Grand Theft Auto DLC reportedly cancelled as focus shifts to GTA Online

Behind the scenes

A rumored Grand Theft Auto DLC featuring Trevor working with the police was reportedly cancelled as GTA Online gained popularity.

According to Steven Ogg, the voice actor for Trevor in GTA 5, voice lines were recorded for the DLC but it never saw the light of day.

Insider insights

Former Rockstar employee Joe Robino revealed details about the shelved DLC in a conversation with YouTuber SanInPlay.

Robino mentioned working on the standalone DLC before it was scrapped due to the success of GTA Online.

Business decision

The decision to focus on GTA Online over a standalone DLC was driven by the overwhelming success and popularity of the online mode.

Despite the cancellation, elements from the DLC may have made their way into later iterations of GTA Online.

Fan speculation

Speculation among fans had long suggested that GTA Online's success was the reason behind the lack of extensive DLC releases for GTA 5.

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