GTA 6 is coming: what's next for FiveM RP in 2026?

The question is on every roleplay community's mind: with GTA 6 on the way, does FiveM roleplay on GTA V still have a future? The short answer: yes, and probably for a long time. Here is why, and how to make the most of it.

GTA 6: a console-first release

Rockstar has confirmed GTA 6 for November 19, 2026, but on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S only. No PC version has been announced, and Rockstar's history (GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2) suggests a PC port usually lands around two years after the console release. Since the entire RP scene lives on PC, GTA V and its roleplay still have plenty of runway.

FiveM is upgrading with GTA V Enhanced

Far from fading, FiveM is being modernized. A dedicated GTA V Enhanced build has entered early access, running alongside FiveM Legacy rather than replacing it. It is built on an overhaul of OneSync, the technology that breaks past the old 32-player limit:

• Servers that can host hundreds of players, up to 2,048 at once with Cfx.re's paid Element Club subscriptions (the free license is limited to 48 slots).
• Lower bandwidth, CPU and memory usage.
• A stronger technical foundation for large RP servers.

Rockstar backs roleplay

Another strong signal: Rockstar is now directly involved in the roleplay ecosystem. RP is one of the main reasons GTA V is still played so heavily more than a decade after launch, and the publisher clearly understands that. This new legitimacy makes the scene more stable and durable than it was a few years ago.

Should you launch a FiveM server now?

Yes, the timing is good. The GTA 6 hype is pulling players back toward roleplay, while a PC version of GTA 6 remains far off. Launching or growing an RP server today means positioning yourself while the PC community is at its peak. Whatever your framework (ESX, QBCore, vMenu), what matters is stable, protected infrastructure.

What a good RP server needs

A FiveM RP server leans heavily on the CPU (scripts, entities, synced players). Favor a high-frequency CPU, NVMe storage, enough RAM for your database and resources, and above all solid Anti-DDoS protection, since popular RP servers are frequent targets. Regular backups, run manually or on a schedule, will keep your community's progress safe.

Host your FiveM server with Gamost

Our FiveM plans are compatible with ESX, QBCore and vMenu, with Anti-DDoS, MariaDB databases, backups and 24/7 support included, from €2.99/month. Each plan shows the slot count it is built for, from 16 slots to get started up to 48, the maximum of the free Cfx.re license. Discover the FiveM plans and launch your RP server in under a minute. To pick your codebase, also read our guide ESX vs QBCore.