New data reveals GTA Online players also love Minecraft and Fortnite

Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto Online still appears in player activity reports, but emerging data indicates that much of its most hardcore players are also spending regular time in other mega-franchises.

New research by analytics company Ampere, reported through The Game Business, presents a surprising intersection of gameplay among GTA Online players, particularly with games like Minecraft, Fortnite, and Call of Duty.

GTA Online player crossover indicates powerful affinity for Fortnite and Minecraft

Based on Ampere's April 2025 figures, GTA V hit 20 million monthly active players, a high since June 2022. The report added that most of those players also played other top-grossing games. Fortnite topped the crossover chart, followed by Roblox, Call of Duty, and Minecraft, with the latter recording a high 11% overlap with GTA Online players.Interestingly, this crossover appears in the same month that the Minecraft movie became popular, which can possibly enhance player interest. This indicates a majority of GTA players are not committed to a single game but are transitioning freely between open-world sandboxes and creative multiplayer spaces.This cross-game behavior illustrates the way games like GTA Online are more like virtual communities than standalone experiences.

Even with no recent months of new DLC content, GTA Online is sticky enough to bring players back, even if they're also constructing in Minecraft or fighting in Fortnite.

Average playtime falls among Minecraft enthusiasts playing GTA Online

Even with the huge user base, the report also highlighted a significant decline in average playtime. Among gamers who played both GTA Online and Minecraft on PlayStation, there was a 19% reduction in gaming hours spent on GTA during April. This was one of the sharpest declines registered among all crossover titles.This might mean that although GTA V continues to draw a massive crowd, engagement depth can go up and down with what else is popular. It also implies that younger gamers, most of whom began their gaming journey with Minecraft or Fortnite, might be jumping in or out of GTA's universe depending on outside hype or holiday seasons.The Ampere report provides an interesting glimpse into the changing behavior of GTA Online's user base. As players increasingly divide time across platforms and properties, Rockstar's ongoing viability might not only rely on GTA VI, but also on how effectively GTA Online adapts to changing player interests.Also Read: 5 wild fan theories about GTA 6 that might actually be true