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GTA 6 News
The latest news and rumors about GTA 6 for 2026: release date, trailers, announcements, leaks and system requirements. We follow the game every day on VGTimes.
Former Naughty Dog Artist Finds GTA 6's Monolithic Scale Intimidating
Matt Radford, a former VFX artist at Naughty Dog, revealed in a recent interview that he prefers shorter games over 50-hour blockbusters like GTA 6. Using The Last of Us developer's catalog as a reference point, he noted that massive releases simply demand too much free time.
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October 10, 2026
“Everyone Knows Which One They’ll Pick”: GTA 6 Leaker Threatens to Release the Game Through the Credits If His Crypto Hits $30 Million
According to the hacker, Take-Two has only one way out: release GTA 6 on discs and issue a public apology.
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October 10, 2026
U.S. Xbox and PlayStation Sales Hit Historic Lows as Console Prices Rise
Circana analyst Mat Piscatella said rising console prices are putting pressure on the U.S. market, which has seen Xbox and PlayStation sales sink to historic lows through August 2026. He added that the industry has not been in such a precarious position since the early 1980s, when video games suffered a major crash.
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October 10, 2026
Owlcat Delays Shadow of the Road RPG to March 10, 2027
Shadow of the Road will miss its original November 12, 2026 launch window, with Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games announced that they are pushing the RPG to March 10, 2027. The developers say the extra time will go toward polishing the game and addressing remaining issues. The earlier release date was exactly one week before Grand Theft Auto VI's planned launch, and a demo is already available on Steam.
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October 10, 2026
“That’s Going to Be a Conversation for Take-Two and Rockstar”: Nintendo Responds to Question About GTA 6 on Switch 2
Switch 2 already runs Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 remaster, but Nintendo fans’ biggest question remains unanswered.
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October 10, 2026
GTA 6 Leaker Launches Poll for His Next Video
GTA 6 leaker CYBERLEEK has launched a new poll, asking users to choose what his next Grand Theft Auto 6 gameplay video should feature. The options include exploring the open world and completing side missions as the game's two protagonists.
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October 9, 2026
Rockstar Adds Previews of Six GTA 6 Radio Stations and New Screenshots to the Official Website
Rockstar Games has revealed more details about the music featured in Grand Theft Auto 6. The developers have published roughly two-minute previews of six radio stations coming to the game, including the familiar Flash FM from GTA: Vice City. GTA 6 will also introduce podcasts with on-demand content for the first time in series history.
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October 8, 2026
GTA 6 Footage Leaks Again — Leaked Video Shows Jason Naked and Lucia Nearly Nude
Cyberleek, who has previously published footage from Grand Theft Auto 6, has once again posted leaked footage from the game. This time, the leak is a roughly 367 MB video that runs for around 25 minutes. It contains new gameplay footage and cutscenes, so viewers should be aware that it may include story spoilers.
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October 8, 2026
Rockstar Reveals What GTA 6 Will Be Like: Living World, More Complex Car Theft, Relationships, and Player Choice
IGN has published the full version of its in-depth interview with Rob Nelson, Head of Development and Co-Studio Head at Rockstar North. The conversation took place during a 30-minute GTA 6 demo, giving the developer a chance to showcase a wide range of gameplay mechanics and explain how Rockstar is trying to make the open world feel more alive and give players' actions more weight.
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October 7, 2026
Discord Is Apparently Planning a Limited-Time GTA 6 Collab — Leak Reveals Themed Customization and Mysterious Quest
Discord may be preparing a limited-time promotional campaign dedicated to Grand Theft Auto 6. Dataminers discovered the information while digging through the service's data. According to the leak, the collaboration will kick off on November 17.
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October 7, 2026
GTA VI Won't Be Exclusive to Cloud Streaming or Streamable to PC
Xbox chief strategy officer Matthew Ball has pushed back on a report claiming Microsoft had secured exclusive streaming rights for Grand Theft Auto VI at launch, saying the report was incorrect. Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games has not announced a PC version, and Ball said the game will not be streamed exclusively or to PC.
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October 7, 2026
GTA V Has Been Launched in a Browser — Fans Made It Through the First Mission
Fans launched Grand Theft Auto V in a browser without installing it, and the project even shows separate Story Mode and Sandbox Mode. The site also has maps for GTA 5 and GTA 6, and the service itself isn't affiliated with Rockstar Games.
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October 6, 2026
A Mysterious Poll Linked to the Author of the Massive GTA 6 Leaks Is Being Discussed Online
Social media users are discussing new activity linked to CyberLeek, the anonymous figure behind the GTA 6 leaks. A poll has appeared on a website attributed to the leaker, with the results reportedly set to be revealed after October 8.
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October 5, 2026
GTA 6 Feature Reveals New Details About the World, Lucia, and Jason
LOVE magazine has published an extensive feature on GTA 6, covering the game's development, world, characters, and satire. The article features comments from developers and explains how Rockstar set out to turn Leonida into a living region that continues to function even when the player is busy doing their own thing.
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October 5, 2026
Jeteed Is Preparing an Unofficial Game Store for Jailbroken PS5 Consoles
Jeteed's unofficial store for jailbroken PlayStation 5 consoles will only run on systems below firmware 14.10, which could make it a poor fit for anyone hoping to keep a console ready for upcoming releases. The developer says the store should launch soon, but has not announced a date.
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October 5, 2026
GTA Co-Creator Still Hasn't Seen GTA VI Gameplay — He Fears It Could Interfere With His New Games
With less than 50 days left before the release of the most anticipated game of the decade, one of the people who created the series deliberately refuses to see what it looks like.
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October 4, 2026
Warhorse Co-Founder Hopes GTA 6 Will Help Raise Game Prices Across the Industry
Warhorse Studios co-founder Martin Klima said he hopes GTA 6 will become successful enough to help push game prices higher across the industry, even though he has no plans to play it. He said Rockstar Games and publisher Take-Two Interactive are best positioned to lead that change, with the game scheduled to launch on consoles on November 19.
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October 3, 2026
Sex in GTA 6 Is Officially Confirmed, and There's New Art of Jason and Lucia (Updated)
Rockstar Games hasn't said a word about sex scenes yet, but confirmation has turned up in the store. The New Zealand PlayStation Store listing for Grand Theft Auto 6: Ultimate Edition carries a Restricted 18 rating with the descriptors "Drug Use, Graphic Violence, Offensive Language, Sex Scenes."
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October 2, 2026
Miami Heat and Rockstar Unveil GTA 6 Merch: Tees, Hoodies, and Caps Starting at $45
The Miami Heat, the NBA team based in Miami, and Rockstar Games, the studio behind Grand Theft Auto 6, have released a joint clothing collection inspired by Vice City, the fictional city from the GTA series that is based on Miami. The items are already available at the Miami HEAT Store, both in person and online. They come from Court Culture, the label the team uses for its themed apparel.
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October 2, 2026
GTA 6 May Not Have Parodies of Disney World, SeaWorld, or Universal Studios — Rockstar Explains Its Approach
Grand Theft Auto 6 may not include parodies of some of Florida’s most famous attractions, including Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios. Paul MacPherson, Rockstar’s senior vice president of environment art, addressed the possibility of these locations appearing in the game.
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October 1, 2026
Rockstar Employees Visited Florida Strip Clubs Multiple Times While Working on GTA 6
Rockstar North co-head Aaron Garbut revealed that, in an effort to accurately capture the atmosphere of Leonida, Rockstar employees traveled around Florida, took nighttime drives with former police officers, and visited strip clubs multiple times.
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September 30, 2026
Goat Simulator 3's Ticket to Dizzyworld Expansion Launches November 19
Coffee Stain Publishing and Coffee Stain North announced a new playground for Goat Simulator 3: Ticket to Dizzyworld, the game's third major expansion, is set to arrive on November 19, 2026. It follows Multiverse of Nonsense and Baadlands, and its launch lands on the same date as GTA 6 — a coincidence that may not be accidental, since Baadlands also launched on November 19 last year. The DLC has a Steam page.
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September 30, 2026
New GTA 6 Screenshots Showcase Lucia in a Swimsuit, Wildlife, and Open World
Game Informer has shared a batch of exclusive screenshots for Grand Theft Auto 6. The new images offer a closer look at the game's main protagonists, diverse wildlife, and various scenic locations across its open world.
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September 29, 2026
Ex-GTA 6 developer believes the game could even come to smartphones — but sees no point in a Switch 2 version
Fans have been discussing a Switch 2 version of GTA 6 ever since the game was announced. A former developer on the game believes Rockstar simply doesn't need one.
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September 26, 2026
Build your own collector's edition: GTA 6 fans slam the $400 box without the game — hunting down cheaper sunglasses and 3D-printing the alligator
The most devoted GTA fans have dreamed for years of a collector's edition with the heroes, a steelbook and a disc. Rockstar offered them a shot glass, a razor blade keychain and a figure of a TV alligator.
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September 26, 2026
Game Informer to Reveal 12 Brand New GTA 6 Screenshots
Game Informer has revealed the cover of its 382nd issue, dedicated entirely to Grand Theft Auto 6. The digital version of the magazine will go on sale on September 29, 2026.
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September 26, 2026
007: First Light and Big Walk Lead Golden Joystick Awards 2026 Nominations
The Golden Joystick Awards organizers have unveiled the 2026 nominees, and 007: First Light and Big Walk are tied at the top with five nominations each. Resident Evil: Requiem follows with three nominations, while Grand Theft Auto 6 is not in the running because voting closes before its release.
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September 25, 2026
GTA 6 Collector's Box Revealed for $400 — Includes Oakley Sunglasses, a Gator Figure and a Shot Glass, but Not the Game
Rockstar Games has unveiled the Grand Theft Auto 6: The Goodtime State — Vice City Collection. The set is now available through the company's official store and costs $400. The GTA 6 itself is not included and must be purchased separately.
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September 24, 2026
Rumor: Rockstar Is Preparing a Massive GTA 6 Merch Drop, and a Collector's Edition Seems to Be Hiding in It
Dataminers have uncovered a whole batch of unannounced GTA 6 products on Rockstar Games' official website. The list was shared by GTAForums user Razed, known for Razed Mods. It includes 15 GTA 6 T-shirts, 9 parody and branded tees (Burger Shot, Narcos, Macca and more), 5 Rockstar tees, 14 caps and hats, and 11 miscellaneous items, such as a keychain, a Zippo lighter, a money clip, tote bags, sticker packs, and even a basketball and a football.
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September 24, 2026
"Watch them drop": a well-known NBA player calls the release of GTA 6 a threat to the league and the NFL
Athletes are already bracing for November — but not for the playoffs. Coaches and scouts, according to the player, will have it even worse.
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September 23, 2026
Rainbow Six Siege Director Says Ubisoft's New Structure Is a Huge Improvement
Joshua Mills, the creative director of Rainbow Six Siege, said Ubisoft's new structure gives the team fewer layers to cut through when it needs resources or approvals. He called it "a really good improvement" and said the studio can now communicate more directly with headquarters.
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September 23, 2026
Baldur's Gate 3 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Record Stands — GTA 6 Can't Sweep All Five Game of the Year Awards in One Season
The release date let the game down by the narrowest of margins. Eight days short of making the main awards season.
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September 23, 2026
Daughter Asks Rockstar to Let Her Terminally Ill Father Play Grand Theft Auto VI Early
With her father given only a few weeks to live, a daughter known as lexakommurry has appealed to Rockstar Games for an early chance to let him play Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
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September 21, 2026
Rockstar Reminds GTA 6 Actors Not to Reveal Their Roles Before Release
After actor Stephen Root publicly confirmed his involvement in Grand Theft Auto 6, Rockstar Games has reportedly reminded the rest of the voice cast about their existing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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September 21, 2026
A Former Rockstar Developer Explained Through the Cancelled Tokyo Spin-Off Why GTA Will Never Leave the US Again — It Comes Down to Two Billion
Back in the 2000s the studio was seriously weighing up how to move the series to Rio, Moscow, Istanbul, London and Paris. The Japanese option got further than any of them — and it's exactly this project that shows why nobody has those conversations anymore.
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September 20, 2026