviews, trailers, gameplay, podcasts and more! Follow us now!