Grand Theft Auto 6
News, coverage and analysis tracking Grand Theft Auto 6 across the outlets.- GTA 6 Preorders Begin June 25, Cover Art RevealedRockstar Games has announced that preorders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will begin on June 25. The official cover art for the highly anticipated game has also been revealed.
- GTA 6 Cover Artwork Revealed, Pre-Orders Begin June 25Rockstar Games has unveiled the official cover artwork for Grand Theft Auto 6. The company also announced that pre-orders for the highly anticipated title will commence on June 25.
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GTA 6 hype has reached 'unprecedented' levels as one company schedules a temporary 'operational pause' for its release — and I can't tell if it's a jokeAn automotive company, Burger Motorsports, has announced a temporary operational pause on November 19, 2026, the release date of Grand Theft Auto 6, due to employees taking time off. This move highlights the unprecedented hype surrounding the game, with the company humorously noting that services may be delayed until employees "return to reality" after exploring the game. Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have reaffirmed the November 19 launch date.
So it begins – GTA 6 already has companies taking the day off for Rockstar's big release as "several" employees "will be unavailable, unreachable, and/or 'in Vice City'"Burger Motorsports, an automotive company, has announced a company-wide closure on November 19, 2026, due to the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The company cited potential impacts on employee availability and described the game's launch as an "unprecedented cultural event."
This Business Is Observing a Day Off for GTA 6 Launch, and It Won't Be the Only OneBurger Motorsports, a US-based retailer, will be closing for the day on November 19, 2026, to allow employees to play Grand Theft Auto 6. The company cited numerous employee requests for time off as the reason for this "company-wide operational pause." It is speculated that other businesses may follow suit due to the anticipated impact of the game's release.
UK government pays civil servants to play GTA Online for research purposesUK civil servants are being paid to play Grand Theft Auto Online as part of a government research experiment by the Department for Education's Policy Lab. The initiative aims to understand public 'lived experience' by observing players and interacting with them, though it has faced criticism for wasting taxpayer money. The experiment is ongoing despite political opposition and the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Games Inbox: Do you need to buy a PS5 Pro to play GTA 6?A reader expresses concern about how Grand Theft Auto 6 will perform on a standard PlayStation 5, speculating that a PlayStation 5 Pro might be necessary. The article also touches on industry topics like Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Capcom's success, and the merits of game remakes versus new titles.
35 Big Games Still Coming Out For The Rest of 2026This article highlights 35 major video game releases anticipated for the remainder of 2026 across various platforms including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch. It details upcoming titles such as Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, EA Sports College Football 27, Palworld 1.0, and Grand Theft Auto 6, providing brief descriptions and release windows for each.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Website Updated With New Fly-By Video of Vice CityRockstar Games has updated the official Grand Theft Auto 6 website with a new aerial video showcasing Vice City at sunset. The update also confirms that pre-orders will begin later this month for the game, which is set to release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on November 19th. The game will feature two protagonists, Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos, and will explore a criminal conspiracy across the state of Leonida.
Rockstar Faces A Fresh Setback In Its Union-Busting CaseA UK employment tribunal has ruled that the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain can proceed with allegations of blacklisting against Rockstar Games. The case, which began last November, involves accusations that Rockstar discriminated against employees suspected of attempting to form a union, leading to the dismissal of 34 workers. The trial is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Pre-Orders to Start on June 25th, Cover Art RevealedRockstar Games announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will begin on June 25th for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The official cover art has also been revealed, featuring the franchise's traditional panel design. Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick confirmed marketing will ramp up this summer, while also addressing the console-first release strategy and the lack of a PC version announcement.
Rockstar faces legal setback as UK tribunal allows its fired workers to bring every one of their union busting…A UK employment tribunal has ruled against Rockstar Games, allowing fired union members to proceed with their claims of union busting and blacklisting. The final trial is set to begin in September 2025, concerning the dismissal of 31 workers in October 2025. This legal setback for Rockstar comes as the studio faces scrutiny from employees, unions, and even Parliament over its labor practices.
Digital versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 on PS4 and Xbox One are now eligible for free upgradesRockstar Games announced that digital versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One can now be upgraded to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions at no additional cost. This offer applies to PC users as well, allowing them to upgrade to the Enhanced version for free. New content, including The Kortz Center Heist, is also coming to GTA Online in July.
Rockstar makes GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S a free upgradeRockstar is offering free upgrades for Grand Theft Auto 5 from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S starting June 18th. This upgrade applies to digital copies on Xbox One, while physical Xbox One copies are excluded. The current-generation versions of Grand Theft Auto 5 feature enhancements like 4K resolution, 60fps, ray tracing, and faster loading times.- GTA Online Is Adding a Massive New Heist in July, to Keep You Busy Until GTA 6 ArrivesGrand Theft Auto Online will receive a significant update in July, introducing a new heist for players to engage with. This content drop aims to keep players occupied until the eventual release of Grand Theft Auto 6.
Fired Rockstar developers can bring blacklisting claims against the GTA 6 developer, UK tribunal rules as final trial loomsAn employment tribunal in the UK has ruled that fired Rockstar Games employees can pursue blacklisting claims against the Grand Theft Auto 6 developer. The workers were dismissed last year for allegedly leaking confidential information, which the IWGB Game Workers Union claims was union busting. The tribunal's decision allows these allegations to be heard in a full trial, with a final hearing scheduled from September 10th to October 15th.
Free GTA 5 current gen upgrade for PS4 and Xbox One players coming this weekRockstar Games is offering a free upgrade for Grand Theft Auto 5 to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S for players who own the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, starting June 18, 2026. This offer applies to digital copies on Xbox One and all versions on PlayStation 4 and PC. The enhanced version includes graphical improvements and new features, with progress migration also supported.
"Rockstar thought they could control the narrative. They're wrong" - tribunal rules against GTA 6 developer's request to remove union's blacklisting claims from ongoing legal disputeAn employment tribunal has ruled against Rockstar Games' request to remove blacklisting claims from an ongoing legal dispute concerning alleged union busting. The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain accused Rockstar of union busting after firing 30 employees, all union members. The tribunal's decision allows all of the union's allegations to proceed to trial, set to begin in September.
Rockstar gives free GTA 5 upgrades to PS4 and Xbox One players ahead of GTA Online's next heist in July and GTA 6…Rockstar announced that Grand Theft Auto Online's next heist, The Kortz Center Heist, will be released in July. Players who own Grand Theft Auto 5 on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will receive a free upgrade to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions. The update also includes new content and bonuses for players preparing for the upcoming heist.