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In a landmark shift for the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption modding communities, Rockstar Games—through its subsidiary Cfx.re—has officially launched the Cfx Marketplace. This new platform serves as a curated digital storefront where creators can sell their custom assets and scripts directly to server owners and fans. This move signals a major evolution in Rockstar’s relationship with the modding community, transitioning from a stance of cautious tolerance to active integration and mone

The latest week in GTA Online has arrived, bringing a high-stakes new mode to Los Santos. From January 15th through January 21st, 2026, players can break into luxury homes in the new "Mansion Raid" mode, enjoy massive quadruple rewards on Business Battles, and take advantage of deep discounts on Nightclub properties. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s update. New Mode: Mansion Raid Rockstar Games has introduced a brand-new Adversary Mode titled Mansion Raid. This multi-stage

Rockstar Games has deployed a new background update for GTA Online, continuing its efforts to refine the experience following the release of the "A Safehouse in the Hills" update. This latest patch, released server-side without requiring a download, specifically targets a series of exploits and glitches that have been affecting gameplay. Coming on the heels of the latest Event Week (running through January 28th), this update is the third patch released since the "mansions" DLC dropped. While pre

Alongside the announcement that he's leaving Bandai Namco, legendary Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada has dropped a treat for fans in the form of a 60-minute music mix. The track, which at the time of writing is only available on SoundCloud, basically covers 30 years of Tekken history, mashing countless pieces of music together from across the series. If you've been playing Tekken since the beginning, then this truly will feel like an exercise in pure nostalgia. Harada says he edited the track h

Rockstar Games has rolled out another quick server-side patch for GTA Online, released on February 19, 2026 (live as of February 20). This is the second background update in just one week, showing Rockstar’s aggressive stance on maintaining game integrity following the massive “A Safehouse in the Hills” mansion DLC back in December 2025. The update requires no download — it applies automatically the next time you launch GTA Online. The focus this time? Shutting down several popular exploits that

In a move that could reshape how fans experience one of the most anticipated games in history, Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) might skip physical disc copies at launch entirely. According to multiple reports citing a credible European game distribution insider, Rockstar Games' parent company Take-Two Interactive plans a digital-only debut on November 19, 2026, primarily to prevent the kind of pre-release leaks that plagued past titles. The Leaker and the Claim The rumor originates from "Graczdari,"

Rockstar Games has released a significant new downloadable patch for GTA Online, aimed at smoothing out the experience following the recent "A Safehouse in the Hills" DLC. Released on January 27, 2026, this update serves as the second major patch since the content drop, targeting a wide array of bugs ranging from Mission Creator glitches to odd visual errors in the new Mansions. Update Overview & Download Sizes The update is available across all major platforms, with file sizes indicating a

22cans, the Peter Molyneux-led studio, has revealed the launch date of the Early Access version of its upcoming game, Masters of Albion. It is a "God game" genre that blends strategy, simulation, town management, and real-time defense. A new trailer accompanied the announcement: “Masters of Albion is the culmination of my life’s work, a game that owes so much to titles like Dungeon Keeper, Black & White, and Fable,"Peter Molyneux said in a press release."It’s a totally unique game that we h

Get your engines revving, because this week in GTA Online is all about the Auto Shop. Running from January 22nd through January 28th, 2026, the latest weekly update brings a host of rewards for tuners, double money opportunities, and some high-performance machinery up for grabs. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s event. Weekly Challenge & Rewards This week’s theme is heavily focused on the Auto Shop business. Weekly Challenge: Complete 3 Auto Shop Client Jobs to earn a bo

Rockstar Games is surprising GTA Online players with a generous, no-strings-attached cash bonus promotion delivered straight to select inboxes. Announced via targeted emails from Rockstar Propaganda on February 19, 2026, the offer lets players collect up to GTA$1,500,000 simply by completing sell missions over the next three weeks. This comes at the perfect time following the December 2025 “A Safehouse in the Hills” update, which introduced luxurious new mansion properties. The bonus money is cl

As anticipation builds for Grand Theft Auto VI, reports have emerged suggesting the blockbuster title could face a ban in Russia before it even hits the shelves. According to a recent article from RockstarINTEL, Russian officials are raising alarms over the game's alleged "destructive content," claiming it violates the nation’s moral and spiritual values. The Allegations: "Poison of Corruption" The call for restrictions comes primarily from Mikhail Ivanov, a member of the Bryansk Regional Duma a

Nintendo 64 decompilation projects have gained a lot of traction, and with tools like N64 Recomp available to the public, the process of creating a PC port and binary executable for any given Nintendo 64 decompilation project became easier thanks to it. While some games have proper PC ports yet to be made from scratch, other have seen the implementation of the Recompilation tool in order to be able to compile and create a running executable of the decompiled N64 game working in their computers,

GTA Online collectors and car meet regulars — this one’s for you. During the current Drift Week (February 26th through March 4th), Rockstar has dropped one of the cleanest limited-edition vanity plates in recent memory: the exclusive red-and-white LS Car Meet Plate. The claimable Penumbra FF from the Salvage Yard robbery comes with an LSCM plate The Vehicle: Maibatsu Penumbra FF with Exclusive Plate This week’s rare plate is attached to the Maibatsu Penumbra FF, a sharp JDM-style sports coupe t

Rockstar Games has kicked off the holiday season in Los Santos with a massive multi-week event. Running from December 18th through January 7th, this "Christmas Special" update brings snow, new vehicles, rare collectibles, and a sack full of gifts for players. Here is the full rundown of everything arriving in GTA Online for the holidays. New Vehicles Two high-end vehicles have hit the streets of Los Santos this week: Vapid FMJ MK V: Available at Legendary Motorsport for $3,074,500. (Free for GTA

GTA+ subscribers, a brand-new month of exclusive perks has arrived in Grand Theft Auto Online. GTA+ Month 48 runs from March 5 through April 1, 2026, bringing free vehicles, fresh customizations, massive discounts, double payouts, and something completely unexpected: full access to NBA 2K26. For the standard $7.99 / £6.99 / €7.99 monthly fee, members on PS5, Xbox Series X|S (and PC Enhanced) get everything below — plus all the permanent GTA+ benefits that keep on giving. This Month’s Exclusive

The next Tomb Raider game will be officially unveiled at The Game Awards later this week, Geoff Keighley has revealed. In a tweet ahead of the show, Keighley said on social media we'll get "a look at the future of one of gaming's most iconic franchises" this Thursday. "This is one you won't want to miss." For information on when you can tune in for the breaking news, refer to our When Is The Game Awards 2025 page. Across the show, there'll also be updates and trailers from Resident Evil Requiem,

Rockstar Games has quietly rolled out a new software update for the original Red Dead Redemption, targeting frustrating audio problems that have annoyed players since the native current-generation ports launched in December 2025. The patch, which began deploying on February 24, 2026 (listed as version 1.06 officially and 1.002 on consoles), applies primarily to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Although Rockstar’s support page mentions PC in the notes, no update has appeared for that platform y

We already know that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is a technical showcase on Switch 2, and we're sure many of you have spent the weekend exploring Viewros on the new console over the weekend. But for those of you who are still clinging on to your Switch 1 and wondering whether Samus' brand new adventure holds up on the old system, fear not. Digital Foundry has taken a look at the Switch 1 release of Metroid Prime 4 and is pretty much in agreement with us on the surprising quality of the release. You

In a significant move reshaping the Grand Theft Auto V modding landscape, Take-Two Interactive has issued a shutdown order to alt:V, a popular multiplayer platform for GTA Online. The platform, known as a major alternative to FiveM, will cease operations entirely by July 2026, forcing thousands of players and server owners to migrate or face permanent closure. The End of an Era for alt:V The alt:V team announced that they have entered a "staged wind-down" agreement with the publisher. The decisi

Rockstar Games has rolled out a new background update for GTA Online today, implementing several key fixes and changes without requiring a client-side download. Arriving just ahead of the anticipated Valentine’s Event Week, this server-side patch targets specific exploits and resolves lingering bugs affecting businesses and achievements. Vinewood Club App Disabled for Cayo Perico Prep One of the most notable changes in this update affects GTA+ members. The Vinewood Club App has now been disabled

Rockstar Games has rolled out a jam-packed update for Grand Theft Auto Online this week, combining festivities for both the Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day. From February 12th through the 18th, players can take advantage of massive payouts on bodyguard work, hunt for the lucrative Pink Diamond in Cayo Perico, and claim festive login rewards. Here is a full breakdown of the new content, bonuses, and discounts available this week. New Content & Login Rewards Lunar New Year & Valentine's

Rockstar Games has fired up the engines for another action-packed GTA Online weekly update, and this one is pure sideways chaos. Drift Week runs from February 26 through March 4, 2026, bringing a brand-new vehicle, fresh drift tuning options, and some of the best bonuses of the year so far. Meet the New Shitzu Keitora – The Unexpected Drift King The headline addition is the Shitzu Keitora, a compact pickup truck that’s surprisingly potent on the tarmac. Priced at $810,000 from Southern San Andre

As the snow begins to fall and the holiday festivities kick off in Los Santos, Rockstar Games has dropped a nostalgic treat for veteran players and collectors alike. For a limited time during the Holiday Event (December 18, 2025 – January 7, 2026), GTA Online players can secure one of the rarest vanity items in the game: the iconic Liberty City License Plate. Here is everything you need to know about this exclusive drop and how to claim it for your collection. A Nod to the Classics The Liberty C

The latest GTA Online weekly update is live, bringing a fresh set of activities, rewards, and discounts to Los Santos. Running from January 29th through February 4th, this event week introduces new Odd Jobs, brings back a classic motorcycle, and offers lucrative bonuses for players looking to grind. Here is everything you need to know about this week’s update. New Odd Jobs and Rewards Rockstar has expanded the "Odd Jobs" roster with three new roles: Forklift Operator, Firefighter, and Paper R

Even with the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI looming on the horizon, its predecessor refuses to fade into obscurity. According to a 2025 streaming report by analytics firm Stream Hatchet, Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) was the second most watched game across all live streaming platforms last year, reaffirming its status as a cultural phenomenon more than a decade after its initial release. The Numbers Game In 2025, GTA V accumulated over 1.9 billion hours of watch time across platforms like