With Grand Theft Auto VI just three weeks from its November 19 launch, Rockstar Games is taking its marketing push deeper into the real-life city that inspired Vice City. Miami-Dade County has confirmed a deal worth roughly $3.9 million that covers both the advertising already underway and a new round of Vice City branding across the county's most visible public spaces.

What's in the deal

The agreement was announced in a press release from Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. It covers the current and additional GTA VI advertising, including the giant Vice City sign on the roof of the Kaseya Center, which went up earlier this fall. More is on the way.

The package also includes additional promotional purchases through the media companies that represent Miami International Airport (MIA) and the county's transportation system. Rockstar will be dressing up some of the area's busiest transit points with:

• Vice City-themed lighting at MIA and PortMiami

• Promotional displays on the pedestrian walkways connecting airport parking garages to the terminals

• Decorative wraps on selected traffic signal cabinets across the county

Rockstar will pay to install, maintain and remove all of the signage. Concept images of how the county expects the airport, port and other locations to look have also been released.

A long road to approval

The deal comes after weeks of debate. Rockstar first pitched the county in June on a far more ambitious plan that included a "Vice City Airport" rebrand, wrapped Metromover trains and Port Gellhorn-inspired murals at PortMiami. That pitch drew open opposition from Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, who argued the franchise is "built around criminal activity," and from Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, who said he couldn't believe the county was considering rebranding Miami International Airport as "Vice City Airport." The sheriff's office had also rejected promotional partnerships tied to the launch.

The version now moving forward is narrower than the original pitch, built around lighting, walkway displays and signal cabinet wraps rather than a full airport renaming. It is, however, clearly happening.

Why Miami-Dade is on board

Levine Cava framed the agreement as a revenue opportunity for the county:

"With millions of people around the world waiting for this release, we have an opportunity to make sure Miami-Dade benefits from that attention. These agreements allow us to turn that excitement into additional revenue for our community."

It's a notable shift for a county that spent the late summer divided over whether to associate itself with the franchise at all. With the release this close, the argument that GTA VI is a once-in-a-generation marketing moment seems to have won out.

More GTA 6 news

The takeover lands during a busy week for the game. Rockstar has revealed the game's download size, 210GB, and review copies have reportedly been sent to media outlets. Pre-order data has also shown demand running well ahead of any other game.

Grand Theft Auto VI launches November 19, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

A new weekly update has arrived in GTA Online, and it marks the final stretch of the month-long Halloween celebration. Rockstar has refreshed its usual rotation of vehicles, heists and activities, and the bonuses this week are generous. Everything below runs from October 29th through November 4th.

Halloween Rewards Still Up for Grabs

Players who log in and play through November 4th will receive the Brown Vintage Skull Mask and the Halloween Chute Bag. Anyone who finishes every Weekly Challenge before the event closes will also be paid GTA$2,000,000, delivered within 72 hours of completion.

For Día de Muertos, simply logging in unlocks the Día de Muertos Tee, the Maritime Calaca Mask and the Royal Calaca Mask.

Halloween Content Still Active

The seasonal activities remain available through the end of the event:

• Slashers and Clone Slasher

• Phantom Car

• Cerberus Surprise

• Possessed Animals

• Ghosts Exposed

• Jack O' Lanterns

• Peyote Plants

• Halloween clothing and accessories, including masks, face paints, horns, bobbleheads and Casino decorations

Kortz Center Heist Gets New Primary Targets

The Kortz Center Heist rotates in a new set of Primary Targets: I, Fruit, Until Death and Gone To Seed. The first-completion bonus resets, and finishing the heist without a single death pays an extra GTA$400,000.

Weekly Challenge

Complete 10 waves in a Survival without dying to earn GTA$250,000 and the Slasher Clown Outfit. Pair it with the Survival bonuses below and it's an easy way to stack payouts.

Bonuses

3x GTA$ and RP

• Halloween Featured Series: Slasher and Ramius – Slasher

• Halloween Survivals: Ludendorff Cemetery Survival, Cayo Perico Survival and Alien Survivals (6x for GTA+ members)

• San Andreas Super Sport Series: Hotring Races and Random Transform Races

• Community Mission Series

2x GTA$ and RP

• Bail Office Standard and Most Wanted Targets

• Dispatch Work

• UFO Business Battles

• Jack O' Lanterns (4x for GTA+ members)

2x GTA$

• Ghosts Exposed (4x for GTA+ members)

FIB Priority File

This week's Priority File is The Project Breakaway File, and Priority Files pay double.

Cars and Vehicle Challenges

Podium Vehicle: Spin the Lucky Wheel at the Casino for a shot at the Progen GP1, which normally costs $1,260,000 at Legendary Motorsport. GTA+ members get two spins every 24 hours.

Prize Ride: Place in the top 5 in an LS Car Meet race on two days in a row to unlock the Karin Previon, which is priced at $1,490,000 at Legendary Motorsport.

Premium Test Ride: The Maibatsu MonstroCiti, available to PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Enhanced players.

Test Track: Declasse Vamos, Dewbauchee Seven-70 and Ocelot Locust.

Salvage Yard Robberies:

• Gangbanger Robbery: Lampadati Cinquemila

• Podium Robbery: Karin Boor

• Duggan Robbery: Albany Fränken Stange

Luxury Autos (Rockford Hills): Dewbauchee Rapid GT X and Übermacht Sentinel XS4.

Premium Deluxe Motorsport: Albany Brigham, Albany Fränken Stange, Albany Lurcher, Declasse Tornado Rat Rod and LCC Sanctus.

Discounts

40% off

• Agency Properties, including upgrades and modifications

• Albany Brigham

• Albany Fränken Stange

• Albany Lurcher

• Declasse Tornado Rat Rod

• LCC Sanctus

30% off

• Bravado Gauntlet Classic

• Invetero Coquette D10

• Karin Futo GTX

• MTL Dune

• Pegassi Infernus Classic

• Shitzu Keitora

• Übermacht Zion Classic

• Vapid Firebolt ASP

• Vapid FMJ

Gun Van

The Shocker is free this week. The Service Carbine is 30% off for everyone, GTA+ members included. Most of the rest of the stock is 10% off, or 20% off for GTA+ members, with the Up-n-Atomizer, Unholy Hellbringer and Widowmaker rising to 50% off for GTA+.

• Weapons at 10% off (20% GTA+): Knife, El Strickler, Combat Shotgun, Precision Rifle, Baseball Bat

• Weapons at 10% off (50% GTA+): Up-n-Atomizer, Unholy Hellbringer, Widowmaker

• Throwables: Pipe Bombs, 10% off (20% GTA+)

• Body Armor: Super Light, Light, Standard, Heavy and Super Heavy, all 10% off (20% GTA+)

Races and Time Trials

• Premium Race: Route 68

• HSW Time Trial: North Chumash

• Time Trial: Casino

GTA+ Benefits

GTA+ members get boosted Survival and Halloween bonuses, extra Lucky Wheel spins and deeper Gun Van discounts this week. Full details on this month's GTA+ rewards are in our October rundown.

Grand Theft Auto VI's file size has surfaced, and players will want to start freeing up space. The PS5 version is listed at 210GB, a figure that lands well below the 300GB-plus numbers fans have been speculating about for years, though it is still a very large install.

The number comes from the PlayStation Game Size account on X, which tracks the PlayStation Store's backend database for upcoming pre-load and update sizes. Because those figures are pulled straight from Sony's own listing data, the account has a strong track record. That makes 210GB the most credible size we've seen for the game.

Pre-loading starts November 12

The size matters because of the timing. Pre-loading is set to begin on November 12, giving players a full week to download the game before launch. GTA VI releases at midnight local time on November 19. Physical copies are also due to reach stores and customers on November 12, so players who buy a boxed copy can pre-load as well.

Xbox sizes still unknown

The 210GB figure applies to PlayStation 5 only. That console benefits from a more efficient compression approach, so the Xbox Series X version may come in somewhat larger. The Series S, which targets lower resolutions, could be smaller if 4K assets are left out. None of that is confirmed. Actual install sizes for each platform should become clear when pre-loading opens, and trophy and achievement lists may appear before then.

Reviews are coming

The size reveal follows news that Rockstar has sent early copies to reviewers and, it seems, to some content creators. They reportedly have more than three weeks with the game ahead of launch, and the review embargo date has also been confirmed. Spoilers and early impressions should appear before November 19.

For now, the practical advice is simple. If you're playing on console, check your free storage, decide which games can go, and plan your downloads so GTA VI is ready to launch the moment the clock strikes midnight.

Rockstar Games has reportedly begun sending out Grand Theft Auto VI review codes, according to well-known industry insider NateTheHate. His report also gives the date critics are expected to publish their verdicts.

In a new post on X, Nate said Rockstar has already started distributing review copies to press. This follows his earlier claim that codes would go out before the end of October.

Reviews expected one day before launch

Nate also said reviews will go live on November 18, one day before the game's November 19 release. That would give reviewers more than three weeks with the game, a longer window than many fans expected.

The extra time makes sense given the scale of the project. GTA VI is a huge open-world game, and critics will need plenty of hours to explore its map, systems and story before putting a score on it.

Putting the speculation to rest

The report should settle a debate that has run for months. Many fans online assumed Rockstar would keep the game locked down and that no early reviews would exist at all. If Nate's information is accurate, that won't be the case, and players will have critical verdicts to read before they commit on launch day.

As with any insider report, neither Rockstar nor Take-Two has publicly confirmed the review timing, so treat the dates as unofficial for now. Nate has a strong track record on Rockstar and GTA information, though.

Launch timing

The game goes live at midnight in New Zealand, one of the first regions to get it. Reviews landing on November 18 means most players should have time to read them before the game unlocks in their own time zone.

The report comes alongside fresh data showing just how strong pre-order demand for the game has been.

Rockstar's month-long Halloween celebration is still running, and this week's update adds a free mask, fresh Kortz Center Heist targets and plenty of bonuses. Everything below runs through October 28.

A new weekly update is live in GTA Online, and with Halloween days away Rockstar has loaded it with money-making opportunities. The month-long spooky event carries on with its returning scares, while the usual rotation of cars, discounts and bonuses has been refreshed.

Halloween rewards

Three limited-time rewards are up for grabs:

• White & Red Tech Demon Mask: log in to GTA Online any time before October 28.

• GTA$500,000: finish all three Short Trips before October 28. The payout lands within 72 hours of completion.

• GTA$2,000,000: complete every Weekly Challenge by November 4, again paid within 72 hours.

The Weekly Challenge deadline runs a week past the rest of the event, so it's worth working through them at a steady pace.

Returning Halloween content

The seasonal favorites are all still active: Slashers, Clone Slasher, the Phantom Car, Cerberus Surprise, Possessed Animals, Ghosts Exposed, Jack O'Lanterns and Peyote Plants. Halloween masks, face paints, horns, bobbleheads and Casino decorations are also available.

Kortz Center Heist gets new targets

The Kortz Center Heist has fresh Primary Targets: Stacks Study V, Trust and Brother Brother. The first-completion bonus has been reset, and finishing the heist without dying earns an extra GTA$400,000.

Bonuses

3x GTA$ and RP

• Halloween Featured Series: Slasher and Ramius – Slasher

• Halloween Survivals: Ludendorff Cemetery, Cayo Perico and Alien Survivals (6x for GTA+ members)

• San Andreas Super Sport Series: Hotring Races and Random Transform Races

• Community Mission Series

2x GTA$ and RP

• Bail Office Standard and Most Wanted Targets

• Dispatch Work

• UFO Business Battles

• Jack O'Lanterns (4x for GTA+ members)

2x GTA$ only

• Ghosts Exposed (4x for GTA+ members)

The Weekly Challenge is to complete all waves of a Survival. Since Survivals already pay triple, it's a good place to start. The reward is GTA$150,000 and the Gray Interloper Outfit.

FIB Priority File and Salvage Yard

The FIB Priority File is The Fine Art File, and it pays double this week. The Salvage Yard robberies are offering:

• The Duggan Robbery: Ocelot Virtue

• The Cargo Ship Robbery: Albany Fränken Stange

• The McTony Robbery: Vapid Caracara 4×4

Cars and showrooms

• Podium Vehicle: the Pfister Comet S2 ($1,797,000 at Legendary Motorsport) is on the Casino's lucky wheel. GTA+ members get two spins every 24 hours.

• Prize Ride: place in the top two of an LS Car Meet race on two days in a row to unlock the Grotti Itali Classic ($2,025,000 at Legendary Motorsport).

• Hao Premium Test Ride: Maibatsu MonstroCiti (PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Enhanced).

• Test Track: Declasse Vamos, Dewbauchee Seven-70 and Ocelot Locust.

• Luxury Autos: Dewbauchee Rapid GT X and Übermacht Sentinel XS4.

• Premium Deluxe Motorsport: Albany Brigham, Albany Fränken Stange, Albany Lurcher, Declasse Tornado Rat Rod and LCC Sanctus.

Races and time trials

• Premium Race: Route 68

• HSW Time Trial: North Chumash

• Time Trial: Casino

Discounts

40% off

• Agency Properties, including upgrades and modifications

• Albany Brigham

• Albany Fränken Stange

• Albany Lurcher

• Declasse Tornado Rat Rod

• LCC Sanctus

30% off

• Annis Euros X32

• Bravado Dorado

• Canis Freecrawler

• Dinka Veto Classic

• HVY Dump

• Karin Boor

• Ocelot Swinger

• Pfister Astron

• Vapid Desert Raid

• Vulcar Nebula Turbo

Gun Van

Most items are 10% off, or 20% off for GTA+ members. The standouts:

• Service Carbine: 30% off for everyone, including GTA+ members.

• Up-n-Atomizer, Unholy Hellbringer and Widowmaker: 10% off, or 50% off for GTA+ members.

• The Shocker: free.

Discounted items include the Knife, El Strickler, Combat Shotgun, Precision Rifle, Baseball Bat, Pipe Bombs and all five tiers of body armor.

The bottom line

With four days of the event week left, the best targets are the Tech Demon Mask, the Short Trips payout and the triple-pay Survivals, which also knock out the Weekly Challenge. If you're a GTA+ member, the doubled bonuses make Survivals even more lucrative. After October 28 the weekly rotation resets, so cash in while the multipliers are live.

Everyone expected Grand Theft Auto VI to sell well. A new analysis shows it is selling on a scale the industry hasn't tracked before.

Analytics firm Sensor Tower compared U.S. digital pre-orders for the biggest games of the past six years, and GTA 6 is pacing 148% ahead of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the previous leader, over a comparable period before release. The gap is measured from 149 days to 45 days before launch. Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 were also in the comparison, and all trail GTA 6 by a wide margin.

The Ultimate Edition is a big part of the story. The Ultimate Edition alone is more than 100% ahead of Modern Warfare 2, and it sits not far behind the standard edition. Sensor Tower has said roughly 89% of pre-orders so far are for the $100 Ultimate Edition, while premium editions typically make up only 10 to 20% of a game's pre-order share.

The running totals

Sensor Tower's GTA 6 tracker now shows more than 6.45 million copies pre-ordered and over $630 million in revenue. A week earlier, the tracker stood at 6.08 million units and $594 million as of October 13, so the game is still adding roughly 370,000 pre-orders a week. Last week's pre-order spending also grew by about $4 million over the week before, so the pace is still climbing.

PlayStation has the lead. PS5 accounts for roughly 74% of digital reservations, about 4.80 million copies and $468 million, while Xbox has 1.66 million copies and $162 million. Xbox has said it is very happy with the GTA 6 pre-order numbers.

What these numbers don't show

The comparison has limits. The data covers only digital pre-orders in the United States, so it leaves out physical pre-orders and sales outside the U.S. The U.S. is the biggest market for most of the games compared, and most of them sold mainly digitally, so the comparison is still a fair one. These are also Sensor Tower's estimates, and Rockstar and Take-Two haven't confirmed any figures. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has described pre-order levels as "unprecedented and astonishing" without giving exact numbers.

What comes next

The biggest surge may still be ahead. Sensor Tower expects most pre-orders to arrive in the final week before launch, and says the total could reach 25 million, which would mean more than $2 billion in revenue before release.

For context, Modern Warfare 2 earned $800 million in its opening weekend, and GTA 6 has already passed that mark in pre-order revenue without a single copy shipped. GTA 6 launches November 19 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with pre-loading set to begin November 12.

Miami's transformation into Vice City has fans hunting for clues about what Rockstar Games might unveil next, and a wave of speculation about a live-action GTA 6 trailer has taken over social media. The paperwork suggests that isn't what's happening.

Crews spotted across downtown Miami

The rumors follow a run of Vice City promotion across the city, including the GTA 6 blimp, ads and building signage. Over the past few days, filming crews were seen in downtown Miami with cameras mounted on vehicles, shooting a fleet of West Coast Customs cars styled after the GTA VI vehicles.

Cameras also rolled on Ocean Drive on Monday night, the real-world inspiration for the game's setting. With the game launching roughly a month away, many fans concluded Rockstar was shooting a live-action trailer.

Aerial footage shared on October 16 shows the custom cars cruising the Venetian Causeway. The lineup included a pink and blue '95 Grotti Cheetah, a papaya orange Progen Emerus, a leopard-print Coquette D10 and a Pegassi VCPD Tempesta Interceptor.

Permits tell a different story

That theory appears to have fallen apart. Fan @smallo92 pointed out that the city's filming permits for the past week don't list Rockstar Games, and this week's permit doesn't either.

One permit does stand out. It was issued to 305 Films and describes the job as "Social media for MH Vice."

The Miami Heat connection

"MH" almost certainly stands for Miami Heat. The team is hosting "A Night in Vice City" on the eve of Grand Theft Auto VI's release, with the Kaseya Center rebranded in Vice City style for the occasion.

The footage is therefore most likely a promo video for that matchday event. It may also be shown inside the arena before tip-off.

What it means for fans

A live-action trailer would have been a big moment, but it isn't Rockstar's usual approach. The studio has historically relied on in-engine trailers rather than live-action spots, unlike many other publishers.

Even without one, the marketing push is hard to ignore. The campaign has gathered serious momentum after a quiet few months, and the Heat collaboration shows how far the Vice City branding now reaches.

Meanwhile, an extended version of the GTA VI launch trailer has started airing on TV.

Rockstar Games has taken the GTA 6 launch trailer to broadcast television, and the version viewers saw on air isn't identical to the one online.

The trailer was released last week, and Rockstar has since been pushing it across more channels. The campaign began with ads in social media feeds and has now reached traditional TV.

The trailer aired during a commercial break in NBC's broadcast of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks game on Tuesday night. A fan watching the game noticed the spot didn't match the online cut.

What's different in the TV cut

Fan Lorenzo Jordan posted a recording of the commercial on X, which shows several tweaks. Some scenes run longer and some have been removed.

Extended moments:

• The clip of Raul Bautista dancing after the first shower scene runs longer. It's followed by footage of Lucia jumping onto a plane's landing gear.

• In the scene where Jason nudges Lucia, she is shown falling toward the floor for a little longer.

• Jason's attempt to grab a knife while caught in a chokehold is stretched out.

• Roxy from Real Dimez gets a very brief extension of her dancing clip.

Removed moments:

• In the online version, the nudge scene is followed by Jason and Lucia kissing in the shower. The TV cut drops that moment entirely.

• The brief shot of Lucia's ankle tag is also gone.

The extensions are small, a few frames here and there. Still, they show Rockstar is re-editing the trailer for different platforms rather than running the same cut everywhere. Cutting the shower kiss from a broadcast spot also fits what you'd expect from a primetime TV placement.

Marketing ramps up ahead of launch

Rockstar's push comes as the release date draws closer. GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19, and fans who caught the commercial were quick to say how eager they are for it. With the campaign now in social feeds, on TV, and spilling into the real world, expect more alternate cuts and placements in the weeks ahead.

Speculation about a live-action GTA 6 trailer has also been picking up, as Miami gets a Vice City makeover tied to the game.

Rockstar Games has followed up the GTA VI launch trailer with a fresh batch of official visuals: one new in-game screenshot and a set of key art starring the game's two leads.

Jason and Lucia: Lock and Load

The headline image is the artwork that doubles as the thumbnail for the launch trailer. Rockstar lists it on its website as "Jason and Lucia: Lock and Load," and it also appears on one of the game's many in-game vinyls.

The scene is pure Vice City. Lucia sits on the hood of a bullet-riddled red car, handgun in one hand and a magazine in the other, while Jason stands close by with a firearm of his own. Behind them, palm trees frame a tropical sunset, and a seaplane cuts across the sky.

Rockstar has published the art in logo and logoless versions, across a range of aspect ratios. That makes it easy to use as a wallpaper on phones, desktops or ultrawide monitors.

A seaplane over the Grassrivers

The new screenshot comes from Rockstar's recently launched music page. It shows a floatplane belonging to Brian Heder's business, Brian's Boat Works & Marina, flying low over the Grassrivers, the game's take on the Everglades, as the sun sets. The branding is visible on the side of the aircraft, and the golden-hour lighting shows off the water and the scattered tropical islands below.

The plane in the screenshot echoes the seaplane in the Lock and Load artwork, which suggests Rockstar is leaning into aviation and the wetlands as part of its marketing push.

Meet the composers

Rockstar's music page also credits the French electronic duo Justice as the composers of GTA VI's original dynamic score. Promotional art of the pair is part of this release.

What this means

The new images arrive on a big day for GTA VI news. The launch trailer is out, a claim has surfaced that review copies will go out very soon, and Rockstar has also detailed the game's sweat system. Leaked details about the ending have also been circulating, which adds to the pre-release buzz.

Rockstar Games released the Grand Theft Auto VI launch trailer on Thursday, October 15, with no advance warning, publishing the 90-second video to all of its social channels at 2pm BST. It is likely to be the game's final trailer.

With the game now just over a month out, the video lands in the middle of a busy stretch of new screenshots, magazine features and marketing activations.

Release date reaffirmed, built on a base PS5

The trailer closes by restating the November 19 release date. The game launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. That puts to rest, for now, any talk of a last-minute slip. Rockstar has already moved the game twice, from 2025 to May 2026 and then to November.

Rockstar also notes that the footage was captured entirely in-game on a standard PlayStation 5, not a PS5 Pro. That is a useful signal for anyone worried about how the game will look on the hardware most players own.

A new track from Justice

Music is a big part of this release. The trailer features new music from the electronic duo Justice, who composed the original score for GTA VI. It debuts a standalone Justice single, "Flower in a Hurricane," with Tame Impala, SZA and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard.

More of Jason and Lucia's story

The trailer is focused on story rather than gameplay. It is a cinematic piece with little gameplay footage, in line with Rockstar's earlier launch trailers for Red Dead Redemption 2 and GTA V. It establishes that Jason used to be in the army and includes a jail call involving Lucia. It also follows their relationship as they try to make a name for themselves. Some coverage has described the tone as very Thelma & Louise-inspired, with the pair's ride-or-die bond at the center and plenty of explosions.

What it means for launch

With roughly a month to go, another trailer looks unlikely. The launch trailer works as a clear confirmation that Rockstar is on track and moving into the final stretch of marketing.

GTA VI launches November 19 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Fans who expected Rockstar to keep GTA 6 locked away from critics until launch day may be in for a surprise. New claims from well-known industry insider NateTheHate suggest reviewers will have the game in hand soon, with a fairly generous window to play it.

Review copies are coming

Speculation about GTA 6's review period has been building for months. Plenty of fans online have argued that Rockstar would skip early review access entirely, partly to keep the game from leaking. NateTheHate says that isn't the case.

In a post on ResetEra, he answered a user asking whether review copies had already been distributed. According to him, they haven't gone out yet, but they will before October ends. If that holds, reviewers would get roughly two weeks or more with the game ahead of its November 19 release. That's a long runway for a title of this size, and it suggests Rockstar is confident enough in its security to hand the game over earlier than many expected.

Reviews are expected before launch

Insider Gaming has separately reported that review embargoes will lift before the game's November 19 release. That would put to rest another popular theory: that Rockstar would hold reviews until after the game was already on shelves.

There's still some ambiguity. "Before launch" could mean the day before, or even just earlier in the day in certain time zones. Even so, it points to reviews being available ahead of release, which gives buyers, and especially pre-order customers, a chance to see critical reaction before the game goes live.

What it could mean for the Game Awards

The timing also raises a question about awards season. Earlier this month, reports suggested GTA 6 might miss out on Game of the Year consideration at The Game Awards because the nomination process begins so early. Last year, that cutoff fell on November 4.

If critics and jury members receive the game before the end of October, some of them could have enough time with it to factor it into their nominations. Much will depend on how many reviewers Rockstar actually sends copies to, and whether that includes members of the jury. Nominees are typically announced just days after the game's release, so we won't be waiting long to find out.

What to keep in mind

NateTheHate has a strong track record, but these details are still unofficial. Rockstar hasn't announced a review embargo date or confirmed when copies will be distributed. We'll update you as soon as anything official surfaces.

Halloween enters its third week in GTA Online, and Rockstar's month-long event shows no sign of slowing down. The latest weekly update runs from October 15th through the 21st, bringing boosted payouts on the spookiest activities, a new Weekly Challenge, and a fresh batch of freebies.

Free Rewards This Week

Just logging in and playing through October 21st earns you the Butchery and Other Hobbies T-Shirt. Players who finish the Don't F*** With Dre mission before the week ends also receive GTA$500,000 within 72 hours.

Weekly Challenge: Win Three Races

This week's Halloween Weekly Challenge is simple: win three Races to get the Orange Glow Skeleton Onesie and GTA$100,000. It's the third of five challenges, and completing all five by the event's end on November 4th unlocks an extra GTA$2,000,000, paid out within 72 hours of the final one. If you've skipped the earlier weeks, there's still time to catch up.

Triple Rewards

3X GTA$ and RP is on offer across several Halloween favorites:

• Halloween Featured Series: Slasher and Ramius Slasher

• Halloween Survivals: Ludendorff Cemetery Survival, Cayo Perico Survival and Alien Survivals (6X for GTA+ members)

• San Andreas Super Sport Series: Hotring Races and Random Transform Races

• Community Race Series

Several other activities pay 2X GTA$ and RP, including Bail Office Standard and Most Wanted Targets, Dispatch Work and UFO Business Battles. Jack O' Lanterns and Ghosts Exposed also stay boosted, at 4X for GTA+ members.

Halloween Content Still Running

The seasonal scares are all still active, with Slashers, the Phantom Car, Cerberus Surprise, Possessed Animals and Peyote Plants all returning. The Halloween masks, face paints, horns, bobbleheads and Casino decorations are also available.

Casino, Car Meet and Vehicles

• Lucky Wheel podium vehicle: the Grotti LSCM Cheetah Classic, priced at GTA$1,952,500 at Legendary Motorsport. GTA+ members get two spins every 24 hours.

• LS Car Meet Prize Ride: place top five in a Car Meet race to unlock the Dinka Kanjo SJ.

• Test Track vehicles: Declasse Vamos, Dewbauchee Seven-70 and Ocelot Locust.

• Hao Premium Test Ride: the Maibatsu MonstroCiti (PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC Enhanced).

• Premium Deluxe Motorsport: the Albany Brigham, Albany Fränken Stange, Albany Lurcher, Declasse Tornado Rat Rod and LCC Sanctus are on offer.

• FIB Priority File: The Brute Force File.

Weapon Discounts

Several weapons are marked down this week, with better prices for GTA+ members:

• Unholy Hellbringer: 10% off (GTA+ 50%)

• Widowmaker: 10% off (GTA+ 50%)

• Up-n-Atomizer: 10% off (GTA+ 50%)

• Knife, El Strickler, Combat Shotgun and Precision Rifle: 10% off (GTA+ 20%)

• Service Carbine: 30% off (GTA+ 30%)

• Pipe Bombs: 10% off (GTA+ 20%)

What's Next

The Halloween event runs through November 4th, so there are still two more weeks of challenges and rewards ahead. Next week's challenge is to complete all waves of a Survival for the Gray Space Interloper Outfit and GTA$150,000.

Developers say characters will sweat more or less depending on how hard they're exerting themselves

Grand Theft Auto VI's long development may owe something to details most players will only notice in passing. A new report says Rockstar Games built a dedicated system that controls how much its characters sweat.

The detail comes from a video report by Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, who spoke with Rockstar developers about the studio's push for realism. According to Schreier, that ambition is one of the main reasons the game has taken so long to make. Systems this granular take a lot of research and development time, and he points to that level of detail as a top contributor to the lengthy production.

How the sweat system works

Screenshots and trailers had already suggested that sweat on GTA 6's characters would look more convincing than in past games. Until now, it wasn't clear whether that was just a visual upgrade or something deeper.

Schreier says it's a scripted system tied to physical effort. Protagonists like Lucia and Jason will sweat in different amounts depending on how much they're exerting themselves. His example is a nightclub: a character who dances hard will sweat noticeably more than one who is standing around. Schreier says this shows "the level of detail they put into this game."

Why it matters

Rockstar has a track record of building small, reactive systems that make its worlds feel lived in, and the studio's recent games are known for fine details like these. A sweat system won't change how GTA 6 plays, but it fits the pattern. Characters whose appearance reflects what they've just been doing make the world feel more believable, especially in a game built around nightlife, heat and constant movement.

It also adds weight to a long-running fan theory: much of GTA 6's long wait went into hundreds of small features like this rather than headline mechanics.

What we don't know yet

This isn't an official Rockstar announcement. The information comes from Schreier's reporting after speaking with Rockstar staff. The studio hasn't published details on how the system behaves outside the nightclub example, whether it responds to weather or activities like running and combat, or how visible it will be in normal play. Those questions will likely be answered once the game is in players' hands.

For more on GTA 6, keep an eye on the site for the latest news and leaks.

Rockstar Games' next project is not going to take as long as Grand Theft Auto VI did, according to the studio's own senior staff.

The pledge comes from a new Bloomberg feature by journalist Jason Schreier, who spoke with senior Rockstar leaders about how the game was made. According to the report, the studio's executives say GTA VI has given them a base to create new content at a faster pace than they have managed over the past decade or so. They specifically vowed that the next title will not take eight years.

A foundation, not a one-off

The reason, they say, is the work done behind the scenes. Phil Hooker, Rockstar North's Director of Technology, told Schreier that the engine, tools and team built for GTA VI will let the studio work more quickly, adding that Rockstar can build on top of it and "go more sideways than upwards" to create more compelling content.

Aaron Garbut, Rockstar North's Art Director, echoed that approach, explaining that the team fundamentally changed a lot of its systems for this project, and now that the work is finished, Rockstar has no plans to rip it apart and start over.

The GTA III to Vice City comparison

Schreier was also given a historical comparison. Rockstar likened this moment to the stretch between Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, two games released about a year apart because so much of the groundwork was done in the first one.

Don't expect GTA 7 or Red Dead Redemption 3 within twelve months. But the comments suggest the gap between Rockstar releases could shrink considerably. A new IP, or the return of a classic series, could plausibly arrive in a much shorter window than the long waits fans have grown used to, though Rockstar has not announced anything of the sort.

What it means for fans

Rockstar's release history has been defined by long gaps. With GTA VI due on November 19, the studio is now saying that investment in its pipeline should pay off in future projects. Whether that holds up will only be clear once Rockstar announces what comes next, but for a fanbase used to waiting, it is an encouraging signal.

More GTA VI news this week

Fresh GTA VI merchandise went on sale Tuesday alongside an art installation displaying pieces from the game. Separately, a new report claims several sources expect GTA VI to arrive on PC by March 2027, though that is not confirmed by Rockstar.

The images accompany a new Bloomberg feature by Jason Schreier, who was invited inside Rockstar North to speak with senior staff about the game's development. The piece reportedly gives a rare look at how the studio feels about recent events and what lies ahead.

Jason and Lucia get muddy

The first screenshot shows Jason and Lucia in the off-road and dirt racing area of Leonida. Both are covered in mud and enjoying a beer. We saw a glimpse of this part of the map in the trailers, and more of it in the recent gameplay leaks. This is the first time Rockstar has officially shown the duo in this setting.

A new car on Ocean Drive

The second screenshot is a close-up, rear view of a car on Ocean Drive at sunset. Neon signs glow along the strip while a police helicopter flies low overhead, which captures the Vice City atmosphere well.

The car appears to be a new Pegassi Zorrusso, but with a different manufacturer badge and name: GranForma. The lettering on the back also differs, which suggests a different model name. That could mean the series' fictional car brands are being reworked for GTA 6, or that this is a new variant altogether. Rockstar hasn't commented.

Businessweek cover and illustrations

The Bloomberg story is also the cover feature of Bloomberg Businessweek's November issue. It includes two illustrations by artist Viktor Hachmang to go with the article.

More GTA 6 news

It's been a busy week for GTA VI. More merchandise dropped on Tuesday alongside an art installation showing pieces that can be found in the game. A new report also claims multiple sources say the game will come to PC by March next year.

Wynwood Walls announced a partnership with Rockstar Games, and Miami-Dade County residents will get free entry to the museum through 2028. The collaboration lands as GTA 6's November 19 launch approaches, and it ties the game's setting to the street art scene that helped inspire it.

Free Admission and 10 New Murals

According to the museum, free entry covers the rotating murals and sculptures, exhibitions at the Goldman Global Arts Gallery, hands-on spray-painting, and an upcoming artist-in-residence program. To mark the occasion, 10 new murals are going up across Wynwood and inside the museum, based on original in-game artwork from Grand Theft Auto VI.

The artists involved are Askew One, DENIAL, FAILE, Gons and Audet, Lady AIKO, Queen Andrea, Ron English, Tristan Eaton, and Miami-based artists ATOMIK and Tatiana Suarez.

Wynwood Appears in GTA 6

The museum's announcement also says GTA 6 will feature a district called "Stockyard," based on Wynwood, with more than a dozen artists contributing original artwork to the game. The stated goal is to represent the city, its culture and its identity authentically.

The Art of Vice City Merch Collection

The partnership also brings The Wynwood Walls Art of Vice City Collection to the Wynwood Walls Shop. It features work from the 15 artists whose art appears in GTA 6, and includes tees, keyrings and more. The collection is sold exclusively through the museum's shop.

Highlighted pieces include:

• Leonida T-shirt by Tristan Eaton

• We Love Vice City Beach Towel by Queen Andrea

• Eye Got You Hoodie by AHOL

• Hit the Road Laptop Sleeve by D*Face

• Vice City Paradise Cap by FAILE

The range also includes water bottles and notebooks, and the shop lets buyers browse by artist. Outlets disagree on availability: RockstarINTEL reports the drop is live now, while others say pre-orders have opened. Check the shop for current stock and pricing.

A Third Round of GTA 6 Merch

This is the latest in a run of GTA 6 products. On September 24, Rockstar revealed the $400 Goodtime State – Vice City Collection box. On October 8, it opened an official store collection of individual tees, caps, totes and collectibles, with more items promised later. The Wynwood Walls range is separate from both and focuses on the artists' work.

With GTA 6 arriving on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19, expect more announcements and merch before launch.

PC players who have been bracing for a long wait on Grand Theft Auto VI may get better news than expected. A new report says Rockstar Games is aiming to release the PC version in the first quarter of 2027, only a few months after the game's console debut.

What the report says

According to GamesBeat, Rockstar is currently targeting a PC launch sometime between January and March 2027. The outlet says the information comes from four separate industry sources familiar with the studio's timeline.

The report follows earlier talk from VGC's Andy Robinson, who said there had been "noise" in the industry about Rockstar pulling the PC version's release date forward.

A big shift from Rockstar's usual approach

Grand Theft Auto VI is currently announced only for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a release date of November 19, 2026. Rockstar hasn't announced a PC version, and its official GTA VI page doesn't list the platform.

If the report is accurate, the wait would be far shorter than PC fans have had in the past:

• GTA V launched on PS3 and Xbox 360 in September 2013. The PC version didn't arrive until April 2015, a gap of roughly 19 months, after several delays.

• Red Dead Redemption 2 took just over a year to reach PC.

• GTA VI would reach PC in roughly two to four months if the Q1 2027 window holds.

Why Rockstar might move faster this time

Take-Two has repeatedly described PC as an important and growing market. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said on the company's May earnings call that its games come to all platforms eventually, but he stopped short of confirming a PC version of GTA VI.

A Q1 2027 release would also fall inside Take-Two's fiscal year, which ends March 31, 2027. That lines up with an earlier claim from the leaker DetectiveSeeds, who said in April that former Rockstar employees pointed to a February 2027 PC launch. They described it as not final, but as the outcome Take-Two and Rockstar would prefer.

What isn't confirmed

Rockstar hasn't commented on the GamesBeat report. There is also some conflicting evidence. Take-Two's fiscal year 2027 release table from May listed GTA VI only for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, which led some observers to expect a later PC date, potentially late 2027 or beyond. An updated release list showing the PC version would make the Q1 2027 report much more credible.

What it could mean for GTA Online and the console launch

A PC release months after consoles could change how some players approach launch day. Anyone with both a capable PC and a current-generation console might decide to hold off on buying the game until the PC version arrives. Others will likely play on console first and move over later.

Forbes contributor Paul Tassi noted that the timing could also suit a launch of GTA VI's online mode across all platforms at once. There is no confirmation that an online mode will launch alongside the main game, or before the end of 2026. Tassi said he plans to play on PlayStation on day one and likely move to PC for the online experience.

A PC release would also matter to the roleplay community. PC has long been home to the modding scene and the large GTA V roleplay servers, and that audience will be watching closely for any word on how GTA VI supports them.

What's next

Until Rockstar says otherwise, treat the Q1 2027 window as a report, not a promise. There is still no official PC release date, price, system requirements or storefront information. We'll update this story as soon as Rockstar or Take-Two says anything on the record.

Rockstar Games' plan to turn Miami into Vice City is hitting resistance less than five weeks before GTA 6 launches on November 19. The campaign's October 15 start date is now unlikely to hold, and a separate county-level proposal could be killed outright next week.

October 15 start date likely to slip

The Miami Beach portion was supposed to begin on October 15. Reporter Joel Franco says the agreement still hasn't been signed. According to Franco, an official told him that date will "most likely not" be the real start, because the parties are still working out details.

The campaign was approved on September 10 by a narrow 4-3 vote of the Miami Beach City Commission. The plan covers discreet "Vice City" and "VI" branding on beach chairs and umbrellas through December 31. Rockstar is expected to pay the city roughly $3 million, and officials have pushed for closer to $4 million. The resolution lets the city manager finalize the deal without returning to the full commission, so the contract can still be completed administratively. But the clock is now tight.

The county plan is in real trouble

The larger and more ambitious Miami-Dade proposal is in worse shape. It would have turned parts of Miami International Airport, PortMiami and Metromover stations into Vice City installations. Several county commissioners have moved to stop it, and a vote is set for October 20 on whether negotiations continue or the county walks away.

Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz has been a vocal opponent, arguing that "Miami-Dade County is not Vice City." Critics fear the campaign revives the city's 1980s reputation for crime.

"$150 million" versus a $957,000 contract

Commissioner Rene Garcia has attacked the economics. He says his research shows Rockstar is spending "at least a minimum of $150 million" on marketing overall. He asks why Miami-Dade negotiated a contract worth only $957,000, and says it "does not make sense."

Journalist Francisco Alvarado, who first reported on the dealings, takes a different view. He calls the backlash "manufactured outrage." In his telling, some officials are less upset about the game's image than about being shut out of negotiations with Rockstar. He suggests they also lost the chance to extract more money for their political committees.

What isn't affected

Not everything is in doubt. The Miami Heat's "A Night in Vice City" event is a private tie-in, so it doesn't depend on any government vote. It is still set for November 18 against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a custom court, redesigned uniforms and a Vice City merchandise line. The Welcome to Vice City sign is already lit on the Kaseya Center. Downtown Miami banners have also been approved, though Miami Beach's own approval is the piece now facing delay.

What it means for launch

None of this touches the November 19 release date. This is a fight over how loudly Rockstar can advertise in the real Miami, not over the game itself. A late start or a scaled-back footprint would still compress what was meant to be the final promotional push. October 20 should show how much of the original Vice City vision survives.

Here's the article, with headline options first.

GTA 6 has a new billboard, and it's about 200 feet long. A Goodyear blimp wrapped in Vice City branding has left its hangar in Ohio and is heading for Florida.

Photos of the airship started appearing this week in the Goodyear Blimp Fan Club Facebook group. The aircraft is Wingfoot Three (N3A), a Goodyear Zeppelin NT, and it now carries GTA VI livery. Group member Rebecca Trussel posted the first shot, showing the words VICE CITY across the side of the envelope. Cecil Richmond and Jim Cassatt followed with pictures of the blimp both inside and outside its hangar.

Roger Durfee caught the departure itself. His photos show the airship rising into the air, with the GTA VI logo visible on its underside.

According to James W. Ward, Wingfoot Three is flying from the Goodyear Airdock in Akron, Ohio to Pompano Beach, Florida, a short distance from Miami. Neither Rockstar Games nor Goodyear has commented on the campaign yet. We'll update this story if either does.

A fitting vehicle for Vice City

The blimp is a natural match for the game. One appears in GTA VI's first trailer, which has led many fans to expect a flyable airship in the finished game. Blimps have a long history in the series. Grand Theft Auto V's Atomic Blimp, a pre-order bonus at launch, was modeled on the real-world Goodyear airship. GTA Online later added the Xero Blimp, and players can put DJ livery and other ads on blimps tied to their nightclubs.

The stunt arrives as the marketing push for GTA 6 ramps up, with the game set to launch on November 19. Rockstar has already tied the game to Miami with a Heat "Vice City" game night and merchandise, so a Goodyear blimp circling South Florida fits the pattern.

More GTA 6 news

Alongside the blimp, about 25 minutes of GTA 6 gameplay has reportedly leaked, including first-person driving and walking. Rockstar has also officially released three new screenshots.

Pre-order stock of the physical edition of GTA 6 appears to be running low. Several retailers are listing the boxed version as unavailable, with the game's November 12 release about a month away.

Amazon and Target Show Shortages

The most notable case is Amazon in the US. As of Sunday, October 11, both the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions could not be pre-ordered. The listings say the item is currently unavailable, with no indication of when or whether it will return.

Target is showing similar signs. Pre-orders at many stores in heavily populated US areas have reportedly sold out. Some locations still list copies as "Ready on Nov 12," but availability varies by store. Los Angeles and New York City have little to no stock, with pickup listings reading "Preorders sold out."

It's possible some of these are listing errors rather than genuine stock depletion. Still, the pattern fits what Rockstar said in June, when the studio confirmed it had produced only limited quantities of this edition. Rockstar's own store also lists the boxed version as available "while supplies last."

Not a Traditional Disc

This edition isn't a conventional disc release. It is a boxed copy that contains a download code, which gives it the same digital delivery as a standard purchase but with a physical case on the shelf.

Whether more stock arrives for Amazon or other retailers is unclear. Other retailers may start listing the game as out of stock in the coming weeks as the launch approaches.

Why Fans Want the Boxed Version

There are practical reasons buyers prefer it:

• Lower price: Retailers often discount physical editions below the standard digital price. Amazon UK, for example, lists the game at £65, roughly £5 less than most other sellers.

• Collectability: Many fans want a physical copy on the shelf next to earlier GTA releases, and it doesn't cost extra.

• Payment timing: Many retailers, Amazon included, don't charge until the order ships. The PlayStation Network takes payment at the time of pre-order, so digital buyers have been out $70 since June with nothing to play yet.

More GTA 6 News

Elsewhere, a reported 25-minute gameplay leak has surfaced, including a first look at first-person driving and walking. Rockstar has also released new official screenshots.

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album now has two more songs out in the world. Rockstar Games and Atlantic Records have released "Don't Chart" by Cardi B and "Suzuki" by Fuerza Regida, bringing the number of public singles from the 34-track project to eight.

A Hoodie Hint, Then the Drop

The reveal followed a small tease. On October 8, Cardi B shared a photo on social media showing Lucia's "Baddie" hoodie, a piece of clothing from the game's Extended Look. Fans connected the dots quickly, and the songs went live later that day.

Billboard reports that Cardi announced the track to her followers on Instagram with a short "run it up" instruction. "Don't Chart" is a confident, boastful cut, with Cardi pointing to her own chart history, which includes 66 Hot 100 entries and five No. 1s. It runs 2:44 and is her second solo release of 2026, after "AH HA" in July.

Fuerza Regida's "Suzuki" arrived alongside it. The group is one of the biggest names in regional Mexican music and a winner of multiple Billboard and Latin Billboard Awards, so they add a different sound to the lineup.

Radio Stations Got Their Moment Too

The singles landed only hours after Rockstar shared snippets of several in-game radio stations and revealed who hosts them. Together, the two updates show how much of Vice City's identity is being built around its music.

What We Know About the Album

Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album was announced on September 17 and features 34 original tracks that Rockstar says capture the energy of Vice City and Leonida. It launches November 19, the same day as the game. Six singles came out at the announcement:

• Yung Lean, "That's It" (feat. Future & Metro Boomin)

• Travis Scott, "RHYNO" (produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo)

• CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. & Étienne de Crécy, "Sexy Magic"

• Morgan Wallen, "Last Thing You Need"

• Rauw Alejandro, "Macacoa 2000"

• Keith Richards, "Bright Lights, Big City"

With Cardi B and Fuerza Regida now added, the album covers rap, country, electronic, Latin and rock, and 26 tracks are still unannounced. It also isn't the game's full soundtrack. Expect the usual licensed songs on the in-game radio stations as well.

Pre-Orders and Formats

The album is available to pre-save on major streaming services and to pre-order on CD and vinyl. TechRadar reported that the limited-edition vinyl set sold out soon after the announcement, though other exclusive vinyl and CD editions remained available, with shipping expected around November 20.

New Screenshots Arrive Too

Rockstar also released new official GTA 6 screenshots this week, adding to a steady run of previews as launch approaches.

With roughly five weeks to go, the remaining tracklist is the next big question. If this pace holds, more names should surface before November 19.

Rockstar Games has launched its official Grand Theft Auto VI Collection, a new line of apparel and collectibles available now through the Rockstar Store. The drop was announced in a Rockstar Newswire post on Thursday, October 8.

It follows the Goodtime State – Vice City Collection reveal on September 24, which drew plenty of debate. Where that box came with a roughly $400 price tag, this collection is built around everyday wearables and small collectibles.

Tees

Rockstar is offering heavyweight cotton tees in black, blue and pink, with designs featuring either the VI logo or the classic Rockstar Games logo. There are also Goodtime State and Macca the Gator tees, the latter tying into the TV mascot that appeared in the Vice City Collection.

Hats

The Flexfit caps are stretch-fitted cotton, with palm trees nested inside the VI logo. The original Rockstar baseball cap also returns in GTA VI-inspired colors. Both are available to pre-order, and the colorways run blue, pink and black.

Collectibles and accessories

• A chrome metal keychain, laser-etched with the Rockstar Games logo on one side and the VI logo with palm trees on the other

• A Vice City and GTA 6 branded money clip

• A Zippo lighter carrying the Rockstar Games and Vice City logos

• Tote bags and sticker packs

More to come

Rockstar says this isn't the full collection and that more items will be added over time. That fits the leaks of the past few weeks, which pointed to roughly 55 unreleased products in Rockstar Store data, including parody tees, dad hats and sports items. Not all of those have appeared yet, so there's room for further drops.

The bigger picture

The launch is part of Rockstar's weekly Thursday cadence of GTA 6 announcements. It landed the same day as a first look at the game's radio stations, and a little under six weeks before Grand Theft Auto VI arrives on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19. Some fans online have already joked that this line looks better than the Collector's Edition contents.

Everything in the collection is available exclusively through the Rockstar Store. Stay with us for any new additions as they appear.

Rockstar Games has pulled back the curtain on the sound of Grand Theft Auto VI, and the lineup is stacked with real-world music names. A new music page on the official site confirms six in-game radio stations, each with celebrity hosts and a short sample of what players can expect to hear in Leonida.

Radio and podcasts, on foot or on wheels

Rockstar describes the lineup as the biggest and most varied collection of in-game radio and podcasts the series has offered, spanning everything from classic rock to talk radio.

The bigger gameplay news is that listening is no longer tied to the driver's seat. Rockstar confirmed that Jason and Lucia can use headphones and earbuds linked to their in-game smartphones, so radio and podcasts will play both in vehicles and while walking around. The game will also include on-demand podcasts that go beyond what's broadcast over the airwaves. Fans have asked for this kind of feature for years.

Meet the stations

Cocoteo FM covers modern Latin music, from bachata and merengue to dembow and reggaeton. The hosts are El Martillo, played by Bad Bunny, and La Gata, played by RaiNao. Rockstar's tagline for the station promises a party that never shuts off.

Back Country Radio is the home of renegade country. It's hosted by MW (Morgan Wallen) and Delta Dawne (Lana Del Rey), and it broadcasts across the Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn and beyond. The station also features a roving reporter and "swamp meteorologist" named Mud Dog Mike, who is Delta's not-so-secret lover and checks in from an airboat in the Grassrivers. He's voiced by Jeremy Dufrene, Del Rey's real-life husband.

AfroBank FM is run by Burna (Burna Boy) and Palmsy (Palms Trax). The pair play African music from 20th-century classics and lesser-known gems through to amapiano and 3-step.

The Chamber 106.6 is the metal station, hosted by DJ Kerry (Kerry King) and DJ Tom (Tom Araya). Expect classic metal from the '80s onward, with a nod to Leonida's deep metal roots.

Flash FM returns as the Vice City pop institution, now hosted by Robyn and Alex Consani.

Dirty South Classics is hosted by Trick and Trina and focuses on regional rap and hip-hop classics, repping Leonida and the South.

What the talent is saying

RaiNao said Cocoteo FM captures Latin culture, including its slang, traditions and pride. She said she was never an extreme gamer, but that GTA was a favorite, and that being part of it is "mind-blowing."

Why it matters

Radio has always been a defining part of Grand Theft Auto, and this reveal suggests Rockstar is expanding that idea rather than just repeating it. Between the genre spread, the big-name hosts and the new headphone and podcast options, the soundtrack looks set to be part of how players spend time in Leonida, not just background to the driving.

Rockstar Games has released a fresh batch of Grand Theft Auto VI screenshots, giving fans another look at Vice City as the game's release approaches.

The images arrived with a new page on Rockstar's website dedicated to the music and radio stations of GTA VI. Three of the screenshots are standard in-game captures, and all of them can be viewed in full 4K resolution.

Neon, puddles and crowds

The new shots focus on atmosphere. Neon signs reflect in puddles on the pavement, and busy streets are packed with cars and pedestrians. After months of gameplay footage, trailers and leaks, a polished still frame still lets fans study the scale and density of the city without a camera moving past it.

One screenshot also includes the game's two protagonists, Jason and Lucia, who can be spotted among the scenery. Rockstar hasn't pointed them out, so finding them is left to fans.

Bonus in-engine images

Alongside the three screenshots, Rockstar published three more images taken in-engine. These are background visuals made as promotional material for various in-game radio stations. They are heavily edited, so they don't represent the raw look of the game, but they do come from in-game assets.

More GTA 6 news this week

The release comes amid a busy stretch of GTA 6 news. A leak has reportedly revealed a Discord collaboration with Rockstar, and roughly 25 minutes of unreleased footage has surfaced, including what appears to be a first-person driving view. Neither has been officially confirmed by Rockstar.

GTA VI is scheduled to launch on November 19.

A new GTA+ month has started in GTA Online, and October's lineup comes with two free vehicles, fresh chameleon paints, Halloween clothing, steep discounts and boosted payouts on seasonal activities. Month 55 began on October 8th and runs until November 4th. Membership costs $7.99, £6.99 or €7.99 a month.

This month's exclusive GTA+ items

Free vehicles: Two vehicles are free to members this month.

• Pegassi Oppressor: Members can pick this up at no cost through The Vinewood Car Club, where it is marked FREE for GTA+ subscribers. It stays exclusive to members for a week, and it normally costs $2,750,000 at Warstock Cache & Carry. The Skulls livery can be applied to it.

• MTL Brickade 6×6: This one is free at The Freakshop in Mirror Park for members. It is also exclusive for a week, and the regular price is $1,450,000.

Free chameleon paints: The Red/Orange Flip Chameleon Paint and matching Wheel Paint are free for members. Take an eligible vehicle to any Auto Shop or Vehicle Workshop and choose from the Chameleon Color Group. The free options are flagged for GTA+ members only.

Free clothing: Four new items are free this month, covering the Halloween theme and the Ride or Die set:

• Mummy Outfit

• Skeleton Bodysuit

• Ride or Die Chore Jacket

• Ride or Die Jeans

Free weapon skins: Members also get the Trippy Baseball Bat and Trippy Knife skins.

Discounts

• Free: Acid Lab Supplies

• 60% off: MC Businesses and Upgrades

• 50% off: the Nagasaki Chimera, Shotaro, Stryder, BF400 and Shinobi. The Shotaro is even cheaper at The Vinewood Car Club in the Docks.

Halloween bonuses

• Halloween Survivals (Ludendorff Cemetery Survival, Cayo Perico Survival and Alien Survivals): 3x GTA$ and RP, rising to 6x from October 8th to 14th.

• Jack O' Lanterns: 2x GTA$ and RP, or 4x during the October 8th to 14th window.

• Ghosts Exposed: 4x GTA$ and RP.

The Vinewood Car Club lineup

The Vinewood Car Club is a members-only location where a rotating selection of vehicles can be test driven and bought at 20% off. This month's selection:

• Pegassi Oppressor

• Pegassi Oppressor Mk II

• Imponte Deluxo

• LCC Sanctus

• Albany Brigham

• HVY APC

• Bravado Buffalo STX

• Declasse Weaponized Tampa

• Vapid FMJ Mk V

• Principe Deveste Eight

Permanent GTA+ benefits

These perks carry over every month:

• Extra aircraft storage: Members get 5 additional aircraft slots, and the McKenzie Field Hangar isn't required. The hangar itself adds 15 more slots.

• Vinewood Club Garage: A 100-space garage in Pillbox Hill with in-garage customization through the Vinewood Club Workshop. You keep access to stored vehicles if you lapse, but you can't add new ones until you resubscribe.

• Vinewood Club App: Claim business earnings from your phone and manage staff remotely at the Hangar, Warehouses and Bail Office. Mansion owners with the Vehicle Workshop upgrade get the same mod options as the garage, including Hao's Special Works, Benny's Original Motor Works and Drift Tuning.

• Games library: The GTA Trilogy – Definitive Edition on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, plus GTA Online and GTA V Story Mode. Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire and Bully are also included, along with several mobile GTA titles.

• Lucky Wheel: Two spins every 24 hours.

• Taxi service: Free fast travel to points of interest, which normally costs $1,000. The cooldown is 5 minutes instead of 48.

• Gun Van: Always shown on your map, with bigger discounts and exclusive weapon skins.

• Free vehicle requests through the Interaction Menu.

• $500K monthly cash: GTA$500,000 every month.

• 15% Shark Card bonus: The Megalodon pack gives $11,500,000 instead of $9,200,000, and the Whale pack gives $4,887,500 instead of $4,025,000. The Great White pack gives $1,725,000 (up from $1,437,500), and the Bull Shark pack $690,000 (up from $575,000). The Tiger Shark pack gives $287,500 instead of $230,000.

• Free abilities: MC, CEO and VIP abilities.

Will you be signing up for GTA+ this month? Tell us in the comments.