After all of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Mega Dimension DLC news earlier this month, The Pokémon Company announced that another trailer drop would be heading our way on 19th November (that’s tomorrow, if you were wondering). Well, with the day almost upon us, we’ve got some more specific details about when we can expect things to get underway.

As brought to our attention by Serebii.net, tomorrow’s new trailer will debut on the official Pokémon Company YouTube channel at 2pm GMT / 9am ET / 6am PT / 3pm CET. Much like the last news drop, this announcement will only be a trailer, but we’re sure that there will be plenty of reveals in store.

You’ll find the precise time that the trailer will drop in your region below:

• North America: 6am PST / 7am MST / 8am CST / 9am EST

• UK/Ire: 2pm GMT

• Europe: 3pm CET / 4pm EET

• Asia/Oceania: 11pm JST / 10pm AWST / 1am (Thu) AEDT

• Your Local Time: 7am, Wed 19th Nov 2025 Mountain Standard Time

The Mega Dimension DLC will arrive on Switch and Switch 2 on 10th December, adding a new dimension-hopping story expansion, fresh Mega evolutions, a boosted level cap, and more.

The last trailer left us feeling slightly underwhelmed by the whole thing, so let’s hope that things are looking brighter tomorrow.

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EA Sports and Codemasters have been churning out yearly Formula One games for a while now, and it looks like it's time for a shake up.

The publisher has announced its plans for the next couple of years of the franchise, and in a nutshell, it's skipping a new, standalone game in 2026, instead opting to overhaul the series for a big return in 2027.

The 2026 season won't go completely unrepresented, however, as a paid expansion for F1 25 will be released in lieu of a full new game.

"Today, EA SPORTS confirms future plans for F1 25, with the game set to represent both the 2025 and 2026 FIA Formula One World Championships," reads the update on the official website. "This news drops alongside an announcement for the future of EA SPORTS F1 as 2027 will see the series return and mark the start of a new and more expansive F1 experience."

The expansion will bring the 2026 season's "new cars, sporting regulations, teams, and drivers" to F1 25. It's not known at this point how much the expansion pack will cost.

"The decision to offer a premium content update for F1 25 is part of a strategic reset for the F1 Franchise," reads the update. "In 2027, a new game will be released that looks, feels, and plays differently, delivering more gameplay choices."

The 2027 game "reimagines the F1 experience [...] to deliver even more for players at every level around the world," says Lee Mather, senior creative director at Codemasters.

Though there have been changes over the years, the F1 games under Codemasters have been broadly the same for a long time, perhaps leading to this decision to spend an extra year revamping the experience.

It's an interesting update, and while some fans might be disappointed by the lack of new game next year, hopefully the 2027 title will make up for it.

What do you think of this? Tell us in the comments section below.

EA has confirmed a free trial for Battlefield 6 will go live for one week on 25th November 2025, allowing anyone access to five multiplayer modes and three maps until 2nd December.

While the Battle Royale mode Redsec is free-to-play, the main game is a full-priced title. Through the free trial, you could get a taste for the action before committing to a purchase if you like what you play.

In addition to the free trial, today marks the second content update for Season 1. There's another new map called Eastwood, a time-limited mode in Sabotage, and an assortment of new weapons, vehicles, and features to try. Then, over in Redsec, you have a fresh Gauntlet mission named Rodeo to test.

If you grab the free trial during the week of access, you'll be able to experience a portion of a game we called "the best Battlefield in over a decade". We awarded Battlefield 6 an 8/10 and said: "Battlefield 6 is a phenomenal multiplayer experience that immerses and impresses with its chaotic mix of tight gunplay, best-in-class audio design, and the cinematic flair that made us love the series in the first place."

Subscribers to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium have less than a month left to revisit Liberty City, as Grand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition is set to leave the service on December 16.

This marks the end of the title’s current six-month stint on the platform, following a pattern of rotation common for Rockstar Games titles on subscription services.

A Familiar Departure

This isn't the first time the classic open-world title has cycled out of Sony's game catalog. The game, which has been available to Extra and Premium subscribers since June, has appeared on the PlayStation Store’s "Last chance to play" section.

The departure aligns with previous trends for the Definitive Edition trilogy. Both GTA: Vice City and GTA: San Andreas have seen similar six-month windows on the service before being removed. For instance, San Andreas exited the catalog roughly one year ago.

What Else is Leaving?

GTA III isn't the only notable game making an exit just before the holidays. It joins a list of eight other titles scheduled to leave the service on December 16, including:

• Battlefield 2042

• Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge – Enhanced Edition

• Sonic Frontiers

Alternative Ways to Play

For players wishing to continue their criminal career in Liberty City after December 16, the game remains available for purchase. Additionally, for those subscribed to Rockstar’s own subscription service, GTA+, Grand Theft Auto III remains accessible on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile devices.

Incoming Rockstar Titles

While one door closes, another opens. As GTA III prepares to leave, other Rockstar heavy hitters are stepping in or have recently arrived. Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online joined the PlayStation Plus catalog just this week, on November 18. Furthermore, the original Red Dead Redemption—featuring the new PC/current-gen updates—is scheduled to join the service on December 2.

Players looking to complete their run of GTA III are encouraged to do so before the mid-December deadline.

Switch development continues to grow, and thanks to a now properly cemented community, the emulation scene for the Switch can thrive above and beyond where both Yuzu and Ryujinx left off. The current main three Switch emulators as of right now are Citron, Eden and Ryubing, with the first two being based off Yuzu, and the later being based on Ryujinx.

Over the course of several months, a lot of emulation drama has been going on behind the scenes, be it with Switch emulators popping up only to be left in the dust after some initial commits, or some ordeals involving developers disagreeing and leaving projects.

All in all, and despite the hurdles that Switch emulation went through after Nintendo's take down of both Yuzu and Ryujinx, the emulation scene for Nintendo's hybrid console is now on a steady pace once again, and the latest update to one of the main Switch emulators, Citron, is a clear indication that an emulation community can thrive and work together to bring forth the best overall experience to the user that wishes to play their Switch library on their PC or even other powerful handhelds.

With the latest v0.10.0 update, Citron introduces several important bugfixes to its codebase, like implementing Skyline's dependent mod support, and adding compatibility with one of the most famous Switch mods to date, with it being Mario Kart 8 DX's CTGP-DX, now working on Citron thanks to contributions by none other than Eden developers JPikachu and Maufeat, which worked on a proper fix and compatibility for CTGP-DX based on TSRBerry's original code from the Ryujinx's development team.

A Note on Attribution

We continue our commitment to transparent development and proper attribution. This release includes contributions adapted from the Eden emulator project, properly credited above. We believe the entire emulation ecosystem thrives when teams collaborate and acknowledge each other's work.

Additionally, the Citron update also includes the following community notes, with a special mention to the cross-collaboration from all main Switch emulator developers:

Community Notes

This release demonstrates continued cross-emulator collaboration. We're proud to acknowledge JPikachu's work from Eden that enabled CTGP-DX compatibility based on TSRBerry's work from Ryujinx.

Citron remains committed to:

• Proper attribution for all contributions, regardless of source

• Community collaboration over territorial behavior

• Professional development practices

• Stability and accuracy as our core values

We're the emulator that does things the right way, every time.

While Citron just got updated to v0.10.0, Eden's is also about to release its 0.0.4 version, with the latest available version to download of the Eden emulator being its Release Candidate 2, which, if no more important issues arise, it will be moved as the official 0.0.4 release of the emulator after several week of development since its 0.0.3 release last month.

Given all the work being put in all the current Switch emulators, we can only hope that this comradery continues, all with due credit and respect between the development teams, and that further work can be shared between emulators for the betterment of the end-user.

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A North American arcade operator has reported over $25,000 worth of items stolen recently, sparking a heartfelt campaign to recover the missing items.

Charlie Mosley, owner of the Seattle-based Gamecenter arcade, found that his truck was missing one morning last week. Contained within were two arcade machines and a selection of other components, the total worth of which is estimated to be between $25,000 and $40,000.

"On Wednesday, our 26' box truck with tens of thousands of dollars in PCBs, arcade cabs, tools, and more was stolen from us," says the arcade's owner on social media. "With the help of social media, the truck was spotted and retrieved, though almost the entire truck was emptied, which devastated us."

Action Button video producer Christa Lee, who works as fleet manager at the arcade's events division, 100 Yen Life, has posted a plea online for people in the area to be wary of anyone selling arcade components and other related items.

She has highlighted that the stolen items include artwork and PCBs, and that if anyone in the Seattle area sees someone "offloading a ton of CPS2/NAOMI/Neo Geo PCBs, stuff of that nature," they should get in touch.

As noted in the news report above, the items are so obscure that it's unlikely they can be sold via traditional means; only collectors will be aware of their real value.

Publisher Capcom appears to confirm that Resident Evil Requiem won't be receiving a pre-launch demo.

For many of the previous games in the series, Capcom has released some form of playable demo ahead of release, allowing fans to take the latest survival horror title for a spin.

Even going as far back as Resident Evil 6, the company has kept up a streak of demos for the franchise, but it seems Requiem might be breaking the combo.

Speaking during an interview with Stevivor, producer Masato Kumazawa is asked whether one is coming for the next title.

"So, in terms of a demo play, we actually have no plan for one [for the general public] at the stage," he says. "None at all. We just want to focus on finishing off the game. Our development team is just doing its best to make sure that it’s creating the best quality game; to make sure that it’s a fine product."

It would be a shame to see no public demo for Requiem, again because Capcom has previously been so consistent with them in the past.

Requiem is scheduled for release on 27th February 2026, so it's only a few months away, which isn't all that long to wait in the grand scheme of things.

Still, we imagine fans were expecting, or at least hoping, for a playable demo of some kind before launch to get a taste of the upcoming game.

We suppose plans can change, and a demo may appear, but we wouldn't hold our breath.

Were you looking forward to a Resident Evil Requiem demo? Tell us in the comments section below.

Square Enix's excellent release Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has received a new game update this week, bumping it up to Version 1.4.0.

This update includes "various improvements" which should enhance the overall experience. There are some fixes (including addressing an issue that prevented the Akademy report "Master of All Trades" from being completed), character name fixes, adjustments, and much more.

Below are the official patch notes via the game's Steam page:

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Version 1.4.0)

Update Announcement (version 1.4.0) An update featuring various improvements is now available.

The game will be updated to version 1.4.0.

General

• The version number will now be displayed in the bottom right of the version selection screen and the enhanced version title screen.

Enhanced

• An issue affecting the Japanese voice and text for the ability Northswain's Strike has been resolved.

• An issue that prevented the Akademy report "Master of All Trades" from being completed under circumstances has been resolved.

• In the event that the issue described above has prevented the completion of "Master of All Trades," the check to confirm whether the conditions have been fulfilled will be performed again after loading the saved data and accessing the in-game main menu.

• Minor text issues have been resolved in all languages.

• Certain sound effects have been adjusted.

• Overall stability has been improved. Other minor issues have been resolved.

• An issue wherein the character name ""Helvynya"" was incorrectly displayed as ""Holy"" has now been resolved.

• In the event that a unit recruited under the name ""Holy"" exists in your save data, one of the following will occur:

  • If you have changed the unit's name, the newly assigned name will remain unchanged.

  • If you have not changed the unit's name, it will now be displayed as ""Helvynya"" instead.

    • *Unit names can be changed at the warriors' guild.

This follows the release of Version 1.3.0, which was released across multiple platforms at the end of last month.

If you haven't already checked out The Ivalice Chronicles, you can read our Switch 2 review here on Nintendo Life. Here's brief summary:

"Yes, Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles cuts content from the War of the Lions version, and it's a shame. However, put this one issue aside, if you can, and you've got a fantastic — and fantastically thoughtful — revamp otherwise. Meaningful QoL changes meld with delicate gameplay nips and tucks, CPU enemy tune-ups, and a smoother-flowing experience overall to deliver a game that's pretty much impossible to knock."

Have you tried out this game on the Switch or Switch 2 yet? How are you finding it so far? Tell us in the comments.

While Rockstar Games has yet to officially confirm a PC release for Grand Theft Auto VI, recent comments from Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two Interactive, have reignited hope for players on the platform. In a recent interview, Zelnick suggested that the wider video game industry is trending away from closed console ecosystems and toward the open nature of the PC.

The Industry is "Moving Towards PC"

Speaking to CNBC’s Squawk Box on Monday, Zelnick discussed the state of the gaming market following news of GTA 6’s delay. When asked about the future of hardware, Zelnick offered a bullish take on the PC market.

“I believe the video game industry is moving towards PC and business is moving towards open rather than closed,” Zelnick stated during the broadcast.

He noted that while the traditional definition of a "console"—a device for playing rich, long-form games on a big screen—is not going away, the hardware itself is evolving. To remain competitive and innovative, consoles are increasingly adopting PC-like architecture and features. He also highlighted that mobile gaming is currently outpacing console gaming in terms of growth, further diversifying where consumers spend their time.

What This Means for GTA 6

Historically, Rockstar Games has prioritized console releases, with PC ports often arriving months or even years later. Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 both launched on PlayStation and Xbox long before making their way to PC. However, Zelnick’s comments align with a strategy he has mentioned previously: meeting the consumer where they are.

“Rockstar has an approach to platforms which we’ve seen before, and they’ll make more announcements in due time,” Zelnick had said in a prior statement. “I do believe that the right strategy for our business is to be where the consumer is, and historically what this company has done is address consumers anywhere they are, on any platform that makes sense over time.”

While a PC version of GTA 6 remains unannounced, the CEO’s recognition of the platform's growing dominance suggests it is a question of when, not if.

A History of Optimization

For PC gamers, the wait is often justified by the quality of the final product. While the PC port of Grand Theft Auto IV was infamously plagued with technical issues, Rockstar has since redeemed its reputation with high-quality, optimized releases for GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2. The company has continued to support these titles on PC with modern features, such as the addition of ray tracing to GTA V, signaling a commitment to the platform's capabilities.

Release Timeline Remains Uncertain

Speculation regarding the release window continues to swirl. Earlier predictions, such as those from Corsair’s CEO suggesting an early 2026 PC launch, appear to have been rendered obsolete by recent delays to the base game.

For now, PC players must wait for an official word from Rockstar. But with the head of Take-Two openly championing an "open" and PC-forward future, the outlook for a GTA 6 PC port is brighter than ever.

Following the recent leaked set footage from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie, Nintendo has unveiled the first official look at Link and Zelda via the X platform.

The movie has begun principal photography in New Zealand and is scheduled for a 7th May 2027 release date. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, known for The Haunting of Bly Manor (2020) is set to play Link, while Bo Bragason (The Radleys, 2024) has been cast as Princess Zelda.

Recent leaked footage which we won't share here showed a glimpse of Bo Bragason (Zelda) in a forest location talking to another character which fans have speculated may be Impa alongside several horses and knights. Zelda is wearing a royal blue outfit reminiscent of her outfit in Breath of the Wild while Link can be seen wearing his traditional green tunic.

Miyamoto took to X/Twitter to share the official first look, saying:

Miyamoto via X said:

This is Miyamoto. We have commenced principal photography on the live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda amidst magnificent natural landscapes, alongside Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Filming is progressing smoothly, so we would be grateful if you could kindly bear with us. The theatrical release is scheduled for 7th May 2027. Please wait a little longer.

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Following the rumours, Xbox has officially announced its Partner Preview showcase.

The presentation will take place on Thursday 20th November at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm GMT.

As expected, Xbox Partner Preview will focus on third-party games, meaning this will definitely be worth tuning into regardless of your preferred platform.

In the Xbox Wire post, three games are highlighted as part of the show — 007 First Light, Tides of Annihilation, and Reanimal will all be present.

The post also teases some "brand new reveals", and that Jennifer English, best known as Baldur's Gate 3's Shadowheart and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, will narrate the show.

What are you hoping to see during the Xbox Partner Preview? Tell us in the comments section below.

Original Story: It feels a little odd to be talking about a potential Xbox Partner Showcase here on Push Square, but with the company releasing pretty much all its games on PS5 nowadays, it only seems right.

Anyway, yes, it sounds as though Microsoft is planning an Xbox presentation in the very near future.

That's according to known leaker NateTheHate who, responding to a user on X, says a Partner Showcase is being announced "very soon".

NateTheHate doesn't have a perfect track record, but has made accurate predictions and leaked legit information in the past, so there's some precedent here.

On top of that, an Xbox Partner Showcase for November was previously reported on at Windows Central, so this hasn't come from totally nowhere.

It'll likely be worth PlayStation users paying attention, as these presentations typically focus on games from third-party, multiplatform publishers. Saying that, though, any first-party games that Xbox does mention are likely bound for PS5 as well.

We'll keep our eyes peeled for the official announcement.

Yesterday's morning came alongside a couple of interesting reveals, with one huge reveal being the "Super Mario Galaxy Movie" trailer, and another huge reveal that came as a surprise to many, was a brand new video announcement from Valve unveiling a handful of new hardware that they have planned for release in early 2026.

This new announcement came with 3 new hardware reveals by Valve, with the Steam Controller, the Steam Frame and the Steam Machine joining Valve's lineup in the hardware space.

To start off, the new Steam Controller is based on what the Steam Deck's controller scheme is, featuring the following:

• Usual 4 face buttons (A,B,Y,X)

• Two analog L2/R2 triggers alongside the digital L1/R1 triggers

• Two analog sticks with L3/R3 buttons with next generation magnetic thumbsticks and capacitive touch sensors

• 4 additional buttons similar to those from the Steam Deck, with two functioning as Start/Select, and the other two being the Steam button, and the 3-dot Quick Access button for opening the SteamOS menu.

• Four grip buttons, similar to the L4/R4/L5/R5 from the Steam Deck.

• Two trackpads below the sticks similar to those found on the Steam Deck.

• Motion controls

• High definition rumble

• Grip-enabled gyro

• Rechargeable lithium ion battery with up to 35 hours of playtime

• Each Steam Controller will include a "Pluck", which is a wireless magnetic charger for the controller.

Second, we have the new next generation VR headset by Valve, the Steam Frame, which features the following:

• Stream VR and non-VR games

• Wireless 6Ghz adapter for plug-and-play streaming of games into the headset

• Foveated streaming, which focuses details on parts where the eyes are focusing

• Camera-based tracking

• Special Steam Frame controllers, which can be split up and include almost every feature from the Steam Controller, like the magnetic thumbsticks, motion sensors, and works with the user's normal Steam library

• High-fidelity audio with dual stereo speakers

• 2160x2160 optic lenses, one-per eye

• Steam Frame is basically a PC, with it also running SteamOS, so users can play without a host PC

• Expandable storage with microSD.

Lastly, and without a doubt the most attractive part of the presentation, was the reveal of the brand new Steam Machine, which will serve as a main gaming PC running Steam OS with much higher specs than the Steam Deck, with Valve claiming it's about 6 times more powerful than the Steam Deck. The Steam Machine features the following specifications:

• Runs SteamOS 3 with KDE Plasma, games marked as verified for Steam Deck will be automatically verified for Steam Machine as well. However, the Steam Machine will include an exclusive verification system to let players know if a game is fully compatible with the Machine or not.

• Up to 4k 60 fps gaming with FSR.

• Customizable LED strip

• Small-form factor, with the whole hardware fitting into a 6inch cube, that some labeling it the "GabeCube", with 2.6kg in weight.

• Several peripherals:

  • 1 Gigabit ethernet port

  • DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI 2.0

  • Two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports in the front

  • Two USB-A 2.0 High speed ports in the back

  • One USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port in the back

  • One high-speed microSD card slot.

• 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E, plus Bluetooth 5.3 with a dedicated antenna.

• Available in two storage options, 512GB and 2TB, both being NVMe SSDs.

• Steam Machine's power supply is built right into the console.

• Full hardware specifications are as follows:

  • CPU: Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 6C / 12T, up to 4.8 GHz, 30W TDP

  • GPU: Semi-Custom AMD RDNA3 28CUs, 2.45GHz max sustained clock, 110W TDP

  • 16GB DDR5 RAM + 8GB GDDR6 VRAM

Without a doubt the most interesting part is Valve's entry into a main gaming console, or PC as some would like to see it, and most importantly, the operating system featured in the device will also be SteamOS, the same as the Steam Deck, giving users complete freedom over the device to install programs, emulators, or even bring their own PC/ROM/ISO library and play at their hearts content.

What new hardware from Valve are you most interested in? Let us know in the comments below!

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Rockstar Games is giving GTA Online players a chance to boost their in-game bank accounts with a new promotion, signaling that players will need all the cash they can get for the highly anticipated "Mansions" update set to release next month.

The new "Special Offer" is a 40% bonus on select high-value Shark Cards. This promotion is clearly aimed at helping players prepare for the new luxury properties, which are "expected to be extremely expensive."

The 40% bonus applies to the following Shark Cards, with the bonus GTA$ applied at no extra cost:

• Great White Shark Card: Get $2,100,000 instead of $1,500,000 (a $600,000 bonus)

• Whale Shark Card: Get $5,950,000 instead of $4,250,000 (a $1,700,000 bonus)

• Megalodon Shark Card: Get $14,000,000 instead of $10,000,000 (a $4,000,000 bonus)

How to Claim the 40% Bonus

To be eligible for the offer, players must first claim it.

1. Players must go to the official GTA Online page on the Rockstar Games website.

2. Find the section for the "Special Offer" and click the "CLAIM NOW" button.

3. This must be done by 11:59 p.m. ET on December 7, 2025.

After claiming the offer, the 40% bonus will be applied to the first qualifying Shark Card purchased on that account. The purchase can be made any time before 11:59 p.m. ET on January 7, 2026.

Other Ways to Save for Your Mansion

This Shark Card bonus isn't the only promotion Rockstar is running. The company is also offering several in-game methods to prepare for the new update:

• $3M Mansion Discount: Players can complete a new series of "New Listing Missions" from the contact "Raf" to earn a $1,000,000 cash bonus and a $2,000,000 discount on a future mansion purchase.

• Free Executive Office: As part of the current weekly update, all players can claim the Lombank West Executive Office completely free of charge.

These promotions suggest that the upcoming Mansions update, expected to launch in December, will introduce some of the most expensive properties the game has ever seen.

Even as gamers anticipate the newly announced re-release of the original Red Dead Redemption, reliable industry insiders are doubling down on claims that a next-gen version of Red Dead Redemption 2 is still on its way.

The speculation was renewed following Rockstar Games' surprise announcement of an upgraded Red Dead Redemption port for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, the rumored "Switch 2," and even mobile platforms. This led some fans to believe that previous rumors about an RDR2 update might have been mistaken.

However, two credible sources who previously reported on the project have reiterated their claims.

Gaming insider NateTheHate directly addressed the matter on Twitter. When a fan suggested he had confused the two games, he stated definitively, "This doesn't negate RDR2 happening."

Another insider, Reece “KIWITALKZ” Reilly, who had previously claimed to have spoken with multiple developers at Rockstar working on the RDR2 next-gen version, echoed this sentiment. While admitting he has no specific release date, Reilly asserted that the RDR1 re-release "does not mean there is not one coming for the sequel" and that it "will come at some point."

This move could be part of a larger strategy by Rockstar. Red Dead Redemption 2 has been a massive critical and commercial success, selling over 79 million copies worldwide. In contrast, the original RDR1 has sold 28 million copies. This significant gap suggests that a large portion of RDR2's audience may have never played the first game.

By re-releasing the original Red Dead Redemption on modern platforms, Rockstar can introduce the beginning of John Marston's story to a massive new audience. This could, in turn, build even greater anticipation for a visually and technically enhanced version of its prequel, RDR2, on the same consoles.

With the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 pushed back, Rockstar may have a clear window to launch a next-gen Red Dead Redemption 2, giving fans a major AAA release while they wait for the next installment in their flagship series. For now, fans remain hopeful that Arthur Morgan's story will soon get the full current-gen treatment it deserves.

The latest GTA Online weekly update is live, and it’s setting the stage for one of the most anticipated additions in the game's history: Mansions.

Running from November 13th through November 19th, this event week introduces the first in-game teasers for next month's major DLC update, along with a host of bonuses for executives and VIPs.

Mansions Are Finally Coming

Rockstar Games has officially begun teasing the next major DLC, which will focus on high-end luxury properties. Construction crews have appeared in the West and East Vinewood Hills, building what will soon be purchasable mansions sold by Prix Luxury Real Estate.

To prepare for the hefty price tags, Rockstar has added "New Listing Missions." Completing these missions by December 7th will earn you massive rewards to help you buy your dream home next month:

• GTA$2,000,000 off all Prix Luxury Real Estate listings.

• GTA$1,000,000 cash bonus.

• Rockstar Games Varsity Crew Neck Sweater.

Free Properties & VIP Rewards

To get players ready for the high life, the Lombank West Executive Office is completely free to claim this week.

Additionally, anyone who logs in before December 7th will receive a "VIP Program" care package within 72 hours, including:

• Übermacht Revolter (with Sessanta Nove Monogram livery).

• Santo Capra Apparel (Cap, Tee, Coin Pool Sliders, and Mini Dress).

Bonuses & Payouts

It’s a great week to be a CEO or VIP.

• 3x GTA$ & RP on VIP Work and Challenges.

• 3x GTA$ on Associate and Bodyguard Salaries.

• 2x GTA$ & RP on New Listings Missions (4x for GTA+ Members).

• 2x GTA$ & RP on Vehicle Cargo Sell Missions (Import/Export).

• 2x GTA$ & RP on Special Vehicle Work and Community Combat Series.

Discounts

• 50% Off: Executive Offices (plus Upgrades & Garages), Benefactor Schafter LWB/V12 (Standard & Armored), Enus Cognoscenti 55 (Standard & Armored), Gallivanter Baller LE (Armored), and Imponte Nightshade.

• 30% Off: Buckingham Vestra, Declasse Tampa, Dinka Marquis, Karin Hotring Everon, Lampadati Corsita, Maxwell Asbo, Pegassi Monroe, and Pfister Growler.

Featured Vehicles

• Podium Vehicle: Declasse Tahoma Coupe.

• Prize Ride: Annis RE-7B (Place Top 2 in LS Car Meet Series).

• Premium Test Ride (Current Gen): Benefactor Stirling GT.

• Simeon’s Showroom: BF Bifta, Coil Brawler, Dinka Jester, Pegassi Esskey, Vapid Riata.

• Luxury Autos: Übermacht Revolter & Sentinel GTS.

Salvage Yard Robberies

• The Duggan Robbery: Vysser Neo

• The Cargo Ship Robbery: Hijak Ruston

• The Podium Robbery: Karin Previon

Weekly Challenge

Complete three VIP Work Missions to earn the LS Smoking Jacket and a bonus GTA$100,000.

Twelve years after its initial launch, Rockstar Games is offering a free trial for Grand Theft Auto Online on current-gen consoles.

For a limited time, players on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S can jump into GTA Online without needing an active PlayStation Plus or Xbox Game Pass subscription. The free trial period was officially confirmed by Rockstar and is set to run from November 11th through November 17th.

The move was first spotted by community members who noticed the subscription requirement to play online had been disabled. A message from Rockstar Games Support, later corroborated by an official announcement, clarified the situation, stating, "At the moment, if you play on console, you will have access to GTA Online as a free trial... You will also have free access to the game on Story mode."

This trial period conveniently resolves a recent point of frustration for players. Last week, Rockstar added GTA Online to its GTA+ subscription service, allowing members to access the game without purchasing it. However, players quickly pointed out that a separate PS Plus or Game Pass subscription was still required to actually play, adding an extra paywall. For this week, GTA+ members can access the game without any other subscription needed.

The timing of the free trial is strategic, coming just a few weeks before the next major GTA Online update, which is rumored to feature mansions. This trial serves as a way to attract new and returning players ahead of the new content drop, potentially boosting game sales and engagement following the recent GTA 6 delay and a reported decrease in GTA Online revenue.

Just days after Rockstar Games announced the disappointing delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 into late 2026, there's a silver lining for PlayStation fans. According to a new, reliable report, Grand Theft Auto V and GTA Online are set to make their return to the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog this month.

This news comes from the well-known and highly accurate leaker "billbil-kun" of Dealabs, who has a near-perfect track record for revealing PS Plus lineups ahead of their official announcement.

Here’s what you need to know:

When is GTA V Coming to PS Plus?

• Availability Date: Grand Theft Auto V is reportedly scheduled to join the service on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

• Official Announcement: Sony is expected to officially confirm this as part of its full Game Catalog reveal on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Which PS Plus Tiers Get GTA V?

This will NOT be part of the "Essential" monthly games. You will need a subscription to either PlayStation Plus Extra or PlayStation Plus Premium to download and play the game.

This will include the full Grand Theft Auto V story mode and access to Grand Theft Auto Online, available for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions of the game.

A Consolation for the GTA 6 Delay?

The timing of this move is impossible to ignore. It comes less than a week after Rockstar confirmed GTA 6 was being pushed back to November 19, 2026.

This isn't the first time GTA V has been on the service—it was previously available in December 2023 and again in November 2024—but its return now feels like a calculated move. With a full year to wait for the next installment, adding the 220-million-selling blockbuster back to the service is the perfect way for Sony and Rockstar to keep players engaged in the GTA universe.

If previous appearances are any indication, GTA V will likely remain in the PS Plus Game Catalog for around six months before being rotated out again. For anyone who hasn't yet upgraded to the PS5 version, or for new players who want to see what all the fuss is about, this is the perfect time to jump into Los Santos.

Rockstar Games announced today, November 6, that Grand Theft Auto 6 has been delayed again. The game will now launch on November 19, 2026.

This is a significant push from its previous release date of May 26, 2026, adding another six-month wait for the most anticipated game in history.

The news was confirmed by Rockstar in an official statement on their Newswire and social media, and by their parent company, Take-Two Interactive, during its Q2 earnings call.

Rockstar's Official Statement

In a post to the community, Rockstar Games explained the delay was purely for quality control.

"Hi everyone," the statement begins, "Grand Theft Auto VI will now release on Thursday, November 19, 2026."

"We are sorry for adding additional time to what we realize has been a long wait, but these extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and deserve. We want to thank you again for your patience and support. While the wait is a little longer, we are incredibly excited for players to experience the sprawling state of Leonida and a return to modern day Vice City."

A Timeline of Delays

This is now the second major delay for GTA 6. The original release window, announced in the first trailer, was a vague "Fall 2025."

1. Original Window: Fall 2025

2. First Delay: May 26, 2026

3. Second Delay (Current): November 19, 2026

The news had an immediate and predictable effect on the market, with Take-Two Interactive's stock price (TTWO) dropping sharply in after-hours trading.

What Does This Mean?

While another six-month delay is a tough pill to swallow for fans, the message from Rockstar is clear: they will not rush this game. The mantra of "seeking perfection" was echoed by Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick, who, despite the delay, noted that the new date is still within the same fiscal year.

This also marks the third major Rockstar title in a row to be delayed from its initial window, following a similar pattern with both Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2. Both of those games went on to be two of the most successful and critically acclaimed titles of all time.

For now, the wait continues. GTA 6 is still coming, but we'll have to hold on until the holiday season of 2026.

The next GTA+ event month is here, and it's a big one for aspiring high-rollers. Running from today, November 6, all the way to December 8, "Month 44" is giving members a massive boost for the Diamond Casino Heist, a free armored luxury car, and two new vehicles to try out before anyone else.

Here’s a full breakdown of everything you get for your membership this month.

This Month's Main Event: Free Car & Heist Bonuses

• Free Vehicle: Enus Paragon S This month's free ride is the Enus Paragon S. This fast, armored, and weaponized luxury coupe is a fantastic all-rounder. Members can head to The Vinewood Car Club to claim it for free.

• 100% Chance of Diamonds in the Casino Heist! This is the big money-maker. For all of November, GTA+ members are guaranteed to find Diamonds in the vault on every Diamond Casino Heist they set up. This is the most valuable loot in the heist, making this the perfect month to drain the vault dry.

• Free Clothing & Chameleon Paints To match the new rewards, members will receive the Camo Jack Sheepe Cap, Camo Jack Sheepe Hoodie, and Camo Jack Sheepe Pants for free. You can also apply the new Magenta/Green Flip Chameleon Body and Wheel paints to your vehicles at no cost.

Exclusive Vinewood Car Club Access

The Vinewood Car Club continues to be a major perk, and this month members get early access to two brand-new, unreleased vehicles:

• Early Access: Declasse Tampa GT

• Early Access: Annis Minimus

Both of these new cars are available for members to test drive and purchase with an exclusive 20% discount before they are released to the general public.

This month's full Vinewood Car Club rotation (all with a 20% discount) includes:

• Imponte Deluxo

• Pegassi Weaponized Ignus

• Grotti Furia

• Overflod Zeno

• Benefactor SM722

• Grotti Stinger TT

• Dewbauchee Vagner

• Grotti Bestia GTS

• Shitzu Hakuchou Drag

Huge 50% Discounts

This month's discounts are focused on getting your heist operation started:

• 50% OFF: All Arcade Properties, Upgrades, and Modifications

• 50% OFF: Buckingham Luxor Deluxe

• 50% OFF: Buckingham Swift Deluxe

All Permanent & Recurring GTA+ Benefits

Of course, your subscription also includes the full suite of permanent perks:

• Monthly GTA$500,000 (deposited directly to your Maze Bank account)

• 15% Extra GTA$ on all Shark Card purchases

• Free CEO, VIP, and MC Abilities

• Free Vehicle Requests

• Gun Van Perks: The Gun Van is always on your map and offers bigger discounts.

• Taxi Services: Fast travel is free, with the cooldown reduced to just 5 minutes.

• Double Lucky Wheel Spins: Spin the podium wheel twice every 24 hours.

• The Vinewood Club Garage: Access to the 100-vehicle garage, which now includes its own custom workshop.

• Vinewood Club App: Claim your daily business earnings directly from your in-game phone.

• Aircraft Storage: 5 extra aircraft storage slots.

Free Games from the GTA+ Library

Finally, members get access to a rotating library of classic Rockstar games. This month's lineup includes:

• On Console: Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, Red Dead Redemption, L.A. Noire, and Bully.

• On Mobile: GTA: Liberty City Stories, Chinatown Wars, Bully, and the recently added GTA: Vice City – Definitive Edition.

If your Kosatka sub has been collecting dust, it's time to fire up the engine. Pavel is calling, and the news is good: GTA Online's most profitable event week is here, running from today, November 6, until November 12.

The Halloween content has vanished, and in its place is a pure, profit-focused week centered on our favorite island heist.

💎 The Cayo Perico Main Event

This is the big one. For this week only, your first Cayo Perico Heist is guaranteed to have the Panther Statue as its primary target. This is the most valuable loot in the heist, so don't miss out.

As if that wasn't enough, completing the Cayo Perico Heist once will also knock out the Weekly Challenge, rewarding you with a cool GTA$100,000 bonus and the rare Strickler Hat.

💰 Double GTA$ & RP Bonuses

While you're waiting for your Cayo cooldown, you can still earn big on the island:

• 2x GTA$ & RP on Cayo Perico Motor Wars: This fan-favorite Adversary Mode is back, pitting four teams against each other in a shrinking warzone on the island.

• 2x GTA$ & RP on Buried Stashes: Grab a metal detector and hunt for those hidden treasures in the sand for double payouts.

A new Community Race Series is also live, featuring KART-based races, and paying out double rewards.

💸 This Week's Discounts: Get Your Heist Ready

Get your wallet ready, because the discounts are massive. Most importantly, the RUNE Kosatka submarine is 40% off all week.

40% OFF

• RUNE Kosatka (Submarine)

• Dinka Veto Modern (Go-Kart)

• Dinka Veto Classic (Go-Kart)

• Grotti Brioso 300 (Compact)

• Maibatsu Manchez Scout (Motorcycle)

30% OFF

• Western Reever (Motorcycle)

• Buckingham Nimbus (Plane)

• Albany Cavalcade XL (SUV)

• Truffade Nero (Super)

• Declasse Drift Yosemite (Muscle)

• Nagasaki Ultralight (Plane)

• Pegassi Speeder (Boat)

• Western Company Mallard (Plane)

🚗 Free Cars & Test Rides

The Diamond Casino Podium Vehicle:

• Spin the Lucky Wheel for a chance to win the Mammoth Squaddie, a beefy, military-style SUV.

LS Car Meet Prize Ride:

• Win the Canis Terminus (Off-Road) by placing Top 2 in the LS Car Meet Series for four days in a row.

LS Car Meet Test Rides:

• Canis Kalahari (Off-Road)

• Coil Voltic (Super)

• Dinka Verus (Off-Road)

HSW Premium Test Ride (PS5, Xbox Series X|S & PC):

• Grotti Brioso R/A (Compact)

Showrooms (Nov 6 - 12)

Luxury Autos Showroom (Window Shopping):

• Declasse Tampa GT (Muscle)

• Karin Woodlander (SUV)

Premium Deluxe Motorsport (Simeon's Showroom):

• Grotti Cheetah (Super)

• Enus Cognoscenti Cabrio (Coupe)

• Western Daemon (Custom) (Motorcycle)

• Dinka Thrust (Motorcycle)

• Invetero Coquette BlackFin (Muscle)

🧰 Gun Van & A Future Tease

The Gun Van is offering a FREE Baseball Bat all week, plus 40% off the Precision Rifle.

Finally, Rockstar left a very interesting tease at the end of their Newswire: "Starting next week, make sure to get in on the ground floor of a new extravagant era in Los Santos luxury real estate. Raf will be in touch..." Get your bank accounts ready for a new property business!

In the video game industry, "longevity" usually means a game is still popular a year after launch. For Rockstar Games, it means still topping sales charts over a decade later. It's a bizarre and incredible phenomenon that honestly feels like it's breaking all the rules of how gaming is supposed to work.

Every time a new sales report drops, we all expect the numbers for Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 to finally start slowing down. And every time, we're wrong.

Let's just look at the latest staggering figures.

The Unstoppable Juggernaut

Grand Theft Auto V, a game that originally launched on the PS3 and Xbox 360, has now crossed 215 million units sold.

Let that sink in. It’s not just the second-best-selling game of all time (right behind Minecraft); it’s the single most profitable entertainment product ever made. What's even crazier is that the hype for GTA 6 isn't slowing it down—it’s speeding it up. Take-Two reported that the GTA 6 trailer hype actually caused a massive surge in new players jumping into GTA Online for the first time.

The Modern Masterpiece

And then there's Red Dead Redemption 2. While GTA is the mainstream monster, RDR 2 is the critically adored masterpiece that just keeps finding a new audience. As of this year, Arthur Morgan's saga has sold over 77 million copies.

That number makes it one of the top 10 best-selling games in history. Even more impressively, it has been the single best-selling game in the U.S. (based on dollar sales) for the last seven years. Recent data from just last month shows it still dominating the PlayStation download charts, often beating out brand-new 2025 releases.

So... Why? How Is This Still Happening?

It’s not just one thing. It’s a perfect storm of quality, support, and anticipation.

1. The Worlds Are That Good: This is the simplest answer. The sheer detail, immersion, and storytelling in Los Santos and the world of RDR 2 are so far beyond what most other studios produce that they just don't get old. New players are discovering them every day and are completely blown away.

2. GTA Online Is a Behemoth: While Red Dead Online has been infamously neglected, GTA Online remains a monster. Consistent, large-scale updates (like this past summer's "Money Fronts" pack) keep the dedicated community engaged and, just as importantly, keep the recurrent spending (i.e., Shark Cards) flowing.

3. The GTA 6 "Halo Effect": The anticipation for Grand Theft Auto 6 is arguably the biggest marketing campaign in the world right now... for Rockstar's other games. Players are eager for any Rockstar content. Many are jumping into GTA V to get ready, while others are playing RDR 2 for the first time, assuming (and probably correctly) that its serious tone and detailed mechanics are a preview of what GTA 6 will offer.

While the rest of the industry fights for the "next big thing," Rockstar is competing against its own legacy. The continued, mind-blowing success of these two games isn't just surprising; it's set a bar that no one—except, perhaps, Rockstar itself—has any idea how to clear.

The Grand Theft Auto 6 community is on high alert as fan anticipation, insider speculation, and corporate schedules have aligned, pointing to a potentially massive reveal. With Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, scheduled to hold its quarterly earnings call this Thursday, November 6, all eyes are on the developer for a long-awaited "Trailer 3."

This isn't baseless hype. The speculation is fueled by a perfect storm of recent, tangible updates from Rockstar and its partners, all happening in the immediate run-up to the financial call.

The Earnings Call Precedent

In the gaming industry, major announcements are often timed to build investor confidence and excitement just before a quarterly report. Rockstar and Take-Two have used this playbook before.

The second GTA 6 trailer, which officially announced the game's delay to May 26, 2026, was released in May 2025, just ten days before that quarter's earnings call. With six months having passed since that last update, fans and investors alike are expecting a new marketing push as the holiday season—and the final full year before launch—approaches.

A Flurry of Digital Updates

The belief that a new trailer is imminent is supported by several recent technical and cosmetic updates:

1. Rockstar Website Revamp: In late October, Rockstar quietly rolled out a major redesign of its official website. The update features a sleek, modern interface, new GTA 6 artwork of protagonists Lucia and Jason, and a new logo variation with palm trees visible inside the Roman numerals. The site also prominently features a link to "Explore Leonida," the game's fictional Florida setting.

2. PlayStation Store Changes: Eagle-eyed fans monitoring the game's official store pages noticed that the GTA 6 listing on the PlayStation Store was recently updated. The page now includes a placeholder for an official rating and, more significantly, references to the "GTA+" subscription service, signaling that the backend of the store is being prepared for pre-orders.

The Community on High Alert

On forums and social media, the consensus is that something is happening. While some fans are tempering expectations—noting that Rockstar could just as easily wait for The Game Awards in December—the sheer volume of small-but-significant updates has convinced most that a reveal is coming this week.

"It's the same pattern as last time," one popular Reddit post noted. "Website updates, store pages getting ready, then the earnings call. They want good news to give their investors, and a 'Trailer 3' drop is the best news they could offer."

While a delay announcement is always a remote possibility, the recent updates to the store and website have largely squashed those fears. For now, the community is united in anticipation, refreshing Rockstar's social media pages with the expectation that the next glimpse of Vice City could drop at any moment.

The Grand Theft Auto 6 hype-train has left the station once again, this time fueled by a significant backend update to the game's official PlayStation Store page.

Eagle-eyed fans monitoring the store listing reported early Tuesday that the page has been updated to include new, previously unseen sections: one for a "ratings section" and, more importantly, a section for "GTA+ Online options."

While a "ratings" section was spotted in October, it was largely dismissed as a platform-wide update by Sony. The addition of a specific "GTA+ Online" placeholder, however, is a new development. GTA+ is Rockstar's premium subscription service for GTA Online, and its inclusion on the GTA 6 store page is the clearest sign yet that the service will continue with the new title.

This small technical change is being treated as a major signal for one reason: timing.

Rockstar's parent company, Take-Two Interactive, is scheduled to hold its quarterly investor earnings call this Thursday, November 6.

This is significant because Rockstar has a long, established history of making major public announcements in the days preceding these calls. This strategy allows them to control the narrative and present positive, forward-looking news to their shareholders.

• In May 2025, Rockstar released the second trailer and confirmed the game's release date just before a similar investor call.

With the May 2026 release date just over six months away, the window for marketing to begin in earnest is closing. The community consensus is that this store update is the first step in preparing the digital storefront for one of two things:

1. The Opening of Pre-Orders: The "GTA+ Online options" and "editions" placeholders strongly suggest the page is being prepped for players to select and purchase the game, which would finally reveal its price and any special editions.

2. The Launch of Trailer 3: A new trailer is widely expected to accompany the pre-order announcement, giving fans a fresh look at the game heading into the holiday season.

While Rockstar Games remains silent, the evidence is mounting. With the investor call just two days away, all eyes are on the studio's social media channels for an announcement that could drop at any moment.

Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Rockstar's parent company, argues that AI is a "backward-looking" tool that can't replicate the human "genius" required for a new Grand Theft Auto.

As the hype for Grand Theft Auto 6 continues to build, the head of its parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has weighed in on the future of game development, stating unequivocally that Generative AI will not be creating Grand Theft Auto 7.  

In a series of widely reported interviews, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has forcefully downplayed the idea that AI could ever replace human developers for truly creative work, dismissing AI-generated content as "pretty derivative."  

Speaking at CNBC's Technology Executive Council Summit, Zelnick was asked about AI's role in the future of entertainment.

"Let's say there were no constraints [on AI]," Zelnick proposed. "Could we push a button tomorrow and create an equivalent to the 'Grand Theft Auto' marketing plan? The answer is no. A, you can't do that yet, and B, I am of the view that you wouldn't end up with anything very good."  

His core argument rests on a fundamental distinction between data and creativity.

"There is no creativity that can exist by definition in any AI model, because it is data-driven," Zelnick stated. "What are datasets by definition? They're backward-looking."

In Zelnick's view, a true blockbuster like Grand Theft Auto is "forward-looking" and "created out of thin air" by the "extraordinary creativity" of a human team. An AI, he argues, can only re-package what has come before.

AI as a Tool, Not a Creator

Despite his firm stance against AI as a creative force, Zelnick clarified that he is "not an AI naysayer." He sees a powerful future for AI as a tool to assist developers, not replace them.

He believes AI will be "really good" for handling "mundane tasks" and making the development pipeline more efficient. This, he argues, will ultimately increase employment rather than reduce it, as it will free up developers to focus on bigger, more complex creative challenges.

Zelnick also pointed to a major legal hurdle: intellectual property. He noted that content created by AI is "not protectable" under current law, and using it poses a major risk of infringing on other people's copyrights—a non-starter for a multi-billion-dollar franchise.  

For fans worried that the future of the GTA series might be handed over to an algorithm, the message from the top is clear: human genius, not artificial intelligence, will remain the driving force.

Grand Theft Auto Online is one of the greatest successes in entertainment history. It is also an absolute mess.

Launched in 2013, it has morphed from a simple open-world lobby into a sprawling, chaotic, and almost impenetrable behemoth. After 12 years of content updates, its economy is shattered, its lobbies are ruled by griefers on flying rocket bikes, and new players face a laughably impossible climb.

It is a game buckling under the weight of its own success.

With Grand Theft Auto 6 officially set for a May 2026 release, the single most important question for its long-term success isn't about the story or the map—it's about what Rockstar does with its multiplayer.

Rockstar Games

The answer is simple, even if it’s painful for some: They must burn it to the ground and start over.

A "full reset" isn't just a good idea; it's the only way to save the GTA multiplayer experience.

The Case for a Clean Slate

For anyone who has tried to start GTA Online fresh in the last five years, the problem is immediately obvious. You spawn in with a pistol and a street car, while the rest of the lobby consists of billionaire CEOs, invisible jet griefers, and players calling in orbital strikes from a high-tech submarine.

The game has become a hostile, unwelcoming world for new players, and even veterans are growing tired of the bloat. Here’s why a continuation of the current model would be a disaster.

1. The Economy is Irreparably Broken There is no "economy" in GTA Online anymore. There is only absurd, hyper-inflated fantasy. A new t-shirt can cost $50,000, while a sports car costs $3 million. This was the result of "content creep"—a decade of Rockstar needing to one-up its previous update, topped off by years of rampant money glitches.

There is no way to balance this. GTA 6 cannot launch a balanced world where one player has a $500 pistol and another player ports over $500 billion in shark-card-funded assets. A reset is the only way to restore a sense of progression and make money feel valuable again.

2. The "Oppressor Mk II" Problem The game's sandbox is broken. Vehicles like the Oppressor Mk II (the infamous flying rocket bike) completely destroyed the "grounded" feel of Grand Theft Auto. Lobbies are no longer about car chases and street-level crime; they are about futuristic aerial warfare.

This arms race has made the game exhausting. A reset would allow Rockstar to re-establish the rules of the world, focusing on the cars, boats, and planes that feel appropriate to GTA's DNA, not a Saints Row knock-off.

3. The Thrill of the 'Come Up' The most magical time in GTA Online's history was its first year. Players were desperately saving up for their first high-end apartment. The "Adder" supercar was a mythic, $1 million status symbol. Robbing a convenience store for $1,500 actually mattered.

That feeling is long gone. We have been criminal masterminds for 12 years. A new game offers the chance to feel that progression again—to start as a nobody in Vice City and truly earn our way to the top. Porting over a multi-billion-dollar empire would make the entire GTA 6 multiplayer journey pointless from day one.

What a "Full Reset" Should Look Like

A reset doesn't mean GTA V players get nothing. Rockstar can (and should) reward veteran loyalty without breaking the new game:

• Exclusive "Legacy" Rewards: Give returning players unique cars, outfits, and weapon skins unavailable to anyone else.

• A "Veteran's" Starting Bonus: A modest cash injection (e.g., $1-2 million) would be enough to give returning players a head start on their first apartment or car, without letting them buy a military bunker on day one.

• Character Creation: Allow players to import the look of their GTA Online character, but nothing else.

Grand Theft Auto 6 is a new game, a new city, and a new story. It deserves a new online experience to match. Letting players drag a decade's worth of military-grade baggage into the fresh, neon-soaked streets of Leonida would be a catastrophic mistake—one that would sacrifice the game's long-term health for a short-term player appeasement.