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Copyright Claims Wipe Scrapped GTA 5 Expansion Clips and an Old GTA 6 Map Version From the Web
Just as leaked footage of cut GTA 5 content and an early GTA 6 map started circulating widely, it began quietly disappearing -- and that's no accident.
New Modding Rules Clamp Down on Mission Edits, Map Changes, and Crossover Content Before GTA 6 Even Launches
Rockstar's PC modding community has powered years of fan creativity around GTA -- but new rules published just weeks before GTA 6's release suggest the freewheeling era of total creative control may be over.
192GB Leak Reveals Scrapped Liberty City Expansion and Agent Trevor DLC Details
A massive resurfaced trove of Rockstar files is peeling back years of secrecy around GTA 5's canceled expansions -- and it's forty times larger than the leak that first cracked the door open in 2023.
Take-Two Confirms Existing Online Multiplayer Won't Be Shelved When Sequel Arrives
Rockstar's current cash cow isn't getting retired the moment GTA 6 ships -- Take-Two says GTA Online will keep receiving support well past launch, and PC is only growing in importance to that plan.
Buried In The Album Announcement: A Tease About Radio's "Next Evolution"
A single sentence at the bottom of Rockstar's own blog post is doing a lot of heavy lifting today -- and it's got fans replaying every earbud shot from the trailers.
Why Heist Variety Could Make or Break GTA 6's Robbery Loop
If every store hold-up and armored truck job plays out the same way twice, the thrill dies fast -- a new GameSpot breakdown argues Rockstar needs to lean hard into chaos.
Leak Suggests GTA 6's Soundtrack Is Getting a Vinyl-Style Physical Release
For collectors who still want something to hold, a new leak claims Rockstar isn't leaving the GTA 6 soundtrack purely in the cloud.
34-Track Physical Soundtrack for GTA 6 Now Open for Preorder
Fans who've been piecing together the soundtrack song by song can now put money down on the whole thing -- 34 tracks, pressed to wax or burned to disc.
2027 Emerges as Likely Target for GTA 6's Online Mode, According to Twitch's Boss
Rockstar still calls GTA 6 a "single-player experience," but Twitch's own CEO just put a year on when the inevitable online mode might actually arrive -- and it's further out than many fans hoped.
Take-Two Shareholder Meeting Comments Fuel Speculation on a GTA 6 PC Port
GTA 6 launches this November on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S only -- but comments from Take-Two's top executive suggest PC players shouldn't give up hope, just patience.
Streaming Giant Spotify Drops Hints of Its Own GTA 6 Tie-In
Rockstar's marketing machine may be adding another major streaming partner to its roster -- and this time it's the platform millions use to build their driving playlists.
King of the Hill's Stephen Root Becomes GTA 6's First Officially Confirmed Cast Member
Rockstar has stayed silent on casting for years, but one veteran voice actor has now confirmed his involvement -- and called what he saw "an amazing thing to look at."
Every Song Confirmed for GTA 6 So Far, From Tom Petty to Depeche Mode
Twenty-plus tracks have now been pulled straight from Rockstar's own trailers, and the rumor mill around dozens more is only getting louder.
Musicians Are Dropping GTA-Style Teasers, and Fans Think a Soundtrack Reveal Is Near
Morgan Wallen, Travis Scott, and the Freebandz label all posted GTA-flavored imagery within a short span of each other, and fans are convinced it's not a coincidence.
Voice Behind Brian Heder Confirms He's Playing a Key GTA 6 Smuggler
Months of guessing over who's actually behind GTA 6's voice cast just ended, not with a Rockstar press release, but with a candid answer at a Beverly Hills tea party.
Miami Heat Arena to Feature Massive Vice City Branding, Per Private Arena Agreement
No public hearing, no city council debate -- just a signed contract between a private arena operator and Take-Two, and suddenly Miami's skyline is about to get a Vice City makeover.
City Commission Signs Off on Low-Key GTA 6 Ad Deal to Fund Stadium Repairs
A city meeting just turned a public football field into the latest flashpoint over Rockstar's real-world Miami takeover -- and the money trail behind it.
Streamer's Pre-Approved Five-Day 'Cave' Highlights a Bigger Trend: Planning Time Off Around GTA 6
One dad cleared it with his wife a year in advance. Now the internet is arguing about whether taking vacation days to play GTA 6 is peak dedication or peak immaturity.
Attempted Extortion Emerges After Sleuths Link a Real Florida Resort to GTA 6's Fictional Nudist Spot
A real Florida business says it's being shaken down over gun violence references after online sleuths connected it to a fictional GTA 6 location -- and now it's caught in the crossfire of the game's hype cycle.
Wall Street Is Betting Against GTA 6's Momentum, and the Numbers Show Why
Preorders are shattering records and the Netflix trailer broke viewing charts, yet Take-Two's share price keeps sliding into November. GameSpot digs into why the market refuses to reward the hype.
Employment Tribunal Opens Into Mass Firing of 31 Rockstar Workers, Company Vows to Fight Claims
While the countdown to GTA 6's launch dominates headlines, a legal battle over the firing of dozens of Rockstar staff is now playing out in a courtroom -- and the studio isn't backing down.
A Real-Life Athlete Just Proved That Bizarre Jason Backflip Isn't Pure CGI Fantasy
Fans have spent two years arguing over whether the trailer's strangest stunt was even physically possible -- turns out someone just went and did it.
Police AI Overhaul Could Force Players to Rethink Every Getaway
Outrunning a star rating used to mean flooring it until the heat cooled down. GameSpot suggests that lazy playbook may no longer cut it in GTA 6.
Ampere Analysis: Six-Hour Streaming Window for GTA 6 Footage Added 100,000+ New Netflix Accounts
A single afternoon of GTA 6 footage reportedly did what most marquee TV premieres can't: pull over 100,000 people into signing up for a streaming service they weren't already paying for.
PlayStation's Store Buckles as Demand for GTA 6 DualSense Controllers Spirals Into Scalper Frenzy
Minutes after pre-orders opened, PlayStation's own storefront couldn't keep up -- and now the limited-edition GTA 6 controllers are already popping up on eBay at inflated prices.
Preorder Window Opens for Themed GTA 6 DualSense Controllers, and They're Already Selling Fast
The clock is ticking for fans who want official GTA 6 hardware on launch day -- IGN reports preorders are live, but supply won't last.
New Zealand and Australia May Boot Up GTA 6 Sixteen Hours Before American Players
A midnight-local unlock schedule would mean American fans watch the rest of the world play GTA 6 for the better part of a day before their own copy goes live.
Take-Two CFO's Stock Sale Was Just Routine Tax Housekeeping, Not a GTA 6 Signal
A Take-Two executive just sold nearly $300,000 worth of stock weeks before GTA 6's launch window narrows -- but the real story is far less dramatic than the headline suggests.
Rockstar North's Rob Nelson: 2023 Debut Trailer Captured an Idea, Not a Finished Game
A Tom Petty song did more than set a mood for GTA 6's first trailer -- according to Rockstar North's boss, it was the internal rallying cry for a game that, at the time, didn't fully exist yet.
Can GTA 6 Finally Break the Series' Ugly Track Record With Women?
Grand Theft Auto has spent decades treating women as punchlines, victims, or props for its male leads. A new GameSpot opinion piece argues Lucia Caminos is the series' best chance yet to prove it's grown up.
Collectibles, Not Discs, Are Now Carrying GameStop's Bottom Line Ahead of GTA 6's Launch
GameStop just posted its best Q2 operating income since going public in 2002 -- and video games had almost nothing to do with it.
Global Time Zones Mean Some Countries Get GTA 6 Nearly a Full Day Before Others
Rockstar's midnight launch tradition means the world won't unwrap GTA 6 at the same time -- and for players in the US, that gap could mean hours of dodging spoilers while the rest of the planet already has controller in hand.
Fans Split Over Whether Gas Gauges and Gun Limits Push GTA 6 Too Far Into Realism
Some players want chaos on demand. Others want consequences. GTA 6's early details are forcing fans to pick a side.
Time Zone Loophole Could Let Players Boot Up Hours Before Their Local Midnight
A midnight-everywhere digital launch sounds fair on paper, but it hands a real advantage to anyone willing to fake their console's location.
Why This Fall's Packed Game Lineup Could Make November's GTA 6 Launch Even Bigger
Dozens of ambitious games are about to fight for the same shrinking pool of gamer dollars this fall -- and GameSpot argues almost none of them will walk away unscathed before GTA 6 even shows up.
A Limited-Time Discount Trick Shaves $10 Off GTA 6's Ultimate Edition on Xbox
Xbox players hunting for a cheaper way into GTA 6's priciest edition have a narrow window to act -- IGN reports the savings vanish after today.
China's Version of the GTA 6 Trailer Quietly Cuts Smoking, Dancing, and Nudity
The same extended trailer that had fans freeze-framing every alley for clues looks noticeably tamer on China's version of YouTube -- and it's not a glitch.
Crime-Glorification Complaint Deepens Rift Over Turning Real Miami Into Vice City
A branding push meant to celebrate GTA 6's ties to Miami is instead putting local officials at odds with each other -- with the county's top law enforcement officer arguing the game undermines his own mission.
Why Migrating Millions of GTA Online Players Won't Be Simple, According to a Former Valve Developer
Rockstar has stayed almost entirely silent on GTA 6's multiplayer plans -- and a developer who helped build Steam says that silence is masking a genuinely thorny problem.
Local Law Enforcement Pushes Back on Plan to Wrap Miami in GTA 6 Ads
A city hoping to cash in on the biggest launch in gaming history is now caught in a fight over whose Miami gets to be the "real" one.
A Video Essay Makes the Case That Stealing Cars Is No Longer a Side Activity in GTA 6
Jacking a car has always been a Grand Theft Auto staple, but a new GameSpot video argues Rockstar is rebuilding the entire series around that one moment -- and it might change how you play every mission.
Sony's State of Play Sneaks In a Pair of GTA 6-Themed DualSense Pads
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it teaser at Sony's State of Play just gave collectors a reason to start saving up before November.
Years-Old Rumors About GTA 6 Are Being Vindicated One By One
For years, dedicated fans sifted through scraps of unverified chatter about GTA 6, unsure which parts were real. Now, according to Kotaku, a surprising number of those old claims are lining up with what Rockstar has actually confirmed.
Opt-In, Not Mandatory: Rockstar Explains Jason and Lucia's Relationship Mechanics
Worried GTA 6 is forcing you into a love story? Rockstar says you can skip the hand-holding entirely -- but you might be giving something up if you do.
Rockstar Officially Recognizes NoPixel's Next-Gen Roleplay Server
Rockstar just gave one of GTA's biggest fan-made roleplay communities its blessing to build something new -- and the timing, right before GTA 6, is hard to ignore.
31.1 Million Views Later, Netflix's Chart Has a New Champion
A trailer for a video game just beat out an actual Netflix original film for the streamer's top spot -- and it didn't even need a full week to do it.
Push Your Rampage Too Far and GTA 6 May Lock You Out of Redemption, Report Claims
Go too far down the path of chaos in GTA 6, and there reportedly may be no coming back -- your character's morality could permanently break, coloring the rest of your playthrough.
Rockstar North Boss Admits the Weight of 13 Years of Expectations Is Getting to the Team
Thirteen years of hype, a $2 billion preorder estimate, and a November date already locked in -- and the man running Rockstar North is telling IGN, in plain terms, that his team is nervous.
Vehicle Count Spotted in Trailers Already Tops 250, Fans Claim
The game hasn't even launched, and dedicated fans say they've already logged more rides in trailers and screenshots than existed in all of GTA 5.
Clicking the Stick Finally Replaces Button-Mashing to Sprint
One of the most nagging control quirks in GTA history may finally be gone -- and it's not a big flashy feature, just a button you won't have to mash anymore.
Fresh Batch of Screenshots Signals Rockstar Is Ramping Up Toward November
After a stretch of relative quiet, Rockstar has dropped another round of screenshots -- and the timing alone is fueling speculation that the marketing machine is finally shifting into high gear.
Some Real Couples Are Reportedly Fighting Over a Fictional Romance System
A game mechanic is supposed to stay on screen -- but for some couples, GTA 6's in-depth romance system is apparently spilling into real arguments about loyalty and boundaries.
Demolished Building Didn't Stop This Sleuth From Tracking Down Jason and Lucia's Home
The building that apparently inspired Jason and Lucia's Vice City apartment was torn down back in 2023 -- which makes tracking it down from trailer footage alone all the more impressive.
How Much Hard Drive Space Should You Clear For GTA 6? Fans Are Doing The Math
With no official number from Rockstar, fans are turning to preload timelines and past install sizes to guess just how much of your console's storage GTA 6 is about to eat alive.
Visual Leap From GTA 5 Has Players Debating Just How Far Rockstar Has Come
A generation-old game is suddenly the yardstick everyone's using to measure GTA 6 -- and by most accounts, GTA 5 isn't holding up well in the comparison.
Fans Believe They've Pinpointed Where Jason and Lucia Actually Live
A building somewhere in the real world may have quietly become the most photographed "apartment" in GTA 6 fandom -- even though nobody living there is getting Rockstar's blessing to open the door.
A Familiar 80s Voice Sneaks Back Into Leonida's Soundtrack
Buried inside Netflix's extended look at GTA 6 is a needle drop that longtime fans will recognize instantly -- and its lyrics might be doing more storytelling than they first appear.
No Microtransactions, No Generative AI at Launch, Rockstar Confirms for GTA 6
Two of the biggest anxieties hanging over modern game releases just got a direct answer from Rockstar itself -- at least for launch day.
Minimalist HUD Design Sparks a Split Reaction Among Players Poring Over Footage
A stripped-down health bar and minimap have some fans calling GTA 6's interface refreshingly clean -- and others calling it a placeholder that shipped by mistake.
Vice City Building Spotted Looks Just Like Dexter's Miami Condo
Fans comparing screenshots have found an eerie match between a Vice City building and Dexter Morgan's real-world Miami home -- and the timing with Dexter Resurrection's second season couldn't be more suspicious.
A Side Mission Easter Egg Has a Real-Life Streamer Reacting Online
A blink-and-you-miss-it detail in Rockstar's Netflix showcase has turned into an unexpected moment of internet crossover -- and the person allegedly referenced isn't staying quiet about it.
Comment Section Under New Trailer Turns Into a Meditation on Getting Older
Nobody expected a 25-minute gameplay reveal to double as group therapy, but the top comments under Rockstar's extended-look upload are less about gunplay and more about growing up, growing old, and just trying to survive until launch day.
Side-by-Side Shots Put Vice City's PS2 Roots Next to GTA 6's PS5 Leap
Two decades of hardware and design evolution get laid bare in a series of matched-up shots, and the gap is bigger than nostalgia might suggest.
Netflix Streaming Deal for Extended Look Originated With Rockstar, Not the Platform
Turns out the streaming giant wasn't the one chasing this partnership -- Rockstar came knocking first.
In-Game Ad Footage Was Actually Shot Inside Red Dead Redemption II
A fictional TV commercial glimpsed in GTA 6's extended look wasn't built from scratch -- Rockstar apparently reused footage captured inside Red Dead Redemption II to make it.
Boosting Vehicles Won't Be a Simple Smash-and-Grab Anymore
Hopping into any car and speeding off has been a series staple for over two decades -- but Kotaku reports that habit is about to get a lot more complicated.
Canine Companions Bring Petting, Poop-Flinging, and Maybe Lottery Luck to Leonida
Forget wanted stars and vehicle theft overhauls -- one of the most talked-about GTA 6 features might just be a dog's rear end.
Frame Rate Doubts Emerge After Digital Foundry Dissects Extended Look Footage
The Extended Look was meant to hype fans up for Leonida -- instead, it's sparked a debate about whether GTA 6 can even hit 60fps on the hardware most players will use.
PlayStation 5 In-Game Footage Anchors Rockstar's Full-Length Preview
No pre-rendered cutscenes, no CGI trickery -- Rockstar says every frame of its extended look was pulled straight from PlayStation 5 gameplay.
Rockstar's Extended Look Footage Finds a Home in Short Form on YouTube
Fans who missed the Netflix broadcast now have a quick, vertical alternative straight from Rockstar's own YouTube channel.
GTA 6 Extended Look Trimmed Into Bite-Sized Format on Rockstar's Channel
Rockstar's official YouTube page has repackaged its "Now Playing" footage into a quick-scroll clip, giving the Extended Look yet another home for fans who missed the original broadcast.
Extended Look Clip Gets a Second Life in Short-Form Format
Fans who missed the original broadcast now have another way to catch the footage, as Rockstar's own channel packages the Extended Look for quick, on-the-go viewing.
Rockstar Uploads Vertical Cut of Extended Look for Mobile Viewers
Just when the discourse around the Extended Look seemed to be winding down, Rockstar quietly dropped another version of the footage built specifically for phone screens.
YouTube Shorts Now Hosts the Official Extended Look Clip
Rockstar's own channel quietly added a vertical cut of the Extended Look, giving fans another official place to watch beyond the original broadcast.
Rockstar Posts Its Own Short-Form Cut of the Extended Look
After days of reactions, breakdowns, and screenshot dumps from outlets covering Netflix's showcase, Rockstar has finally published its own version of the footage.
Distractions Galore: Cataloguing the Side Content Glimpsed in the Extended Look
Nearly 30 minutes of footage wasn't just about the main story -- eagle-eyed viewers have been picking apart every frame for hints of what you'll do when you're not running missions.
Skipping the Spoilers Paid Off, IGN Writer Says After Netflix Extended Look
Months of leaks flooded the internet ahead of the Netflix Extended Look, but one IGN writer says staying spoiler-free made the reveal hit even harder.
Social Media Erupts Over Netflix's Extended GTA 6 Footage
"Mind-blowingly good" is just one of the phrases flooding timelines after the Grand Theft Auto 6 Extended Look dropped on Netflix -- but is the hype justified?
Evading Police in Leonida Gets Trickier as Wanted Mechanics Get an Overhaul
Getting a star isn't the worst of it anymore -- once law enforcement locks onto you in GTA 6, escaping becomes a whole new challenge.
A Fourth Playable Character Was On the Table Before Jason and Lucia Won Out
Before landing on its criminal couple, Rockstar reportedly weighed expanding the cast even further than GTA 5's trio -- floating the idea of a four-protagonist structure for GTA 6.
Full Reveal Arrives With a Batch of 15 Screenshots, One Found Only on IGN
The wait for a proper look at Rockstar's world is over -- IGN says the full reveal has landed alongside 15 fresh screenshots, one of which can't be found anywhere else.
Rockstar North Insider Talks Ambition Behind GTA 6's Every Detail
What does it actually mean to make a sequel that has to top everything Rockstar has ever built? IGN's exclusive sit-down with Rob Nelson tries to answer that.
Jason and Lucia's Bond-Building Mechanic Is Entirely Skippable, Per Design
Not interested in playing matchmaker for GTA 6's leads? Fine by Rockstar -- the whole relationship system can be ignored without consequence.
Leonida's Scale Pushed Current-Gen Hardware Beyond Red Dead 2's World, Devs Say
Rockstar built the biggest, most complicated world in its history for GTA 6 -- and getting current-gen consoles to run it took some serious work.
Confusing Rulebook Leaves Streamers Scrambling Ahead of Netflix's GTA 6 Showcase
What should be the biggest co-streaming event of the year is turning into a headache for creators, who say the guidelines for broadcasting the Netflix GTA 6 reveal are murky at best.
Runtime and Capture Details Emerge for Netflix's GTA 6 Showcase
Fans counting down the hours to the Netflix showcase now know roughly how long they'll be watching -- and what hardware captured the footage.
Vanity Has Real Stakes as Social Clout Shapes Vice City Encounters
Forget street smarts alone -- in Vice City, how Jason and Lucia look can decide whether influencers, celebrities, and tourists even give them the time of day.
Prison Scene Leak Reveals Early Backstory Details for Lucia
After days of leaks centered almost entirely on Jason, a new clip reportedly from GTA 6's prologue finally puts Lucia in the spotlight -- behind bars, and stirring up fan theories about how far her story might go.
Studio Headcount Doubled to Bring Real Fashion and Auto Experts Into GTA 6's Production
Building the world's most anticipated game apparently took twice the people -- and a lot of outside expertise Rockstar doesn't usually rely on.
Wielding Weapons in Plain Sight Draws Fast Police Attention in Leonida
Strolling down the sand with a rifle slung out in the open won't fly this time -- Leonida's cops apparently notice, and fast.
Gym Sessions and Muscle Gains Confirmed for GTA 6 Protagonists
Bulking up isn't just a San Andreas memory anymore -- Rockstar has confirmed a body-altering fitness mechanic is returning for GTA 6.
Weight Gain and Fatigue Set to Alter How Jason and Lucia Move Through Leonida
Skip meals, skip sleep, skip the gym -- and Leonida's two leads will apparently show it, echoing a beloved mechanic Rockstar hasn't touched since San Andreas.
Prologue Story Footage Hits the Web Mere Hours After Warning About Spoilers
The timing couldn't be worse: barely a day after a warning to brace for spoilers, an extended clip claiming to show GTA 6's opening story sequence is already circulating.
New Cyberleek Clip Cuts From Police Chase To Brief Lucia Cutscene
Just as Rockstar issues another round of apologies over the leaks, a fresh clip surfaces with something new: an actual look at Lucia in a story cutscene.
Thirteen Years Between Sequels: How Much Gaming Changed While Waiting for GTA 6
GTA 6 finally arrives on November 19, but the gap since GTA 5's 2013 launch was long enough for entire consoles, companies, and industry eras to rise and fall around it.
Apology and 'Heartbreaking' Admission Mark First Official Word on Leak Wave
After days of silence while clips flooded the internet, the studio behind GTA 6 has finally addressed the leaks directly -- and the tone is far more personal than fans expected.
Statement Confirms Netflix Showcase as Rockstar's Answer to Leak Wave
After weeks of silence while gameplay footage and spoilers spread online, Rockstar finally addressed the leaks directly -- and pointed fans toward a Netflix event just one day away.
Possible Slip-Up May Have Narrowed Search for Cyberleek Source
A single misstep could be all it takes to unmask the person behind weeks of GTA 6 leaks -- and Kotaku reports that moment may have already happened.
Country Icon's Passing Overshadows Trailers at Gamescom Opening Night Live
Amid trailers for Witcher 3 DLC, Silent Hill: Townfall, and stray shouts of "GTA 6!!!," Gamescom's biggest showcase moment came from outside gaming entirely.
Take-Two's Cross-Promotion Playbook Hints at Virtual Leonida on the Hardwood
A basketball sim teasing a Leonida-flavored season might sound odd, but it's a sign Take-Two is starting to flex its GTA 6 marketing muscle well before launch.
Dishonored Co-Creator Calls Rockstar's Sandbox Formula Both Inspiring and Frustrating
A veteran of the immersive sim genre says Rockstar's games are a "stab in the heart" for lacking lasting consequences -- yet he still can't wait to see what GTA 6 pulls off.
Beach Bike Ride Footage Highlights Dense NPC Crowds in Latest Leak
A short clip of a bike ride across a packed beach is the latest piece of alleged GTA 6 footage circulating online, and it's the crowd density that's got people talking.
Watermarked Clip Uses In-Game Disc Shelf To Jab At Digital-Only Retail Plans
A newly surfaced clip shows Jason browsing a fictional game store stacked with physical discs and consoles -- a scene the leaker frames as a pointed critique of GTA 6's digital-only physical edition.
From Basketball Clips to Nudist Colonies: Ten Days of GTA 6 Leaks Recapped
What started as a single minute-long clip of Jason shooting hoops has snowballed into a legal and cultural saga involving subpoenas, memecoins, malware, and increasingly explicit footage.
Subpoena Paperwork Hasn't Reached Discord, Company Says Amid Data-Scope Concerns
Take-Two wants to unmask the GTA 6 leaker, but Discord says the legal paperwork hasn't actually landed on its desk -- and some users fear just how much data the request could cover.
A Running Tally of Tracks and Stations Found in the GTA 6 Leaks
Classic rock, chart-topping pop, and at least one bizarre foreign cover of "Heart of Glass" have all turned up in leaked footage -- and fans are cataloguing every needle drop they can find.
Message Embedded in Nudist-Themed Leak Urges Fans to Confront Rockstar North In Person
A note tucked into the latest wave of leaked footage isn't just teasing content anymore -- it's reportedly pushing fans to show up at Rockstar's real-world doorstep, and at least one person already has.
Leaked Clip Puts Jason Inside a Leonida Nudist Resort, Binoculars and All
A newly circulated clip suggests Leonida will have its own clothing-optional hangout -- and Jason's decision to bring binoculars doesn't go over well with the locals.
Fan Vote Could Decide Whether Story Spoilers Get Posted Next
The person behind the ongoing wave of GTA 6 leaks isn't just posting footage anymore -- they're now asking the public to help decide what gets leaked next.
Nighttime Pool Visuals Steal Attention From Explicit Content in Fresh Clips
Amid another round of explicit leaked footage, one small detail is pulling focus: how good a pool looks lit up at night.
Ex-Rockstar Developer Downplays Leak Fallout, Points to Hot Coffee as Real Crisis
While Take-Two chases down the source of the 'CyberLeek' account, a developer who once worked inside Rockstar says fans are panicking over nothing compared to the studio's past scandals.
Viral 'Is There Gas In The Car' Prank Reportedly Recreated By NPC In Newest Leaked Clip
A joke that once fooled the internet in 2021 may have found new life as scripted NPC dialogue -- if the latest footage making the rounds is legit.
New Footage Surfaces Even as Legal Pressure Mounts to Unmask Source
Legal threats haven't stopped the flow of alleged GTA 6 footage -- two more gameplay clips have surfaced even as Take-Two escalates its hunt for the source.
Fort Stewart's Time-Off Incentive for GTA 6 Launch Sways Two Dozen Reenlistments
A video game release date is now a bargaining chip in military career decisions -- at least 20 soldiers at one Georgia base have signed back up partly because of it.
Strip Club Scene Becomes Centerpiece of Latest Alleged Gameplay Clip
A seventh batch of alleged gameplay footage has surfaced, this time centered on a strip club environment, while Netflix reportedly presses ahead with its reveal plans as if nothing unusual is happening.
Leaker's Identity Still Unknown, But Netflix Reveal Plans Reportedly Unaffected
Despite tight security protocols, gameplay clips keep escaping into the wild -- and reportedly Rockstar still has no idea who's behind it.
Netflix Reveal Set to Proceed Despite Unresolved Leak Investigation, Bloomberg Says
Rockstar still doesn't know who leaked its gameplay footage or how they got it — but according to a new report, that uncertainty isn't enough to change its plans for the August 27 Netflix reveal.
Vehicle Maintenance Mechanics Could Turn Cars Into Emotional Anchors, Not Just Getaway Tools
Fuel tanks, wear-and-tear physics, and mechanics who fix up your ride: leaked details suggest Rockstar wants players to care about their cars the way Red Dead Redemption 2 made them care about their horses.
Amateur Sleuth Claims to Have Traced Blockchain Wallet Tied to Ongoing Leak Campaign
A self-styled internet detective says they've followed the money trail behind the leaks straight to a crypto wallet -- and believes it's only a matter of time before Rockstar closes in.
Federal Subpoenas Filed Against Microsoft, Discord in Push to Unmask GTA 6 Leaker
Take-Two has escalated its legal response to the ongoing GTA 6 leaks, filing multiple federal subpoenas seeking records from Microsoft and Discord.
Puddle Reflections in New Alleged Clip Fuel Fresh Round of Leak Speculation
A new batch of purportedly leaked footage is making the rounds, with onlookers zeroing in on unusually realistic street puddles as evidence of a working build.
Take-Two Gives Microsoft Until September 4 to Identify Leaker's Accounts
Court filings show Take-Two has set a hard deadline for Microsoft to hand over account data tied to the GTA 6 leaker known as CyberLeek, with Discord facing a similar demand.
Digital Forensics Trace Links This Week's Leaks to a Crypto Token Play
A fan with digital forensics know-how says the trail behind this week's GTA 6 leak points to an underlying cryptocurrency scheme rather than a simple leak.
Fake Downloadable 'Copies' of GTA 6 Are Actually Malware, Warning Says
Despite chatter online, there is no playable GTA 6 build to download anywhere -- files claiming to be one are malware turning up on piracy sites, according to IGN.
Aerial Footage of Vice City Sparks Some of the Strongest Leak Reactions Yet
A leaked clip showing protagonist Jason piloting a plane over Vice City has drawn an unusually enthusiastic response from fans and press alike, according to Kotaku.
One-Day Best Buy Gift Card Discount Could Cut Ultimate Edition Cost
Best Buy's 60th-anniversary sale on August 22 offers $100 gift cards for $60, a deal that lines up neatly with the $100 price tag on GTA 6's Ultimate Edition.
Bullet Holes Spelling 'LEEK' Offered as Proof of Playable Build
A new clip from the account CyberLeek shows Jason Duval shooting a wall so the bullet holes spell "LEEK," which the poster says proves they're running an actual playable build of GTA 6.
Analyst Warns $80 Standard Edition Sets a Dangerous Pricing Precedent
An Ampere Analytics analyst tells GameSpot that publishers reading GTA 6's $80 price tag as a "green light" to raise their own base prices would be drawing the wrong conclusion.
Billions Wiped From Rockstar Parent's Valuation Amid Leak Chaos and Insider Stock Sale
GameSpot reports Take-Two's market cap has shed billions this week as GTA 6 leaks spread, with shares sliding from around $245 to roughly $236.
Radio Dials and Sprawling City Views Deepen Suspicions of a Working Leaked Build
New unofficial clips reportedly attributed to the "Cyberleek" source show off radio station snippets and sweeping city detail, fueling speculation that whoever is behind the leaks has hands-on access to a playable build.
Official Silence Stretches to Two Days as Leak Fallout Continues
No official posts have appeared on any Rockstar-run channel since Tuesday, according to Kotaku, even as the ongoing leak situation surrounding GTA 6 continues to escalate.
Opinion: Why an Iterative Sequel Might Be All GTA 6 Needs to Be
A GameSpot opinion piece argues that despite sky-high hype, GTA 6 is likely to be a familiar iteration on the GTA formula rather than a revolutionary leap -- and that's probably fine.
Fuel Gauges Reignite an Old Series Argument: Should Gas Stations Matter?
Kotaku reports that whether cars should require refueling at gas stations has become one of the earliest flashpoints among fans anticipating GTA 6, reviving a debate that stretches back decades.
Boat Beer, Bad Driving, and an Electrifying Weapon Star in New Duval Clip
A newly surfaced clip reportedly showing Jason Duval driving to a Tate McRae song, brawling on foot, and zapping enemies with a "Shocker" weapon has been flagged by Kotaku as the latest in a wave of unverified GTA 6 leaks.
Consumer Advocacy Group Denies Ties to Alleged GTA 6 Leaker's Manifesto
The Stop Killing Games campaign says it has nothing to do with the manifesto attached to last night's alleged GTA 6 leak, and it's questioning the leaker's real motives.
Split Reactions Emerge Over Graphics Quality in Newest Alleged Footage, With Claims It Predates Recent Trailers
A fresh batch of alleged gameplay footage has split fan opinion online, with some calling the visuals underwhelming while an insider claims the clips are over a year old.
Taser Takedown on Security Guards Featured in Newest Cyberleek Clip
A fresh clip attributed to leaker Cyberleek reportedly shows protagonist Jason tasering security officers, adding to the pile of unverified GTA 6 footage circulating online while Rockstar stays quiet.
Video Game Consumer Group Warns Fans Against Funding Leak-Linked Crypto Token
Stop Killing Games has publicly denounced the individuals behind recent GTA 6 leaks, calling their methods "destructive" and warning fans not to send money toward an associated meme coin.
Memecoin Ads Plastered on Leaked Footage Undercut Hackers' 'Gamers Rights' Claim
The group behind this week's alleged GTA 6 gameplay leak says it acted to protect consumer rights over the game's code-in-a-box physical edition, but the leaked clips themselves were plastered with memecoin ads and donation requests, prompting backlash from a real consumer advocacy group.
Basketball Minigame and Car Chase Footage Surface as Leaker Issues 'Commandments' to Rockstar
A figure calling themselves Cyberleek has posted apparent GTA 6 clips and a Leonida map online, pairing the leak with a list of demands aimed at Rockstar and other publishers.
Six-Star Chases, Fuel Gauges, and Basketball Stat Boosts: What Fans Found in the Latest Footage
Another round of leaked GTA 6 clips is making the rounds, and fans combing through them claim to have spotted a slew of new mechanics, from a six-star wanted level to a gas meter and basketball-based stat boosts.
Disc Buyers Wait Extra Weeks While Digital Players Jump In on Schedule
Remedy's Control Resonant has officially gone gold, but only digital players will get it on September 24 -- physical copies are now delayed to October 15.
Purported Leak Group Ties GTA 6 Footage Release to Anti-Preorder Demand
A group claiming credit for a supposed GTA 6 gameplay leak says it wants digital pre-orders scrapped entirely, arguing publishers should rely on physical discs if they want revenue before launch.
Unverified Clips Claiming to Show Full Map and New Gameplay Surface Days Before Netflix Event
Footage circulating online claims to reveal new GTA 6 gameplay and a complete map, arriving just ahead of a planned Netflix reveal.
Laid-Off Rockstar Workers Push Merch Sales, Not a Sales Boycott, Ahead of Legal Showdown
Employees let go from Rockstar are urging fans not to skip GTA 6, but instead to buy merchandise that funds their upcoming legal fight against the studio.
Tariffs, AI Chip Demand, and a Broken Business Model Are Colliding to Wreck Console Pricing
GameSpot's Cheap Week investigation breaks down why consoles keep getting pricier while, adjusted for inflation, top games are actually historically cheap -- with GTA 6's $80 price tag caught in the middle of it all.
Eagle-Eyed Fans Spot Subtle Visual Tweaks in Sony's New Console Ad
Sony's "It Happens On PS5" campaign includes a brief GTA 6 clip that fans say looks slightly different from the footage first shown in Trailer 2, with changes to lighting, framing, and Lucia's appearance.
Re-Enlistment Perk Reportedly Includes Days Off To Play GTA 6
A report claims one Army battalion is sweetening re-enlistment deals with paid time off specifically to play GTA 6 this November.
Replaying Liberty City Reveals What GTA 6 Should Take From Its Predecessor
An IGN writer revisited GTA 4 for the first time since its 2008 debut and came away hoping Rockstar carries several of its qualities into GTA 6.
A Dollar Bet: Fanatical's Mystery Bundle Could Score You a PS5 Ahead of GTA 6
Fanatical's Mystery Vault Bundle lets you spend as little as $1 for a shot at winning a PS5 1TB console, with every entry guaranteeing a Steam key as a consolation prize.
Analyst Estimates 25 Million Preorders Could Net $2 Billion for GTA 6
Sensor Tower's Karl Kontus projects GTA 6 preorders could hit roughly 25 million units, generating enough revenue to cover the game's development costs and most of its marketing spend.
A CEO's Wrestling Cameo Won't Extend to Vice City, Insider Explains
The surprise WWE 2K26 roster addition of a real-life gaming executive gets an explanation straight from the source — and a clear "don't expect it" for GTA 6.
No Buyout in Sight: Zelnick Shuts Down Netflix Acquisition Talk
Strauss Zelnick told CNBC that despite Take-Two's growing partnership with Netflix, a sale of the GTA 6 publisher isn't on the table right now.
Target's Student Discount Knocks GTA 6 Down to $64
A Target Circle Students promotion can shave 20% off the code-in-the-box version of GTA 6, bringing the standard edition's price from $80 down to $64 before tax.
Countdown Hits Triple Digits: The Biggest Unanswered Mysteries Before November 19
With exactly 100 days left until launch, GameSpot compiled a massive list of 100 unanswered questions about GTA 6, ranging from map size to Jason and Lucia's relationship status.
Ultimate Edition Outselling Standard Pre-Orders for GTA 6, Data Shows
More fans are opting to spend $100 on the premium Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 than are buying the standard version, according to comments from Take-Two's leadership.
Community Crowdfunding Effort Tops $50k to Help Ailing Fan Await GTA 6
A fundraiser started by fellow Grand Theft Auto fans has surpassed $50,000, aiming to help a seriously ill supporter secure a lung transplant so he might live to see GTA 6.
Physical Copies of GTA 6 Not Off the Table, Despite Digital-First Plan
Even though GTA 6 will ship without a disc, Take-Two hasn't fully closed the door on a physical release down the line, according to remarks from its top executive.
Take-Two CEO Explains Why GTA 6 Costs More Than NBA 2K27
Strauss Zelnick says Take-Two could have priced GTA 6 differently given the massive hype, hinting at why it costs $80 while NBA 2K27 stays at $70.
Take-Two's Zelnick: Streaming Could Reduce Reliance on Costly Consoles
Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick told investors that rising hardware prices won't slow the company down, and that commercial-grade game streaming could arrive within three years, potentially expanding the player base far beyond traditional consoles.
Take-Two CEO Says GTA 6 Preorder Numbers Are "Unprecedented"
Strauss Zelnick told investors on an earnings call that GTA 6 preorder demand is unlike anything Take-Two or the industry has seen before, while cautioning that preorders don't guarantee final sales.
Take-Two CEO Hints at Netflix's GTA VI Special, Tells Non-Subscribers to Sign Up
Strauss Zelnick briefly addressed the upcoming Netflix feature "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look," suggesting non-subscribers may want to reconsider.
Take-Two CEO: Rising PS5/Xbox Prices Won't Derail GTA 6 Launch
Take-Two's chief executive acknowledges console price hikes aren't ideal, but says he doesn't expect them to disrupt GTA 6's planned release, according to Kotaku.
Kotaku Lists Lingering GTA 6 Questions Ahead of Netflix's Extended Look
Kotaku rounds up unanswered GTA 6 questions—like gun mechanics and frame rate—that fans hope Netflix's upcoming extended look might finally address.
Take-Two Reaffirms GTA 6's November 19 Release Date
During its latest earnings call, Take-Two Interactive confirmed that GTA 6 remains on schedule for a November 19 launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, despite ongoing fan worries about another delay.
GTA 6's New Extended Look Debuts on Netflix First, Sparking Fan Backlash
Rockstar and Netflix surprised fans by announcing an "extended look" at GTA 6 will premiere exclusively on Netflix on August 27, six hours before hitting YouTube, and not everyone is happy about it.
WWE Files to Trademark 'Vice City' Ahead of GTA 6 Release
WWE has reportedly moved to trademark the phrase "Vice City," a filing that appears tied to wrestler Lola Vice rather than any conflict with GTA 6.
GTA 6 'Extended Look' Set to Debut Exclusively on Netflix
Rockstar Games has announced a new partnership that will bring an extended look at GTA 6 gameplay exclusively to Netflix, even as fans continue hoping for a third trailer.
Rockstar Reveals Official Grand Theft Auto VI Cover Art, Pre-Orders Open June 25
Rockstar Games has unveiled the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI, with pre-orders set to begin June 25 on digital storefronts and select retailers.
Rockstar Sets August 27 Date for Extended GTA VI Look
Rockstar Games announced that an "Extended Look" at Grand Theft Auto VI will debut on Netflix August 27, followed by a later release on YouTube and the official GTA VI website.
Rockstar Sets August 27 Date for Extended GTA VI Look
Rockstar Games has announced that an "Extended Look" at Grand Theft Auto VI will premiere on Netflix and later on YouTube and the official GTA VI website on August 27.
Grand Theft Auto VI Is Now Set to Launch November 19, 2026
Rockstar Games confirms Grand Theft Auto VI now launches November 19, 2026.
Grand Theft Auto VI Pre-Orders Begin on June 25
Rockstar confirms pre-orders open June 25, with background signage across the trailers hinting at returning brands and a possible new radio lineup.
Grand Theft Auto VI — Watch Trailer 2 Now: Explore Vice City and Beyond
Rockstar drops Trailer 2, taking players deeper into Vice City and the wider state of Leonida.
Grand Theft Auto VI: Official Cover Art Reveal
Rockstar unveils the official cover art for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of pre-orders opening June 25.