Grand Theft Auto VI
News, coverage and analysis tracking Grand Theft Auto VI across the outlets.
Cybersecurity expert turns cybercriminal, pleading guilty to 'conspiracy to deploy ransomware'Three former cybersecurity professionals have pleaded guilty to deploying Blackcat/ALPHV ransomware, extorting victims for over $1.2 million in Bitcoin. One individual, while working as a ransomware negotiator, leaked confidential victim information to the attackers. The BlackCat/ALPHV group is reportedly defunct due to increased law enforcement efforts.
GTA VI Gets Official Release Date: November 19, 2026Rockstar Games has officially announced that Grand Theft Auto VI will be released on November 19, 2026. This announcement comes seven months before launch, ending a 13-year gap since the previous mainline entry, Grand Theft Auto V. The release date was revealed during The Game Awards, with anticipation high despite some fan concerns about development timelines and the pressure to meet expectations.
GTA 6 Company Boss Says AI Can Be Used For Evil, But "Woe Is Me" Risk Is OverblownTake-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick believes the 'woe is me' narrative surrounding AI's impact on employment is overblown, while acknowledging its potential for misuse. He suggests AI will primarily serve as a tool to enhance productivity and creativity in game development, allowing employees to focus on more engaging tasks rather than leading to mass layoffs. Zelnick cited Elon Musk's continued busy schedule despite extensive AI use as evidence that AI does not eliminate human jobs.
New GTA 6 leak draws massive fan reaction as Rockstar stays silentA recent leak regarding Grand Theft Auto VI has generated significant fan reaction and engagement on social media, highlighting the intense anticipation for Rockstar Games' next title. Despite the widespread discussion fueled by unverified information, Rockstar Games remains silent, a strategy that contrasts with other major studios but has proven effective for them due to the continued success of Grand Theft Auto V.
Jason Hits Fortnite Before GTA 6, and Gamers Can’t Stop Memeing About ItEpic Games has added a Jason Voorhees character to Fortnite, sparking widespread discussion and memes comparing the timely content release to the prolonged wait for Grand Theft Auto VI. While Fortnite continues to refresh its battle royale experience with new collaborations, Rockstar Games maintains a slow-burn approach to marketing Grand Theft Auto VI, leading to fan frustration and a popular meme format highlighting what has been released before the highly anticipated sequel.- Business and FinanceGrand Theft Auto Online is identified as the primary competition for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI. This analysis suggests that the continued success and player engagement with the live service component of Grand Theft Auto V pose a significant challenge for the launch and long-term performance of the new single-player focused title.
PS5s flew off the shelves ahead of Sony’s ridiculous massive price hike ahead of GTA VI launchSony implemented a significant price increase for the PlayStation 5, adding at least $100 to its cost, shortly before the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI. Despite the hike, Sony experienced its best hardware sales of the year, indicating strong consumer demand prior to the price adjustment.
If these leaked GTA Online sales figures are legit, you can see why Rockstar are holding off GTA 6's PC releaseLeaked sales data allegedly shows Grand Theft Auto Online generates significantly more revenue from console players, particularly on PlayStation platforms, compared to PC. This information, purportedly stolen from Rockstar Games, may explain the delayed PC release for Grand Theft Auto VI. The data also indicates a substantial weekly revenue for GTA Online, with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 players contributing the largest shares.
GTA 6: How Big Is It Really Going to Be?Grand Theft Auto VI is set to be Rockstar Games' most expansive and immersive project to date, featuring the entire state of Leonida which is projected to be 2.5 to 2.7 times larger than Grand Theft Auto 5's map. The game will include multiple biomes, a vast increase in enterable buildings, and several major hubs including Vice City and Port Gellhorn, with a confirmed release date of November 19, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Take-Two stock jumps $1 billion after GTA leak as investors learn Rockstar really is making that much money off GTA…Following a leak of internal data from Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive's stock value surged by over $1 billion. The leaked financial information, suggesting Grand Theft Auto Online generates approximately $8 million weekly, appears to have positively impacted investor confidence.
GTA Online’s $5 Billion Shark Card Empire: One Player Spent $1 MillionLeaked financial data reveals Rockstar Games has earned over $5 billion from Shark Card sales in Grand Theft Auto Online, with one player spending $1 million in 2020. This analysis explores the psychological aspects of player spending, the success of the live-service model, and its implications for the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI.- Nej, Fable försenas inte på grund av GTA VI-rädslaMicrosoft has clarified that the upcoming game Fable is not delayed and is still slated for release in Fall 2026. This statement comes after speculation from journalist Jeff Grubb that the game might be pushed back to avoid competing with Grand Theft Auto VI. The official Fable account on X confirmed the 2026 release window.
Japan: Latest Famitsu most wanted gamesThe latest Famitsu most wanted games chart reveals that Pokémon Winds & Waves is the most anticipated game in Japan with 557 votes. Capcom's Pragmata follows closely behind with 551 votes. The list includes other highly anticipated titles such as Persona 4 Revival and Grand Theft Auto VI.- Rockstar bekräftar nytt dataintrång – inga tecken på GTA VI-förseningRockstar Games has confirmed a data breach affecting a third-party service, resulting in the compromise of non-essential company information. The company stated this incident has no impact on its operations or players, and no signs point to a delay for Grand Theft Auto VI. This follows a major leak in September 2022 that exposed significant development material for the upcoming title.
Rockstar got hacked again, but says it’s no big dealRockstar Games has confirmed a data breach affecting a limited amount of non-material company information, stating it has no impact on the organization or its players. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and is reportedly demanding a ransom. The breach reportedly exploited a third-party analytics tool rather than directly compromising Rockstar's systems.
GTA VI PC Release Rumored for February 2027 by Former Rockstar StaffRumors from former Rockstar Games employees suggest Grand Theft Auto VI may launch on PC in February 2027, approximately 15 months after its planned console release. This staggered release strategy aligns with Rockstar's historical approach for titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, allowing for optimization and maximizing sales across platforms.- Rockstar Games has confirmed it was hit by third-party data breachRockstar Games has confirmed a third-party data breach affecting company servers, though they state no player data was compromised. A hacking group known as ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and threatened to leak data if demands were not met. This incident follows a previous major leak of Grand Theft Auto VI assets in 2022.
- GTA 6 Dev Rockstar Confirms 'A Limited Amount of Non-Material Company Information Was Accessed' in Third-Party Data Breach, as Hackers Issue Ultimatum: 'Pay or Leak'Rockstar Games has confirmed that non-material company information was accessed during a third-party data breach. Hackers have issued an ultimatum to the Grand Theft Auto VI developer, threatening to leak the accessed data if a ransom is not paid.
Rockstar Games Faces Hacker Deadline as Data Breach Threat LoomsHacker group ShinyHunters claims to have accessed Rockstar Games' internal data via a compromised third-party service, threatening to leak it by April 14. This incident highlights the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by major game studios, with previous breaches at companies like CD Projekt Red, Capcom, and Nvidia serving as precedents. The outcome of this threat could impact ongoing development and industry security practices.
Take-Two Reportedly Shuts Down AI Team Despite Earlier Push for the TechnologyTake-Two Interactive has reportedly shut down its internal AI division, a move that contradicts earlier statements from CEO Strauss Zelnick about pursuing hundreds of AI initiatives. This decision impacts employees, including leadership, and suggests a shift in the company's strategy regarding artificial intelligence in game development, particularly for titles like Grand Theft Auto VI.