Grand Theft Auto Online
News, coverage and analysis tracking Grand Theft Auto Online across the outlets.- GTA Online got a hantavirus cruise mission, but Rockstar quickly contained its spreadRockstar Games quickly removed a mission from Grand Theft Auto Online that featured a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The mission was apparently not widely experienced by players before its removal.
Voice Chat Safety: The Practical Guide for Online Gamers (2026) | TAGThis guide provides practical advice for online gamers on managing voice chat safety in 2026, addressing the uneven implementation of AI monitoring across various games. It details different voice chat configurations like 'Voice Off,' 'Party-Only Voice,' 'Push-to-Talk,' and 'Open Mic, Active Muting,' and offers specific settings for popular titles such as Call of Duty, Valorant, and Fortnite. The article also discusses the privacy implications of voice chat and recommends using platforms like Discord as a safer alternative for communication.- Rockstar Games’ scheduled social media posts are getting ratioed by GTA 6 hopefuls, and it’s hilariousFans eagerly awaiting news on Grand Theft Auto 6 are flooding Rockstar Games' social media posts with comments and memes, often overshadowing official announcements for Grand Theft Auto Online and Red Dead Online. This trend has intensified following leaks about potential pre-order availability, highlighting the community's strong anticipation for the upcoming title.
- How to buy a car wash in Grand Theft Auto OnlineThis guide explains how to purchase a car wash in Grand Theft Auto Online, detailing the process as another method for players to earn in-game currency. The article focuses on the business aspect of acquiring and managing properties within the game.
Printer-based scheme attempted to smuggle $8,967,742 worth of cocaine into AustraliaAn Australian man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a scheme to smuggle 22.4kg of cocaine into the country hidden inside printers. The Australian Federal Police intercepted the shipment in Melbourne in 2017. The printers used in the smuggling operation were reportedly Xerox machines, and the cocaine had an estimated street value of up to $12.4 million AUD.
GTA Online Goes Full Throttle With Two Weeks of Motor MadnessGrand Theft Auto Online is hosting a two-week "Motor Madness" event featuring boosted race payouts, discounted vehicles, and garage deals. The event, running from May 14th to May 27th, offers 4X GTA$ and RP on Land Races in the first week and double rewards on LS Car Meet Series in the second week across multiple platforms.- MAC 2026 Announces Ken Levine, Yoko Taro and Jeff Gomez for One-Day Online Conference on Interactive StorytellingThe Modern Audience Conference (MAC) 2026 will host an online event on May 20, 2026, focusing on interactive storytelling in games and media. Featured speakers include Ken Levine, Yoko Taro, and Jeff Gomez, who will discuss practical insights into crafting engaging narratives and pushing genre boundaries. The conference aims to counter generic content by highlighting bold and human-centric storytelling approaches across various platforms.
PS4 Players Are Getting PS5 Upgrade Notifications Before GTA 6 LaunchSony has begun sending notifications to PlayStation 4 players, encouraging them to upgrade to a PlayStation 5 for the upcoming launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. These alerts, appearing for players who wishlisted the game or play Grand Theft Auto V, highlight that Grand Theft Auto 6 will not be available on last-gen consoles when it releases on November 19, 2026. This move is seen as a push to drive PlayStation 5 sales and potentially signals that marketing for the game is ramping up.
Double Nightclub Bonuses This Week in GTA OnlineThis week in Grand Theft Auto Online, players can earn double daily income from their Nightclubs and benefit from doubled warehouse stock production speeds. Additionally, there are discounts on Nightclub properties and upgrades, along with various other bonus opportunities and vehicle discounts.- With GTA 6 Due Out in November, Rockstar Teases 'Exciting New Update' for GTA Online This SummerRockstar Games has teased an exciting new update for Grand Theft Auto Online scheduled for release this summer. This announcement comes as anticipation builds for Grand Theft Auto 6, which is slated to launch in November.
GTA Online Nightclub Owners Are Cashing In Big in This Week’s UpdateThe latest Grand Theft Auto Online update heavily features Nightclub businesses, offering double GTA$ income, faster warehouse production, and increased rewards from management missions and business battles. Properties and upgrades are also discounted by 40% this week. Rockstar also teased upcoming economy rebalances and price changes for various vehicles.
Is GTA Online Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAGGrand Theft Auto Online is analyzed for its toxicity, with the article concluding that the issue stems from game design rather than a lack of moderation. The game's structure actively facilitates griefing, leading to a low community safety score. While Rockstar Games has improved anti-cheat measures, the core problem of gameplay-based harassment persists, with players often resorting to private sessions or workarounds to avoid negative interactions.
Review: NTE: Neverness to Everness (PS5) - Ambitious Anime Open World Gets a Lot RightNeverness to Everness, an ambitious anime-inspired open-world game from Hotta Studio, launches on PlayStation 5 with a blend of exploration, life simulation, and gacha mechanics. While combat and menu controls need refinement, the game offers a generous gacha system, engaging quests, and extensive life-sim elements like managing businesses and customizing apartments, showing significant promise as a live service title.
“Month of Meh” Returns to Hello Kitty Island AdventureHello Kitty Island Adventure is celebrating "Month of Meh" throughout May, featuring the character gudetama and offering players in-game rewards. Players can collect yolks to exchange for avatar outfits and participate in a birthday quest for Cogimyun. The game is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, and Apple Arcade.
Games Inbox: What is Rockstar’s best video game?Readers discuss Rockstar Games' best title, with Red Dead Redemption 2 being a strong contender, though some hope Grand Theft Auto 6 will surpass it. The discussion also touches on the merits of remakes, the direction of video game movies like Resident Evil, and the future of Xbox consoles amidst declining sales.- GTA Online launches Community Mission Series promoting its new Rockstar Mission CreatorGrand Theft Auto Online has launched its new Community Mission Series, which will highlight player-created missions made with the new Rockstar Mission Creator. This feature allows players to design and share their own unique adventures within the game world.
- Professional Content Creator RectWizard Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorProfessional Content Creator RectWizard has been announced as a Guest of Honor for the Fire & Ice RGX 2026 gaming event. The event will feature various industry talent, including voice actors, musicians, and content creators, and will take place from June 20 to June 21 in Roseville, CA. The article also briefly mentions recent updates and releases for Grand Theft Auto Online, Chaos Zero Nightmare, skate., Steam to Electric, Mullet Madjack, and Truck-kun is Supporting Me from Another World?!
- Community Mission Series Now Available in GTA OnlineRockstar Games is offering 4X GTA$ and RP on the new Community Mission Series in Grand Theft Auto Online this week, with a GTA$100K bonus for completion. Players can also earn Triple GTA$ and RP on Payphone Hits, Open Wheel Races, and Time Trials, plus Double GTA$ and RP on Madrazo Hits. The update also includes discounts on various vehicles and weapons, with special bonuses and discounts available for GTA+ members.
GTA Online Introduces New Community Missions And More Big BonusesGrand Theft Auto Online's latest update introduces the Community Mission Series, allowing players to create and share their own missions using the Rockstar Mission Creator. This week's featured mission, "Old School Hits," offers quadruple rewards and a bonus GTA$100,000 upon completion. Additional bonuses include triple rewards on Payphone Hits and Open Wheel Races, along with discounts on various vehicles.
Rockstar Wants You To Make Its Next Great GTA Online MissionRockstar Games is launching a new Community Mission Series in Grand Theft Auto Online, featuring player-created missions built with the Mission Creator tool. The first featured creation, 'Old School Hits,' is inspired by the original Grand Theft Auto trilogy and will offer quadruple rewards for a limited time on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Rockstar plans to feature more player-made content throughout the year and offers in-game rewards for submissions.