Grand Theft Auto Online’s new mode channels Splatoon, of all things

Rockstar is taking some cues from Nintendo.

Today, the studio released a new competitive mode — Land Grab — for Grand Theft Auto Online, the multiplayer component of Grand Theft Auto V. That open-world game has become one of the industry’s best-sellers of all time since its 2013 release, shipping over 75 million copies. GTA Online continues to make money every year thanks to microtransactions, and updates like this keep its players engaged.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.