Rockstar Games has introduced a Halloween event of a different sort to GTA Online and the players are really connecting with it emotionally to the point of being called insane practically. But perhaps the excitement is not caused by the ghosts after all. The official tweet read that if you take pictures of the spectral guests in Blaine County, you will not only get the Ghosts Exposed Cap but also receive the bounty of 2X GTA$. Once you receive a message from Ghosts Exposed, take your camera and search the region for evidence. Sounds creepy and enjoyable? But the replies…oh God, the replies are something else altogether. It seems that Rockstar has set the stage for demand to pour in; and the predominant demand is so much one thing that it is not really hard to guess what that thing is: GTA 6.
Now, here’s the thing: Rockstar is trying to breathe new life every time into the decade-old GTA Online game through seasonal events, which is simply terrific for the still-grinding players in Los Santos. But the community’s impatience has, dwindled to that level where it is already almost non-existent when something like a Halloween costume comes in the mix. As soon as this tweet went out, the comments started coming in like a protest. One user asked, “GTA6 trailer 3 when?” Another one went straight to the point saying, “Nobody is interested in this dead ass game, just focus all efforts on GTA 6 😂.” The attitude has been echoed by many. Of course, hunting ghosts sounds cool and all, but players are obviously longing for what is next.
GTA 6 is not the sole problem. The comments are in chaos, a mixture of demands and frustrations. There are a number of players asking for a PS5 version of Red Dead Redemption 2 or a 60 FPS patch. “RDR2 PS5 60 FPS patch please” a user has cried out, which has turned into a common demand in the cowboy community. Others are curious to know why the Ghosts Exposed event of this year only provides a cap and not the full outfit or livery like in former times. “The brigham is claimable in the salvage yard but you don’t want to give us the special livery and outfit?” one confused gamer asked. This displays a problem that has become rather common where Rockstar shifts the rewards and the gamers feel they have been short-changed.
Besides, there’s also the question of timing and the doubts about monetization. A user inputted the very short 15-minute window for certain events like UFO seeings and complained it is too short and very inconvenient for those on vacation. “Why do you do the UFO thing where you can only get select ones on select days when people go on holiday so can’t get them all? 🙁 Surely a repeat the next week at least 7 days apart isn’t much?” another fan said. One player thought of hidden costs, asserting, “so hold on it’s actually a struggle until you pay…I guarantee it. there is some stupid monetization to this…”. Given the game’s past with microtransactions this scepticism is not without a basis.
But let us turn back to the GTA 6 elephant in the room. The excitement is for real, and the impatience is very much felt. In the replies, rumors and ‘leaks’ are all over the place. One user claimed, “It’s been delayed to the end of 2026,” while another was adamant, “May 2026.” There’s even the mention of an investor call on November 6, 2025, being a significant date for the news. “Until the investing call ends you have to wait until November 6, 2025, this is where the investing call starts so please just chill out and calm down,” one player, trying to contain the chaos, said. But let’s be honest, when has asking gamers to ‘chill out’ ever worked?
There are the demands and along with them a hint of humor and nostalgia. Among the requests are calls for Bully 2 or a GTA IV remake during the holiday season. “GTA IV would be great for Christmas holidays,” one user said with a festive picture, perhaps. Another joked, “Bro Where’s my clown suit,” probably referring to missing costume items. Then there’s the sheer desperation: “Can’t stop thinking about gta6,” accompanied by a meme. This is a state, wonderfully.
What is really interesting is how this one tweet mirrors the current situation of Rockstar’s community at the same time. On one side are the developers who are trying to squeeze the most out of their liveservice game by creating the very engaging ghost-hunting scenario-heavy creative events. On the other side is a player community that has mostly transferred, at least mentally, to the next big thing. The gap between them is immense. Apart from the initial announcement, Rockstar has not said much, if anything, about the GTA 6 details which only adds to the frenzy. Each tweet about GTA Online is now met with a barrage of questions regarding the sequel. It’s as if you have come to a Halloween party in an amazing costume, but no one is asking about you; they are just wanting to know when the main event is.
Well, if you are planning to play GTA Online to take part in this spooky event, it is a great way to earn some cash and get a quirky cap. However, be prepared for the tension that is very much present in the community. The Halloween update has come with ghostly creatures wandering through Blaine County, but the real ghost is the absence of GTA 6 news that is haunting every comment thread. Whether you are capturing spirits or just waiting for that next trailer, one thing is for sure: Rockstar’s audience is vocal, passionate, and forever ready to share their opinions. And honestly, who could blame them? After so many years of waiting, a touch of impatience is completely justified. Just perhaps don’t take it out on the poor ghosts, alright?
