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Rockstar Games fans who prefer physical copies just got some exciting (and unconfirmed) news. A Spanish retailer has accidentally leaked a full store listing for a native Red Dead Redemption PS5 physical edition, complete with a release date and price. The listing appeared on Wakkap’s website and was first spotted by the Portuguese gaming site Portal Viciados on April 15, 2026. According to the leaked listing, the PS5 physical version of the 2010 classic is scheduled to launch on Thursday, May 7, 2026—just three weeks from now—at a budget-friendly price of €32.90 (roughly $35–36 USD depending on exchange rates). That’s a solid deal for a Game of the Year edition that incl…

In a surprising twist for one of Rockstar Games' most beloved yet neglected live-service titles, a fresh data leak has pulled back the curtain on Red Dead Online's hidden financial muscle. Even though the multiplayer mode of Red Dead Redemption 2 hasn't seen a major content update in years, the game continues to generate tens of millions in revenue and draw hundreds of thousands of players every week. The revelations come courtesy of a hack by the teenage group ShinyHunters, who dumped gigabytes of internal Rockstar documents online just yesterday. The leaked figures paint a clear picture: Red Dead Online is far from dead. Between June 4, 2024, and the start of April 2026…

A major data breach tied to Rockstar Games has spilled the beans on just how much cash GTA Online has raked in since launching in 2013 — and the numbers are staggering. According to freshly leaked financial documents, the multiplayer behemoth has generated over $5 billion in revenue, almost entirely from in-game purchases like Shark Cards and the GTA+ subscription service. The leak, which surfaced on April 14, 2026, stems from a hack by the group ShinyHunters. The hackers reportedly demanded a modest $200,000 ransom that Rockstar refused to pay, prompting the release of sensitive files. What emerged paints a clear picture: GTA Online isn’t just surviving — it’s a profit m…

A major data breach has pulled back the curtain on one of GTA Online’s most profitable — and controversial — features. According to documents leaked this week, GTA+ now boasts hundreds of thousands of paying subscribers, generating millions in monthly revenue for Rockstar with surprisingly little ongoing effort. The numbers come from the same ShinyHunters hack that targeted Rockstar last week. After the studio refused a $200,000 ransom demand, internal financial files began circulating online. Among the revelations: exact GTA+ subscriber counts that paint a picture of steady, double-digit growth despite the service’s rocky 2022 launch. From Backlash to Bank Account Filler…

A major data breach at Rockstar Games has spilled the beans on exactly how GTA Online performs across platforms more than 13 years after its 2013 launch. Internal documents leaked on April 14, 2026, by the hacker group ShinyHunters show precise weekly player counts and revenue (bookings from Shark Cards and in-game purchases) for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC versions of the game. The data covers the seven-month period from September 9, 2025, to March 24, 2026, and paints a clear picture: GTA Online is still a cash-printing machine with roughly 8.5–9.9 million weekly active players overall, generating millions in weekly revenue—mostly from consoles. How the Leak HappenedThe …

Prolific Game Boy developer Gumpy Function (AKA Tom Lockwood, one of the talented people behind the amazing Grimace's Birthday) has just announced the release of Feed IT Souls: Department of Martian Efficiency Edition, a Metroidvania for the Game Boy Color which serves as a remake of his GB Compo 23 game jam effort. Described by its creator as a title which satirises Elon Musk and the "techno-feudalists of the corporate world", the game's origin was inspired by Musk's purchase of the social media platform Twitter back in 2023. "You are the offspring of IT, a bio-technological monstrosity after only one thing - delicious souls," reads the game's itch.io page. "Seek out and…

If you've been paying attention to the recent trailers for Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Mega Dimension DLC, you'll no doubt know that doughnuts have a pretty big role to play in the dimension-hopping — what did you expect, it's Pokémon! The Pokémon Cafe's new menu looks set to bring these sweet treats into the real world, but it also might be teasing that a pair of legendary 'mon will make their return in the DLC. Yep, we live in a world where Pokémon spoilers can come from anywhere, even doughnuts. But come on, take a look at the above two baked goods — currently appearing under the tentative titles of "Red Doughnut" and "Blue Doughnut" on the Pokémon Café's Pikachu Sweets web…

Rockstar Games, the studio behind the massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, is once again the target of a high-profile cyber incident. According to multiple cybersecurity reports published today, the notorious hacking collective ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for breaching the company’s systems and is now demanding a ransom — with a deadline of April 14, 2026. Unlike the devastating 2022 leak that flooded the internet with 90 minutes of raw GTA 6 gameplay footage, this breach did not involve a direct attack on Rockstar’s internal networks. Instead, ShinyHunters exploited a third-party service: Anodot, an AI-powered cloud-cost monitoring platform that Rocksta…

Rockstar Games is gearing up for the next era of player-driven experiences in the Grand Theft Auto universe. As the highly anticipated GTA 6 launch approaches, the studio is aggressively expanding its Creator Platform team — the same group now overseeing FiveM — with a clear focus on user-generated content (UGC) inspired by the biggest names in creator economies. According to fresh job listings spotted by the RockstarINTEL community, Rockstar is actively hiring experts who live and breathe platforms like Roblox, Fortnite, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok. The message is loud and clear: the future of GTA Online isn’t just about Rockstar’s own content — it’s about empowering cre…

Grand Theft Auto V, one of the most popular games in Indonesia, was briefly hit with a “Refused Classification” (RC) rating under the country’s brand-new Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS). The label effectively made the game unavailable for purchase on Steam for Indonesian users earlier this month, sparking widespread confusion and backlash among local gamers. The drama began in the first week of April 2026 when Steam started displaying IGRS age ratings for games in Indonesia. Instead of the expected 18+ rating for mature titles, GTA V was slapped with an RC tag — the system’s strictest category, meaning the game was deemed “not fit for distribution.” This triggered Ste…

The GTA 6 hype train shows no signs of slowing down. With the game still on track for its November 19, 2026 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S (and PC to follow), fresh details have surfaced that are getting fans even more excited about both the single-player story and the inevitable GTA 6 Online experience. According to a new interview spotlighted by RockstarINTEL and PC Gamer, veteran games journalist and content creator HipHopGamer (aka The Goat of the Game) has dropped what he calls a "small exclusive" about a special side mission in GTA 6. He also teased that Rockstar is building a next-level user-generated content (UGC) system that could turn regular players into mi…

Rockstar Games fans have been speculating for months about when Grand Theft Auto VI’s multiplayer component will go live. Now, a new leak suggests the wait might be shorter than many expected. According to a report from RockstarINTEL published today (April 9, 2026), a well-known video game insider claims GTA 6 Online is currently planned to launch within one month of the single-player game’s release. With GTA 6 officially set for November 19, 2026, that points to a potential mid-to-late December 2026 debut for the online mode — right in time for the holiday season. What the Leaker Is SayingThe information comes from X user @TheGhostOfHope, who posted on April 8, 2026: Th…

GTA Online fans, it’s time to hit the streets in fresh law enforcement gear. As part of the Neighborhood Watch Event running from April 9th to April 15th, 2026, Rockstar Games has dropped three new police outfits that have been sitting in the game files since the Agents of Sabotage update back in December 2024. Two of them are brand new this week, and all three can be unlocked without spending any extra cash on the outfits themselves (one does require a discounted vehicle purchase). These are perfect for roleplay sessions, photo modes, or just flexing on your crew. Here’s exactly how to grab each one. Winter LSPD Officer Outfit + Summer LSPD Officer with Tie Outfit + $100…

Rockstar Games is keeping the law enforcement theme rolling in GTA Online with another stacked Weekly Update. This Event Week, running April 9th through April 15th, brings fresh police vehicles, limited-time outfits, hefty discounts on emergency vehicles, and a host of double-and-triple reward opportunities. Whether you’re a dedicated bounty hunter or just love cruising in a fresh set of lights and sirens, there’s plenty to dive into this week. Future Content TeaseBefore we jump into this week’s lineup, Rockstar has already dropped a hint at what’s coming next: a 420-themed event kicking off April 16th and running for two full weeks. Dataminers have uncovered a “Stoner Su…

Rockstar Games has been quietly working on a fresh chat solution for GTA Online, and the news is already sparking excitement (and a healthy dose of skepticism) among longtime players. According to the latest datamine, the studio is developing a completely overhauled text-chat system that ditches the old in-game window in favor of a sleek overlay built right into the Rockstar Games Launcher. The move comes more than a year after the controversial GTA V Enhanced PC release stripped away the classic text chat entirely — a feature players relied on daily to coordinate heists, set up CEO work, or just trash-talk in freeroam. The removal left a noticeable gap in the multiplayer…

Despite being years (or even over a decade) old, Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2 continue to prove why they’re two of the biggest franchises in gaming history. Fresh sales, download, and streaming data released in early April 2026 highlight their impressive performance last month and through the first quarter — all while fans await the next big Rockstar title. PlayStation Download Charts: March 2026PlayStation released its official monthly charts for March 2026, covering PS5, PS4, PSVR, and free-to-play downloads across Europe and North America. The numbers paint a clear picture of Rockstar’s staying power. On PS5: GTA V ranked as the 4th most downloaded game…

Rockstar Games fans have been chasing ghosts of the studio’s unreleased projects for years, but a fresh GTA IV beta leak just delivered one of the biggest payoffs yet: the first proper look at the protagonist from Agent, the ambitious James Bond-inspired stealth game that was quietly shelved over a decade ago. The discovery comes courtesy of a massive November 2007 pre-release build of Grand Theft Auto IV that surfaced online in late March 2026. Dumped from a genuine Rockstar North Xbox 360 development kit, the leak already revealed cut radio stations, a near-complete zombie mode, working Liberty City ferries, and alternate dialogue. Now GTAForums user XanaBax has dug eve…

In the ever-churning rumor mill of Grand Theft Auto VI, fresh clarity has emerged from Rockstar Games developers. A new report published today by RockstarINTEL highlights how the studio has directly pushed back against two persistent narratives: one speculating a complete engine overhaul and another wildly claiming a delay stemmed from broken saving and loading mechanics. The article, titled “GTA 6 Developers Dismiss Recent Rumors Surrounding Delay,” draws from investigative work by Kotaku’s Zack Zwiezen. It confirms that GTA 6’s backend—the Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE)—is not a from-scratch rebuild but an evolution of the technology used in GTA V and Red Dead Red…

Rockstar Games’ blockbuster Grand Theft Auto V (and its massively popular multiplayer component, GTA Online) is once again preparing to exit Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription service. According to the latest update from RockstarINTEL, the game will be removed on April 15, 2026 — exactly one year after it returned to the service. This marks the end of GTA V’s longest-ever stay on Game Pass. The title first re-entered the catalog on April 15, 2025, timed perfectly with the launch of the GTA V Enhanced edition on PC. For the past 12 months, subscribers on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC Game Pass, and via cloud streaming have been able to play the full game and GTA Onlin…

A fresh GTA+ month is here, bringing exclusive perks, a high-performance free vehicle, NBA 2K26 access, and a stacked lineup of bonuses for subscribers. Running from April 2 through May 6, this month’s offerings give GTA+ members plenty of reasons to log in and take advantage of everything on the table. This Month’s Exclusive GTA+ ItemsNBA 2K26 Full Access + Content Pack GTA+ subscribers get complete access to NBA 2K26 (available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S) until April 20. Along with the game, you’ll receive the NBA 2K26 GTA+ Content Pack, which includes 5,000 VC, six types of Skill Boosts for five games, and a guaranteed Diamond Player Pack to jump-start your career. Fr…

Rockstar Games is keeping the law enforcement vibes strong in GTA Online with the Neighborhood Watch Event, live from April 2 through April 8, 2026. As part of this week’s update, players can snag two brand-new police-themed outfits completely free — no Shark Card required. These outfits were first spotted in the game’s files back in December 2024 during the Agents of Sabotage update and have been slowly drip-fed ever since. Here’s your complete, no-nonsense guide to grabbing them before the event ends. 1. Summer LSPD Officer with Tie Outfit + $200,000 Cash This sharp summer-ready Los Santos Police Department uniform (complete with tie) is one of the easiest rewards to un…

Los Santos is getting a serious law enforcement overhaul this week. Rockstar Games has rolled out a fresh GTA Online Event Week packed with new police-themed content, including two high-performance Emergency-class vehicles, expanded Dispatch Work missions, exclusive outfits, and a slate of double-reward activities. The update runs from April 2nd through April 8th, 2026, giving players plenty of time to gear up as the latest additions to the LSPD and FIB fleets hit the streets. New Police Vehicles Hit Warstock Cache & CarryThe headline addition is the Police Bravado Buffalo Cruiser, now available for purchase. Priced at $4,435,000 (or $3,326,250 at the trade-in price),…

If you logged into GTA Online today, April 1, 2026, and thought your eyes were playing tricks on you... nope, it's real. Rockstar Games just dropped a full-on winter wonderland across Los Santos and Blaine County as their latest April Fools prank—and it's the first time they've brought back the snow in over half a decade. Snowflakes are drifting down everywhere, turning the sunny streets of Vinewood and the dusty trails of the countryside into a temporary Christmas card. You can actually scoop up snowballs and chuck them at your friends (or enemies) mid-session. And if that wasn't chaotic enough, they've also flipped the switch on The Gooch random event—the creepy blue a…

Rockstar Games has always played the long game. They don’t just make sequels — they study their own work like master chefs refining a signature dish, pulling out flavors that worked, tweaking what didn’t, and occasionally sneaking in an ingredient nobody saw coming. Now, a former insider is giving fans their clearest look yet at how that philosophy is playing out behind the scenes on Grand Theft Auto VI. In a candid new interview with the YouTube channel KIWI TALKZ, Rob Carr — a veteran audio designer who spent years at Rockstar contributing to GTA V, Red Dead Redemption 2, L.A. Noire, and the original Red Dead Redemption — shared some of the most grounded, believable spe…

Rockstar Games has quietly pushed out a fresh update to its dedicated PC launcher, giving players a handful of meaningful tweaks designed to smooth out the experience for everyone logging in to play GTA, Red Dead Redemption, or any of the publisher’s other titles. The update, version 1.0.106.2850, rolled out on Tuesday and will automatically download the next time you launch the Rockstar Games Launcher. While the launcher has never been everyone’s favorite way to play Rockstar games (many still prefer Steam or Epic), the company continues to invest in it—especially with GTA VI on the horizon for PC. This latest patch focuses mostly on backend upgrades rather than flashy n…