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Stay updated with the latest developments about the much anticipated GTA 6. We bring you news, rumors, and leaks about the next installment in the popular Grand Theft Auto series.

Rockstar was teasing GTA 6 inside Red Dead Redemption 2 all along, and fans just now figured it outIt took almost a decade!

Attack of the FanboyJan 28

GTA 6 is now less than 300 sleeps away! Here are the latest updates and rumors you may have missed November 19. You are so far away, yet so close, compared to how long the wait for Grand Theft Auto 6 has actually been. That's the current date for GTA 6's release, for now. The game could eventually be delayed again (everyone pray that it doesn't happen), but the hope is that we will be playing the next GTA game soon after over a decade of waiting. Between now and then, we have all the time in the world to discuss the upcoming mega-hit waiting to happen, including some recent tidbits that have been a point of discussion online while we wait for a new trailer or gameplay reveal. Table of contents Latest GTA 6 rumors and news No physical edition? Fans faked IDs and flew drones to spy on Rockstar Rockstar devs fired over previous leaks GTA 6 - 100 bucks? Latest GTA 6 rumors and news Here's the latest pieces of info we've gotten, or that has been reported, about GTA 6 . With the game now due to launch (currently) in less than 10 months, all eyes and ears in the industry are perked up and waiting for more. No physical edition? Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube One of the latest rumors comes from a report by Polish website PPE , and it suggests that GTA 6 won't launch with any physical disc versions of the game, and that it will be a digital-only title, at least at first. The report states that this is mainly due to Rockstar Games wanting to avoid leaks at any cost, and with physical editions of games sometimes appearing and arriving in gamers' hands before the launch date, sticking with a digital-only launch would mitigate this problem. This is unconfirmed info for now, and while it may be a bummer for those hoping for a cool collector's edition of the game, I think this makes sense. GTA 6 has already gone through quite enough leaks up until now. It's assumed that a physical release would come eventually, at least some time after the launch window has come and gone. Maybe in 2027. Fans faked IDs and flew drones to spy on Rockstar Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube In the same vein as the rumor above, YouTuber KiwiTalkz posted on X/Twitter explaining why they think the game may forego a physical release at launch. "Unfortunately, there are a number of crazy Rockstar fans that would 100 percent break into retail stores and manufacturing facilities to steal discs and people on the inside would leak it as well," they said. "I have heard stories from Rockstar devs over the years of nutty fans trying to get into their buildings to get any info they can from faking IDs to flying drones above windows to try to get images/video." And yeah, after the whole saga of a teen breaking into Rockstar's servers leading to the massive pre-alpha leak years ago, I don't blame Rockstar at all for trying anything it can to prevent more of the game from coming out before launch. I mean, drones? Fake IDs? Seriously, people?! Rockstar devs fired over previous leaks Image via Rockstar Games A round of firings at GTA 6 developer Rockstar this past November could be related to a separate round of leaks. Court filings may have indirectly confirmed a bunch of leaks posted on social media, as Rockstar confirmed that a Lincoln, UK employee was fired in April 2025. The company alleges that they shared confidential info about the game with someone who then posted their findings on social media. Due to the firing and the social media posts, a number of leaked details can be inferred to be somewhat legitimate, including the game having a chapter-based format like Red Dead Redemption 2 , the ability to swap between co-protagonists Jason and Lucia at any time, and several other story details . GTA 6 - 100 bucks? Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube The discussion around GTA 6's price point is still ongoing, with some fearing that the game may cost $100 or more at launch. Industry insiders say it's possible, but I'm still skeptical. Last year, Nintendo made the jump to the $79.99 price for its games, so I think that's possible. However, I wouldn't be surprised to see the game at a higher price than that. It's rumored that the development of GTA 6 has cost upwards of $2 billion, and that money needs to be recouped. I think that will still happen, multiple times over, but Would you be willing to pay $100 for GTA 6 ? I know it'd be a tough sell for many, but it would also not deter most gamers from picking it up. This is likely the biggest entertainment launch of our lifetime, and it's going to be the game that everyone is playing and talking about once it drops. People will pay. I just hope we get to pay for it (and play it) sooner rather than later, because the wait is killing me. The post GTA 6 is now less than 300 sleeps away! Here are the latest updates and rumors you may have missed appeared first on Destructoid .

DestructoidJan 28

GTA 6 fans reportedly faked Rockstar IDs and flew drones at windows to get gameplay footageGrand Theft Auto fans have reportedly been creating fake IDs for Rockstar and flying drones at windows, all in the hopes of getting an early look at GTA 6.

Dexerto Latest PostsJan 28

Live-Service Games' Success Depends On Limiting "Churn" More Than Huge Launches, Analysts SayNew research suggests that the biggest challenge facing live-service games today is not getting players in the door, but keeping them there. As the market becomes increasingly crowded, long-term success now depends far more on retention than on splashy launches or expensive marketing campaigns. For players, this explains why so many online games feel like they are constantly asking for your attention. According to Ampere Analysis , a London-based market research firm, most live-service games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Apex Legends experience heavy churn, with large portions of their audience dropping off within months. That makes it difficult for even well-known franchises to sustain momentum if players do not feel compelled to return regularly. In that environment, attracting new players can be costly and inefficient if the game fails to hold interest beyond the early hours. Instead, Ampere points to retention as the key driver of growth. Games that keep players engaged over time generate more value per player, rely less on paid advertising, and benefit from organic growth through friends and social platforms. Long-running hits like Fortnite and GTA Online demonstrate how consistent updates and evolving features can turn a game into a years-long habit rather than a short-term trend. Continue Reading at GameSpot

GameSpot - All ContentJan 27

GTA 6 secret found in Red Dead Redemption 2 after all these yearsA newly discovered Easter egg in Red Dead Redemption 2 shows that Rockstar was teasing Grand Theft Auto 6 as far back as 2018.

Dexerto Latest PostsJan 27

Six Stars: This New Short Film May Be the Closest We Get to a Live-Action Grand Theft Auto MovieThe release of GTA 6 may still be a long way off, but indie filmmaker Todd Wiseman Jr. has made an ambitious new short film, titled Six Stars, that essentially brings Grand Theft Auto into live-action. The short film stars Anatomy of a Fall’s Milo Machado-Graner as a French teenager who “goes on an ‘American rampage" while gaming.

IGN AllJan 27

GTA 6 Not Having A Physical Disc At Launch Wouldn't Be A Huge Deal, Analyst SaysA high-profile gaming analyst has reacted to the rumor that Grand Theft Auto VI may not have a physical-disc option at launch this November. To be sure, this is an unconfirmed rumor for now, and Rockstar has not commented on the situation. In any event, Matt Piscatella of Circana shared a quick-hit take on the rumor on social media. Without naming GTA 6 outright--but obviously referring to the hugely hyped game-- Piscatella wrote : "I would say that the big game missing physical at launch would be an even bigger fart on the wind sales-wise than game key cards are now. But it really wouldn't be worth it. So, I won't say that." Piscatella is clearly being cheeky here, but the takeaway seems to be that bypassing a physical edition for GTA 6 at launch wouldn't mean much in terms of the game's initial sales. The "fart on/in the wind" is an idiom that refers to something that would have little to no importance. Continue Reading at GameSpot

GameSpot - All ContentJan 27

[Rumor] GTA 6 to be digital-only at launch… to avoid story spoilersThat’s right, Take Two could have a huge surprise in store for the launch of GTA VI. Some may like it, but we don’t. According to Polish publication PPE, a very reliable source in recent times (they were the ones that stated that Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was going to be released in November for […] The post [Rumor] GTA 6 to be digital-only at launch… to avoid story spoilers appeared first on VGLeaks 3.0 .

VGLeaks 3.0Jan 27

Remember the time the BBC took a swing at GTA and failed so badly? It’s still hilarious I was thinking about Grand Theft Auto 6 the other day, and I suddenly remembered that a movie about GTA came out just over a decade ago. And it's terrible. Produced by the BBC in 2015, The Gamechangers was supposed to be a dramatic, stylish retelling of the myriad legal battles between GTA developer Rockstar Games and anti-game activist Jack Thompson. What it ended up being was a bumbling, undercooked recreation of a fascinating story. The Gamechangers is a rebel too scared to find a cause https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np7SfEK6_RY Clip from Entertainment Access If The Gamechangers were a math problem, I'd tell it, "You've got all the right numbers." The movie has a lot going for it: rich mise-en-scène, stylish lighting, and two incredibly talented actors helming the cast. Daniel Radcliffe plays Sam Houser, co-founder of Rockstar Games, while Bill Paxton steps into the Oxfords of Jack Thompson, delivering what would be one of his last performances before his death in 2016. The film follows two main threads: the tumultuous development of GTA: San Andreas and Thompson's quest to hold Rockstar Games criminally responsible for the psychological damage he believes GTA inflicts on children who play it. Both sides of the story intersect in the courtroom, where famous legal cases like the trial of GTA -obsessed cop-killer Devin Moore and the fallout of San Andreas ' Hot Coffee mod play out on screen. With all this going for it, The Gamechangers could have been a great movie about video games. Unfortunately, it flubs the landing so badly that it sets the airport on fire. Radcliffe and Paxton's performances are stiff as steel, strangled by a script that cares more about delivering exposition than exploring the debate on violent video games in any way other than grandstanding. Even worse, it can't even decide which side of the fight it's on. In some scenes, the film presents Houser's unflinching dedication to his craft as admirable. Then, in another, he's painted as a pretentious auteur who screams at his co-workers when things go wrong. Thompson doesn't get off any easier; in one scene, he's quoting Martin Luther King, backlit by heavenly light; the next, he's so obsessed with winning his cases that he's letting his family duties collect dust. For all its posturing, The Gamechangers refuses to actually delve into the fight between artistic expression and censorship. Instead, it tosses out vague platitudes about art and responsibility and runs away before the discussion gets too deep. It leaves the film looking less like a hungry lion and more like a lost lamb. Ten years later, The Gamechangers' fears of violent games feel quaint Image via Rockstar Games Over a decade out from its release, I think it's safe to say that The Gamechangers hasn't become the talking point it so desperately wanted to be. In fact, it's straight-up lost media. The film's all but vanished from the BBC's catalogue, and only official trailers and scant clips remain as proof it ever existed. While it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, The Gamechangers stands as a fascinating time capsule. Back in 2015, violent video games' alleged ability to turn kids into killing machines was the single greatest video game controversy out there. It terrified authority figures, sparked national debate, and led to high-profile legal battles that reached the Supreme Court . Looking back on it now, though, the whole thing seems pretty tame. In just over a decade, the shape of video game controversy has picked up some terrifying new angles. Researchers have thoroughly debunked the notion that violent video games can cause violence , which clears the way for new controversies about the industry's practices. From the mass mobilization of AI in the gaming industry to the unchecked spread of child predation in Roblox , we're way past the point that the scariest thing involving video games is the idea that children might try to re-create a stunt they saw in GTA . Like almost every GTA game, The Gamechangers reflects the era it spawned from. While it failed to reach its audience or leave an impact, the film remains an undeniably fascinating chapter in GTA history. The post Remember the time the BBC took a swing at GTA and failed so badly? It’s still hilarious appeared first on Destructoid .

DestructoidJan 27

GTA’s Online Diamond Casino: How Rockstar Navigated Global Gambling RegulationsAsk a non-gamer about what GTA is, and they’ll likely tell you it’s a game where you can do anything, … The post GTA’s Online Diamond Casino: How Rockstar Navigated Global Gambling Regulations appeared first on PlayStation Universe .

News – PlayStation UniverseJan 27