The Rockstar Games Social Club seems to have shut down, with visits to the URL now redirecting players to Rockstar Games’ main site. Originally launched alongside Grand Theft Auto 4, the Social Club allowed users to track stats, player profiles, and videos for a variety of titles including GTA 4’s DLC, Max Payne 3, L.A. Noire, GTA 5, Red Dead Redemption 2, and GTA: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. Unfortunately, this service appears to be defunct now, with only a few features remaining available.

Reportedly, as of recent updates, the Social Club no longer provides functionalities like player profiles or community walls. However, players can still access GTA crews through the GTA Online website, and track game progress on the official Rockstar site. Friends lists remain visible, but detailed user profiles are now lacking.

Hints Toward Shutdown

Speculation has swirled around the shutdown as Rockstar has not provided an official announcement regarding this change. Interestingly, it seems the Social Club has been edging toward this conclusion since late 2023, after an update on November 20, which replaced most mentions of the Social Club with references to ‘Rockstar Games’ members instead. It appears that some users had not foreseen the complete closure occurring at this time.

Rumors suggest that Rockstar might be planning a new platform tied to the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, anticipated in May 2026. While this development is bittersweet, many gamers express relief over moving away from the Social Club, citing issues such as glitches, poor performance, and potential user security problems.