'Grand Theft Auto Online' will be shut down for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games later this year.
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Rockstar has confirmed plans to end the title's servers on the older consoles as it prepares for its launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 11.
In a blog post, the studio said: "The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of GTA Online, including website stat tracking via the Rockstar Games Social Club, will officially be shutting down on December 16, 2021.
"In addition, Shark Cash Cards for GTA Online will no longer be sold for the PS3 and Xbox 360 versions after September 15, 2021.
"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.
"Additionally, website stat tracking via the Rockstar Games Social Club and other features for select PS3 and Xbox 360 titles will be shutting down on September 16, 2021."
The team thanked the game's "community" and encouraged people to "continue their journey" on the newer consoles.
They added: "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."