Last week, a series of backend updates to the GTA 6 website led many fans to believe that more news would soon be coming. It turns out, they were right. Rockstar has announced plans to show an “extended look” at GTA 6 gameplay later this month. 

For some reason though, this gameplay reveal is happening in one of the strangest ways imaginable. Rather than taking to its own YouTube channel, Rockstar has partnered with Netflix for the premiere of GTA 6 gameplay.

As for why Netflix wants in on the action, the company's VP of nonfiction series said that GTA reveals have “become cultural moments in their own right”. So, if you want to see the big GTA 6 gameplay reveal, you'll have to be a Netflix subscriber for the time being.

The gameplay shown will eventually be uploaded to YouTube, several hours after the initial reveal on Netflix, which takes place on August 27th. In total, Netflix is getting about six hours of exclusivity out of this, so I'm not sure they'll be gaining much from it.

KitGuru Says: Will you be watching the gameplay reveal on Netflix, or catching it on YouTube a bit later on? 

 

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Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has just published a new report detailing the collapse of Last Sentinel, the ambitious open world crime game backed by Tencent that was meant to go toe-to-toe with Grand Theft Auto. According to Schreier, the project has now effectively been shut down (although Tencent disputes this; more on that later) after six years of troubled development, with roughly 80 layoffs hitting the studio behind it this week. That studio was Lightspeed LA, which got founded in late 2019/early 2020 by Steve Martin, former head of Rockstar San Diego. Based in Irvine, California, the studio set out to […]

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Many analysts have been trying to predict how much money GTA 6 will make at launch. Now that pre-orders have been available for a few weeks, the predictions are starting to become more beleivable. Apparently, then game has already generated around $260M through pre-orders, and based on historical pre-order trends, that number should grow exponentially in the lead-up to launch.

According to NewZoo, GTA 6 generated $260M worldwide during its first week of pre-orders. As pre-order numbers tend to snowball in the lead-up to launch, particularly when marketing really ramps up, NewZoo expects GTA 6 to have the most successful pre-order campaign in history.

Beyond that, they anticipate that Rockstar will sell somewhere between 30 million and 50 million copies at launch, a number partially informed by current pre-order trends. If it hits those numbers, GTA 6 could bring in as much as $5 billion during the launch period, though they expect the number to fall closer to the $4.5 billion range.

These numbers aren't as crazy as what was previously reported on social media. Some began claiming that GTA 6 had already earned $1 billion through pre-orders during its first week, but NewZoo says that number is “absurd” and they don't beleive any game could pull those kinds of numbers now or in the future, this many months ahead of launch.

KitGuru Says: 50 million copies at launch does seem feasible for GTA 6. Between the Xbox Series X/S and the PS5, there is a high enough install base to achieve such a number.

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A new report has clarified yesterday’s retailer claims that Grand Theft Auto 6 would eventually receive physical disc copies. According to a source speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, emails and support team messages are being misinterpreted and there are actually “no plans” to ever put GTA 6 on a disc. 

While physical discs are still around, nowadays the vast majority of game sales on both PC and console are digital. There is still a small group that prefers physical, but they are being supported by new releases less and less. Chances are, even if Rockstar did put GTA 6 on a disc, it wouldn't be the complete game and it likely wouldn't include the day-one patch. This has been a growing issue for physical games, as users still need to sit through lengthy downloads even when buying a disc most of the time.

With this new clarification, yesterday’s retailer listing appears increasingly unreliable. The source speaking to THR claims the December production date is incorrect and that no disc manufacturing plans exist at all.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is launching on November 19th for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. So far, Rockstar has only talked about the single-player side of the game, so GTA Online announcements are expected later in the year.

KitGuru Says: Rockstar isn't alone in its abandonment of physical disc production, but GTA 6 is arguably the biggest game to skip physical media in quite some time. 

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New retail listings for Grand Theft Auto 6 have gone live across several regions, revealing additional details about the game. Brazilian retailers, including Amazon Brazil and Kabum, have published updated product descriptions outlining new gameplay features, world interactions and systems players can expect when GTA 6 arrives in November 2026.

As spotted by fans on Reddit, one of the most notable additions is a more advanced in‑game smartphone. Players will be able to browse in‑game social networks, follow influencers and even watch “viral videos”. The listings also confirm the return of random events and a wider range of interactive establishments, which I take to mean additional shops, food outlets, mini game activities etc. Dynamic weather and improved AI‑controlled NPCs are also highlighted, all of which should contribute to a more believable and reactive open world.

However, the Premium Edition of GTA 6 is drawing attention for less positive reasons. Priced at $100, this version includes exclusive side quests and grants access to several in‑game stores that are completely inaccessible in the standard edition. These stores cover customisation options such as a car mechanic, clothing outlets, haircuts and tattoos. While none of this appears to be gameplay breaking, the presence of locked buildings in the world will be immersion‑breaking for players on the base version.

This also ties back to Rockstar’s earlier messaging, which described GTA 6 as a “single‑player experience”, with no mention of GTA Online. With the multiplayer component seemingly arriving later, there are also questions over whether or not we will have to pay extra for the next version of GTA Online as a standalone game, or if it will be included with purchases of the single-player game just like GTA 5.

KitGuru Says: We won't know how well all of this stuff works until we can get hands on the game for ourselves. Fortunately, there is not much longer to wait, as the game is now locked in for its November 19th release on PS5 and Xbox.

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After months of waiting and years of anticipation, Grand Theft Auto VI is nearly upon us, with players finally being able to pre-order the game ahead of its release this November. One of the more curious aspects of this release however is the fact that physical copies of GTA VI will not contain an actual disc. Fortunately, this appears to be a short-term concern, with insiders claiming that discs could be printed as soon as this December.

As reported by the publication PPE.PL (who have accurately leaked a bunch of different retailer happenings in the past, including GTA VI related news), Grand Theft Auto VI will be getting a proper physical release – albeit later than usual.

While initial copies being sold before / around the 19th of November will offer little more than a code in a box, PPL confirmed that Rockstar are planning to release full disc versions of the game “in December 2026.”

No exact reason was given for this decision, however one of the core factors is likely to be the fact that they wish to avoid any early leaks. Of course, it also helps that many fans are likely to double-dip once the disc version comes out.

Either way, for the sake of preservation (and the second-hand market) it is good to see that GTA VI will be getting a proper physical release. Better late than never.

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KitGuru says: What do you think of this strategy? Is it all about avoiding leaks? Let us know down below.

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Rockstar has begun taking pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6, but the studio is being unusually quiet about the future of GTA Online. While GTA V became one of the best-selling games of all time thanks in part to GTA Online’s explosive success, Rockstar is currently positioning GTA 6 very differently.

As spotted by Eurogamer, Rockstar’s pre-order materials describe GTA 6 as a “single-player experience launching on November 19th”, with no mention of GTA Online or any multiplayer component. This careful wording has raised questions about whether the next iteration of GTA Online will be ready for launch, or if it will even be included with purchases of the main game.

This would mark a shift from GTA V, where GTA Online was included with every purchase of the game, even though the online mode itself launched several months after the single‑player campaign. With GTA 6, Rockstar may be preparing to treat the multiplayer component as its own product from day one, though the studio has not made any official announcements in that regard.

For now, Rockstar is only talking about the single-player portion of GTA 6. It remains unclear when the company will begin discussing the future of GTA Online. What we do know is that Rockstar is looking to bridge the gap between the GTA Online experience on consoles and PC, allowing more user‑generated content and RP servers on console platforms. Previously, popular modes like FiveM’s GTA Online RP were PC‑exclusive due to the use of modded files but are expected to be an official integration for the next version of GTA Online.

KitGuru Says: Rockstar’s silence on GTA Online is interesting, especially given how central it was to GTA V’s long-term success. It seems increasingly likely that the multiplayer component won’t be ready for launch, but we’ll have to wait for Rockstar to confirm its plans.

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For quite some time now, it was expected that Sony and Rockstar / Take-Two would pen a deal in order for the console maker to have exclusive marketing rights for the juggernaut that is Grand Theft Auto VI. With the upcoming title now officially available to pre-order, PlayStation have started their own marketing for the game, confirming that the two companies have worked “together to deliver the best experience on PS5 by leveraging its innovative features.”

Taking to the PlayStation Blog in alignment with Rockstar Games, Sony reaffirmed the recent announcement that Grand Theft Auto VI is now officially available to pre-order, listing the game’s various editions and pre-order content.

Of course, none of this is exclusive to PlayStation. That said, the console maker did take time to share all of the unique features coming to the PS5 version, writing: “Thanks to the close partnership between Sony Interactive Entertainment and Rockstar Games, Grand Theft Auto VI will play best on PS5 by taking advantage of PS5’s immersive features to deliver a deeply engaging single-player experience.”

While most of these features have been present across a majority of PS5 titles, it is still encouraging to have confirmation. With that, the full list of PS5 exclusive features is as follows:

• Advanced Haptics support offering “responsive vibrations”
• Adaptive Trigger support bringing “dynamic resistance”
• DualSense Speaker support “enhanced by haptic feedback”
• Tempest 3D AudioTech with “highly accurate audio positioning”
• Supports the PS5’s “ultra-high speed SSD, enabling you to experience the expansive world of Leonida with near-instant load times.”

Curiously, the blog post does not make any mention of the PlayStation 5 Pro and how it will factor in. Presumably being saved for another blog post – assuming it is indeed PS5 Pro enhanced – players can expect sharper visuals thanks to the use of PSSR 2. As we’ve seen with various Pro Enhanced titles however, the range of improvements can vary, and so we will have to wait and see.

Either way, with the marketing deal seemingly now kicking off in an official capacity, expect to learn tons more about GTA VI between now and its release this November.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the PS5’s unique features in 2026? Have they been fully utilised across the board? What are you expecting from the PlayStation 5 Pro version? Let us know down below.

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Over the past many months we’ve seen tons of different video game developers / publishers either shying away from announcing their game’s release dates, or in some cases delaying the titles from their initial launch in order to get out of the way of gaming juggernaut GTA VI. According to trusted insiders, one such title is the recently-announced God of War Laufey, with claims being made that the title will likely arrive sometime in February or March 2027.

In recent weeks, notable and trusted industry insider Jason Schreier has been taking to YouTube to share his thoughts on various industry happenings. Having close ties to many studios / developers across the market, Schreier’s statements come with a great deal more weight than your average analyst.

During a video discussing ‘Why Grand Theft Auto VI is scaring off other games’ Schreier spoke briefly on the recently-announced God of War Laufey, stating: “If you're a God of War Laufey, for example, you might look at the landscape and you might say, ‘Hey, I feel like this this is going to be our big tentpole release, it's going to be a really good game. It's going to be well reviewed. It's got a lot of really interesting things going for it. We should be able to get a bunch of media attention.’ And that's not going to happen if you release anywhere near GTA 6.”

In terms of when Laufey might be expected to release instead, Schreier continued, “some of those games will inevitably slip and what's going to happen is that February and March will be super crowded. We're going to see a lot of games that, I mean I mentioned God of War Laufey. I wouldn't be surprised if that gets announced for February or March pretty soon.”

Of course, this is just an educated guess from Schreier, and so it shouldn’t be taken as official confirmation. That said, Sony has been embracing the earlier months of each year – particularly during this current generation – with some of its biggest titles launching during Q1 (Helldivers 2; Horizon Forbidden West; Returnal; Gran Turismo 7 etc…).

So, when will God of War Laufey officially come out? We will have to wait and see, but it wouldn’t be surprising for Sony to give us a release date after GTA VI is actually out and no longer serving as a spectre across the industry.

KitGuru says: How excited are you for GTA VI? When do you think Laufey will be released? Do you reckon it was originally planned for 2026? Let us know down below.

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Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 are finally going live ahead of the game's November launch on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles. There has been much debate around the potential cost of the game, with some estimates going as high as $120. GTA 6 will be more expensive than a typical AAA game, but not by much. 

Grand Theft Auto 6 will officially be priced at $79.99, making it the first game to go even further beyond the $70 price point set by Sony and other publishers at the start of the current console generation. The Ultimate Edition for GTA 6 is only $20 more, a move likely done intentionally to convince more people to buy the edition with extra content. Chances are, the Ultimate Edition will sell very well even at this price tag.

Rockstar has also so far only focused on the single-player experience in all of its marketing. This might indicate that GTA Online won't be available at launch, and Rockstar may even go as far as giving it its own price tag as a standalone purchase and not including it with the single-player game at all. That's all just speculation for now, but there are big financial pressures on GTA 6 to deliver, and selling GTA Online as an extra purchase would help them meet those goals pretty quickly.

KitGuru Says: Are you grabbing GTA 6 when it launches? 

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In pure Rockstar Games style, the studio has suddenly announced that pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 will open on June 25 for Sony's PlayStation 5 and Microsoft's Xbox Series S and X. The studio also unveiled the official cover art, which is very much in line with previous GTA covers. Rockstar Games’ Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be the biggest entertainment release ever, with certain analysts suggesting it could sell as many as 46 million units on day one. The game was first officially revealed on December 4, 2023, and the trailer immediately broke records, becoming the most-viewed […]

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A few years back, Rockstar finally updated GTA V for modern consoles, bringing a 60FPS mode and ray-traced graphics to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Now, with the sequel on the horizon, Rockstar is making the current-gen update for GTA V free for all. 

As part of the next GTA Online update, Rockstar has announced that anyone who owns a digital copy of GTA V on Xbox One or PS4 will be able to upgrade to the newer Xbox Series X/S or PS5 version. However, you must be upgrading within the same console family. For instance, you can't have the Xbox One version and upgrade to PS5, or vice versa for PS4 and Xbox Series consoles.

The free upgrade will be available to claim starting from today. Upon upgrading, you'll find the game now runs at higher graphics settings, with the option for 60FPS, as well as newer features like HDR or 3D Audio.

This is all happening just a few months ahead of Grand Theft Auto 6, which launches exclusively for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in November. a PC version of the game is expected a year or so after launch.

KitGuru Says: Personally, I think this upgrade should have been free the whole time but that might just be me. If you've yet to upgrade to the current-gen version of the game, grab it while its free. 

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Ahead of what will undoubtedly be the biggest gaming release of the year and potentially of the decade, with GTA 6, developer Rockstar and publisher Take-Two are letting players still engaged with GTA 5 have a nice freebie. If you're someone who is still playing your digital copy of the PS4 or Xbox One version of GTA 5 on your current-gen PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, then starting tomorrow, you're getting a major upgrade, as owners of the digital version of the last-gen version of the game are getting a free update to the current-gen version. Announced in a blog […]

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The union-busting case that GTA 6 makers Rockstar are currently embroiled in with the IWGB (Independent Workers Union of Great Britain) has just taken its next major steps. The date for the trial has been set, and an employment tribunal in the UK has ruled against Rockstar and in favour of the union, upholding the union's right to continue throwing claims of blacklisting against Rockstar. As first reported by Game Developer, the trial will run from September 10, 2026, to October 15, 2026, during which the IWGB will be able to use claims of blacklisting against Rockstar as part of […]

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Developers at Rockstar, who are working on what'll likely be the biggest video game release in history so far with GTA 6, have officially unionized to form the Rockstar Game Workers Union (RGWU) under the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB). The formation and public launch of the union comes after it was delayed by Rockstar and Take-Two management firing 34 workers (31 in the UK, three in Canada) shortly after the union had initially reached the 10% membership threshold needed to be formed, which the IWGB alleges was a "blatant and ruthless act of union busting." Announced via […]

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As a publisher, Take-Two have found great success via a number of avenues, whether it be through the release of annual sports titles or their once-a-decade launches of a brand new Grand Theft Auto. As such, while some of their future plans are clear, others have been kept close to their chest. According to the publisher, Take-Two have over half a dozen “remakes, remasters and platform extensions” planned to release between now and FY2029.

As part of the company’s latest fiscal earnings report, publisher Take-Two have detailed their next few years worth of releases. Alongside many expected arrivals such as a new NBA 2K and the hotly-anticipated GTA VI, Take-Two teased that they have many different mystery projects in the works, including “6 remakes, remasters, and platform extensions” planned for release between FY2028 and FY2029.

Interestingly, they also noted elsewhere (as collated by ResetEra user RandomlyRandom67) that they expect to launch 7 remakes, remasters, and platform extensions in FY27-FY29 – meaning one of these 7 should be coming within the year.

What this title will be is unknown, but some possibilities include the previously-announced Max Payne remake. Alternatively, this could be referring to a current-gen remaster for Red Dead Redemption 2. Released back in 2018, the late-8th-gen title never received any current-gen enhancements, still operating at a checkerboarded 4K and 30fps. As such, finally getting a proper current-gen version of Rockstar’s previous swan song would be welcome indeed. Unfortunately, we will have to wait and see what these remasters actually wind up being.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Take-Two’s plans for the next few years? What do you think the first remaster will be for? Will we get a current-gen Red Dead Redemption 2 upgrade before GTA VI? Let us know down below.

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Well before Grand Theft Auto 5 reached its 10-year anniversary, it was clear that Grand Theft Auto 6, whenever it would arrive, would be the biggest video game release, and likely the biggest release for a singular piece of entertainment across all industries, ever. Which is why Take-Two boss Strauss Zelnick is more than okay with letting Rockstar take its time, even when admitting that the current release date for GTA 6 puts it about 18 months behind schedule. In an interview with David Senra, Zelnick admits that GTA 6 is "about 18 months behind the original date...not much more […]

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It looks like Take-Two will soon ramp up marketing for Grand Theft Auto 6. We already knew that there were plans to reveal more about the game this Summer, but now a major US retailer may have leaked the pre-order date. 

According to a Best Buy Affiliate Program email sent out to participants, the US retail giant will begin accepting pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 next week. This has fans anticipating a new trailer to release around the same time, reaffirming the release date and opening up pre-orders widely.

It is also entirely possible that Best Buy is acting on its own here and opening up pre-orders to get an idea of the number of physical copies it will have to order. Many retailers offer pre-orders for highly-anticipated games separately from the publisher, as they can source the product through distribution channels.

As pointed out by VGC, Take-Two is set to hold its quarterly earnings call on May 21st, which would line-up with Best Buy's plans to open up pre-orders. In the past, Rockstar has made announcements either right before, or immediately after Take-Two earnings calls.

KitGuru Says: While we have had two trailers so far, Grand Theft Auto 6 still seems like an intangible thing at the moment. With marketing ramping up, fans should start to feel confidence in the November release date. 

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Last year, just days before we officially learned that GTA 6 had been delayed to November 2026, developer Rockstar was accused of union-busting with the firing of 34 employees, 31 in the UK, and three in Canada at its Rockstar Toronto studio. Those dismissals spurred an ongoing legal battle between Rockstar and the Independent Workers of Great Britain (IWGB), one that caught the eye of UK parliament and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Now, British MPs leading the investigation into Rockstar's alleged union-busting have come forward to accuse the company of obstructing legal processes through "silence and closed doors." Per Eurogamer, […]

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